Rocket Broadheads

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Overview

Rocket Broadheads is a brand specializing in mechanical and fixed-blade broadheads for archery hunting. It operates as a division of Escalade Sports and focuses on designs with features like piston action deployment and thick blades for penetration. The brand is known for products targeting bowhunters, particularly for whitetail deer, with cutting diameters from 1.5 to 2 inches.

History

Rocket Broadheads was founded in 1990 in the United States. It has released upgraded mechanical broadhead lines, including the 2020 launches of Sidewinder XT, Hammerhead XT, Meat Seeker, and Meat Seeker Crossbow. The company continues to innovate with material upgrades to original designs for improved lethality and performance.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Meat Seeker (3-blade mechanical)	Piston action for guaranteed impact opening	$35 - $40
Meat Seeker Crossbow (3-blade mechanical)	Stronger retention for crossbows	$35 - $40
Sidewinder XT (3-blade mechanical)	For thick hide penetration	$30 - $40
Hammerhead XT (3-blade mechanical)	Large entry and exit wounds	$25 - $35
Psycho (mechanical broadhead)	Expandable design for hunting	$30 - $35
Siphon (3-blade broadhead)	Crossbow-compatible mechanical	$35 - $40
Siphon XB (crossbow broadhead)	Specialized for crossbows	$35 - $40

Manufacturing

Manufacturing location is not specified in available sources. Products are produced under Escalade Sports, with no details on in-house versus outsourced production.

Notable Products

Meat Seeker 100-grain - 3-blade mechanical with piston action, 2-inch cutting diameter, .035-inch blades for blood trails.
Meat Seeker Crossbow 100-grain - Crossbow version with stronger retention band, 2-inch cutting diameter.
Sidewinder XT 100-grain - 3-blade mechanical, 1.5-inch cutting diameter, .035-inch blades for thick hide.
Hammerhead XT 100-grain - 3-blade mechanical, 2-inch cutting diameter, 3.405-inch surface for large wounds.
Psycho - Mechanical broadhead available through retailers.
Siphon 100-grain - 3-blade broadhead for general use.

Reputation

Rocket Broadheads is perceived as reliable for mechanical broadheads among bowhunters, with upgrades praised for sharp blades and deployment reliability. Enthusiasts note effective blood trails and wound sizes on game like whitetail. No specific criticisms are detailed in sources, but it competes in a crowded market with established players.

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