When you’re chasing big deer or dialing in for turkey season, you want a broadhead that does more than just hit your target—you need one that destroys it. The Swhacker #243 does exactly that. Built tough, true flight, and a massive 3-inch cut, this one’s made for hunters who don’t mess around.
The #243 at a Glance
This 150-grain, 2-blade mechanical is the heavy hitter of the Swhacker lineup. It flies like a field point, but once it hits, it turns into a 3-inch slashing machine that leaves no doubt where your shot landed.
Specs
- Cutting Diameter: 3.00”
- Closed Width: 1.00”
- Blade Thickness: .031” stainless steel
- Ferrule: Anodized aircraft aluminum
- Tip: Hardened high-carbon steel, hollow ground, threaded
- Weight: 150 grains
- Includes: 3 broadheads, 6 replacement bands, and 6 High Speed bands
How It Works
Same proven Slice Twice design that made Swhacker famous—just bigger.
The small wing blades make first contact, punching clean through the hide and bone. The main blades stay razor-sharp until they deploy inside the cavity, cutting deep where it matters most. More energy. More trauma. More blood on the ground.
Whether you’re shooting a compound or a crossbow, the #243 opens flawlessly—built for serious setups that deliver big results.
Why We Love It
Our team ranks it high for both big game and turkey hunting. That extra cut diameter gives you forgiveness on smaller targets like toms and brutal penetration on deer. Perfect for North American big game like elk, moose, and bear, where deep penetration and massive wound channels matter most. It’s also a direct replacement for the old #251, so if you’ve run that head before, this is your upgrade.
In our turkey hunting guide, we put it plain and simple: “The #243 opens up wide and drops game fast.”
Pro Tips from the Field
- Practice with purpose. Use Swhacker’s matching #221 practice heads so your setup flies the same as it hunts.
- Protect your bands. Cut relief slots in your quiver foam so the blades stay untouched.
- Carry spares. Every pack includes both #206 white bands (for setups under 420 fps) and #297 orange bands (for over 420 fps). Use them— they’re there for a reason.
- Tune and test. Paper tune your setup and run practice heads so you know it’s dialed before the season starts.
Looking for additional Pro Tips, see how Jeff Lindsey puts the #243 to work on big game like elk—check out his Top Elk Hunting Tips.
The Bottom Line
The Swhacker #243 is built to destroy everything in its path—hide, bone, vitals, and any doubt in your setup.
No gimmicks. Just devastation.