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Been shooting Zwickey 4-blade deltas for more than 30 years. Never had a problem with them. Punch a nice big hole in a critter. Easy to sharpen, including the bleeders.
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I dont care for the auxiliary blades but if you sharpen them they will work well
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I've shot a bunch of elk with the Delta two blader. Hit one that was steeply quartering away just in front of the hip. It came out alongside the neck. I didn't plan it that way but the elk moved when I shot. That's over three feet of penetration. Gary
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I have used Zwickeys for years and they are a great head. The only problem I have is that the finish comes off easy and then they rust. For penetration they can hold their own against any other broadhead. Posts: 613 | From: Mount Forest, Ontario, CANADA | Registered: Jan 2009
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Thanks for the info I will be getting more and shooting them for sure.
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If you are shooting them from the ground with a 70# bow at deer, you will have a problem. The problem will be finding your arrow because it will go so far after exiting the far side of the deer. From a tree stand, it will just be a matter of how far it will be buried into the ground.
46# Kanati, Beman ICS Bowhunter 500, 135 gr. Zwickey Delta 2 blade, 100 gr. adapter, 22.03% FOC, 22 yards, complete pass through. Exit wound is visible in this shot. The buck made it 92 of my steps from the shot. Penetration...not a problem!
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Seriously.....I can't tell you how many deer I've killed with Z D 4 blades. The all passed through like they were made of paper unless I jammed the off shoulder...
As far as getting the bleeders sharp...piece of cake with a small fine tooth file.
Maybe this will help easy your mind a bit....
I passed through this #300 class shielded sow with a ZD4 from a 60# longbow....I'm sure you can get them through a deer.
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Terry, That about answers my question on penetration. I hope when I get to GA(hopefully by May 1st) I can get a little pig action with Delta.
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