Post by: SS Snuffer on June 29, 2023, 10:44:13 AM
Shot allot of deer with this 38 lb. bow, allot of pass-thru's but not the best blood trails for these old eyes!
What do you guys think?
Post by: Terry Green on June 29, 2023, 10:55:10 AM
The Tree Shark *might* be too wide to jeopardize impeded penetration from a rib that is just not needed for your weight bow. I love wide heads and an not concerned with ribs at all with my equipment.
So, that being said, I would go with, if it were me, a VPA.
Post by: Wudstix on June 29, 2023, 11:45:14 AM
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Post by: LookMomNoSights on June 29, 2023, 11:57:02 AM
Post by: Zeebob on June 29, 2023, 12:13:11 PM
I plan to try the tree sharks on deer and javelinas this year. I think having a heavy arrow that flies well is the key with light poundage bows. I’m impressed with the Simmons. Hear lots of good stuff about the VPA but I’m going to stick with my 2 blades.
Post by: Bamboozle on June 29, 2023, 02:09:11 PM
Post by: Zeebob on June 29, 2023, 02:24:16 PM
This fall the tree sharks will get tested on deer…. :goldtooth:
Post by: Wudstix on June 29, 2023, 02:38:45 PM
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Post by: Bill from NJ on June 29, 2023, 03:06:36 PM
Easy to sharpen, easy to find & buy, and cheap compared to other fancy stuff out there.
They work! And I don't cry if I happen to loose one.
Post by: charles m on June 29, 2023, 03:30:45 PM
Post by: Bullchaser1 on June 29, 2023, 05:15:20 PM
Post by: JohnnyBa on June 29, 2023, 07:06:44 PM
Here's my take for what it's worth, never killed a deer with anything no way near that weight.... but....Similar situation here, sticking with a carbon build, are the Woodsman screw ins worth it or do you glue on adapters and stick with VPA’s?
The Tree Shark *might* be too wide to jeopardize impeded penetration from a rib that is just not needed for your weight bow. I love wide heads and an not concerned with ribs at all with my equipment.
So, that being said, I would go with, if it were me, a VPA.
Post by: Terry Green on June 29, 2023, 07:52:15 PM
VPAs are same....
I'll bring some of both Saturday...
Along with the entire ensemble of goodies from the LTR Sponsor Stash.
Post by: JohnnyBa on June 29, 2023, 08:08:00 PM
Johnny... Woodsman can be glued on or glued onto a screw in adapter....:goldtooth:
VPAs are same....
I'll bring some of both Saturday...
Along with the entire ensemble of goodies from the LTR Sponsor Stash.
Post by: Tim Finley on June 30, 2023, 10:56:50 AM
Post by: Bill from NJ on June 30, 2023, 07:08:35 PM
Since you are using a 38# bow, I stand with my original opinion regarding using only a very sharp cut on contact 2 blade broadhead.
From my experience, 3 cutting blades will slow down and or reduce the penetration into the animal.
Same with using the wide and Curved TS.
It is my opinion You do not have enough umph to properly push those broadheads through and into a deers vitals.
Sharpening the TS looks to be a PITA for accurate angle sharpening along that wide curve.
Personally, I prefer using simplistic, easy to sharpen, tried and true equipment.
You heard the saying about "Opinions", everyone has one... This is only my opinion.
Again, since you are using a 38# bow, I stick with my original advice on using a very sharp, cut on contact, 2 blade broadhead.
In my opinion, and again, It is just my personal opinion that many broadheads are just being marketed like fishing lures... to appease to the inexperienced bowhunter by using the look of coolness, look of dangerousness, using a wow factor of the cutting blades, etc,
In reality, using wide and multi blade broadheads have less penetration than a simple 2 blade cut on contact, of known, proven proportional dimensions.
Post by: Skates 2 on June 30, 2023, 07:28:24 PM
To answer the question you actually asked, I'd choose the VPA for reason stated above.
X2 all day long with a 1 and 1/8th cut.
Post by: Terry Green on July 01, 2023, 08:37:57 AM
I know some of the armor piercing bheads of old, aka bodkins, were 3 blades, again, they negated arrow pinch.
Post by: SJP51 on July 01, 2023, 09:10:12 AM
Post by: blacktailbob on July 01, 2023, 10:15:26 AM
Broad heads can loose their hair pooping edge just sitting in a quiver waiting for next season.
Foe me, the sharpest head is on the string. I shoot 41@30 and 44@30 and found Zwickey No Mercy2 blade works for me. Slightly longer profile for penetration ( like African arrows ), easy to sharpen fly great.
Two blade NM at 20 yds. He went 20yds.
Post by: Tim Finley on July 01, 2023, 12:22:12 PM
Post by: katman on July 01, 2023, 03:11:52 PM
Sharpen with this. Slight angle change makes a difference.
https://staysharpguide.com/products/344
Post by: kennym on July 01, 2023, 03:21:48 PM
Post by: matt steed on July 01, 2023, 11:21:46 PM
He was 11 years old at the time.
Post by: Wudstix on July 01, 2023, 11:32:24 PM
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Post by: Terry Green on July 02, 2023, 08:31:12 AM
I have difficulty getting my 3-blade VPA's as sharp as I can get my 2-blade broadheads.
VPAs are the BIGGEST no brainer heads to sharpen.
See this.....
'Diamond Sharpening Steel, 8 Inch Professional Extra Fine Oval Knife Sharpener Steel Rod Kitchen Diamonds Coated Honing Steel for Chefs Honing Butcher Knives'.
Can be oval, round, or 3 sided with 3 different grits like I use, makes no matter...
Set the back of 2 blades on the sharpener and pull back, rotate and do it again and again till done. Out of the pack it shouldn't take more than 5 strokes a side. Light pressure till the last two rotations then very light.
Sharp and durable is what you want, not so sharp the edge will roll, like a razor blade. This method will achieve a very durable and deadly edge.
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