broadheads

[3Feathers]

Anyboby use or tried simmonshark broadheads?????? If so what is your opinion????? Also what model and weight?????

[mnbearbaiter]

I have friends that have used them and although they look wicked, might not be the best for the everyday hunter for a few reasons... First off depending on model they can be a pain to sharpen! Second they are a short broadhead and have a big cut which could cut down penetration unless you pull heavy poundage! He and another friend each got an elk in MT two years ago with almost the same equipment, except broadheads! The Simmons Shark only got one lung, but the elk was recovered, the other elk was double lunged and went down in sight(MagnusII)!

[mnbearbaiter]

I know there are alot of variables but both shot #60 recurves, almost the same weight arrow and the elk were inspected at the kill sight! Neither hit a rib, and were both 15-20yds! They may be great for turkeys due to their wide cut, or maybe more suited to the archer with a heavier setup!

[Mr.Vic]

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[the longbowkid]

some friends have used them on whitetail, and they killed em dead   :D

[Greyfox54]

Never tried the shark model but have had great success with the Interceptors . They are tough to sharpen but I use the wheelie grinder-sharpener that Jerry sold . Shot through a good hog with them and killed a bunch of African plains game including a big Eland which only went about 70-80 yards before piling up . Most of my deer have been taken with them . That said I believe shot placement to be more important than broadhead type , to a degree .
   My thoughts , Fred

[George D. Stout]

#60 means, number 60.

60# means, 60 pounds.

So were those number 60 bows shooting 60 pounds?  Just askin'..   :confused:    :D

[Rob DiStefano]

Originally posted by George D. Stout:
#60 means, number 60.

60# means, 60 pounds.

So were those number 60 bows shooting 60 pounds?  Just askin'..    :confused:      :D  

george, yer such a stickler for details.  :D

[LCH]

I have been using them extensivly for 8 or 9 years. I have used the interceptor 160gr landshark (used this one the most), Tiger shark w/ glue in adaptor, and treeshark. They all sharpen easy if you use the sharpening kit on their web site.
They on the average leave a bigger hole than the other 2 blade heads with simalar cutting widths. I have shot the 160's off compounds at 290fps. they fly like field points. PM me if you want more info.LCH

[mnbearbaiter]

60# recurves!!! Not to say that they are bad, every broadhead on the market works,(the ones that dont, wont last very long)! Give em a shot, being confident in your equipment is a must in the field!

[David Mitchell]

Yeah, he may be a stickler for details, but he's right on this one--and that is usually the case with George  

[Highlandwarrior]

I'm thinking of getting the tree sharks strickly for turkey. Silver flames and deadheads seem to be good options for big broadheads of big game. Or you could just stick with the tried and true bear razorheads (Greenies only)