Steel Force BH question

[Andy Cooper]

Which Steel Force heads do you use, Shawn?

[Andy Cooper]

Originally posted by Andy Cooper:
I contacted 3 Rivers and asked if the 300 grain single bevel heads were something that would be readily available, and they told me they didn't know. I also sent an email to Steel Force asking the same thing, but haven't yet rec'd a reply.

Just got a call from Nick at Steel Force. He said the single bevels are a solid part of their line and are not going anywhere; however, he says their double bevel points out penetrate the single bevels...when shot into aluminum. He recommended I get a single head of each that I'm interested in (they'll sell singles for testing), and see which one penetrates a 2x6 best. Hmmm....

[Spectre]

Originally posted by Andy Cooper:
That's true, Spectre, but I'm working toward an EFOC arrow for very large and dangerous game. I may have to rob the piggy bank and spring for some of the Ashby heads.        :eek:  

Looks like your on the right track.

[Mojostick]

I have some of the 300's in single bevel.

Get the double bevel. No question.

The good and the bad on the single bevel.

They are easy to sharpen and can get hair shaving sharp, easily.

But, the tip, with the single bevel is very thick, blunt and not sharp.

It would take a little grinding to get the tip sharp. I called Nick at Steelforce and suggested that all those heads, regardless of the weight, should have the sharp point like their phatheads or the titanium heads.

Overall, I like the head but I do not care for the tip, at all. It's blunt and too thick with no sharpness "point".

But if one did it themself or had Nick do it, putting a finer point on the head would really make it a nice head if playing around with that weight.

Frankly, if you can get a 100 gr insert, the 190gr phathead is the way to go. Phathead's rule.

[Andy Cooper]

I'm looking for an arrow of ~800 grains to launch from the 70# Eaglewing Sixby's building for me. If I went with the Phathead, I'd be losing 100 grains up front, even with the 100 grain inserts. I have no problem with modifying the tips on the 300 grainers...or with looking at the Abowyer 260's...if they ever come back in stock. Thanks for the info, though.  You've given more than the website gives!

[Andy Cooper]

Abowyers single bevel heads should be back early next year!!  They're being welded now. Woohoo!