tree shark or interceptor...or maybe magnus???

[buckeye_hunter]

After reading Dr. Ashbys report on broadheads, I am switching to a two blade.  I like the cutting diameter of the treeshark, but it doesn't look as sturdy as the interceptor.  I was looking at Simmons because I have seen some of the pictures on here of deer that have been shot with them. The damage was amazing!!  Anyone that shoots those broadheads, I would apreciate the input.  I also thought about the Magnus heads, but I only saw them in 140 grain and below for screw-in heads and I would like to go heavier.  Also, the Magnus heads look easier to sharpen.  I appreciate any input...Charlie

[rt2bowhunter]

Hi I just came down the road your on.I went with the tiger shark glue on.I use the BHAs you can trim the adapters to make your head whatever  weight you want.They fly super an are strong. I have one i have shot i dont no how many times in to the ground an its still going strong. They sharpen easy to i use the wheelie sharpener an the ceramic rods.I have my head at 165grs.
Joe

[James Wrenn]

The way I see it they only make two kinds of broadheads.Simmons and the others.I tried the others and now only shoot Simmons.  

[snag]

I went with the Interceptors and am very pleased with how they fly! I have the 165grs too. I think the long and slightly narrower head puts the weight out front and doesn't plane as easily.

[BobW]

buckeye_hunter (Charlie):

I have a couple of plans for this year with an objective of 225 in point weight:

the 125 Magnus screw-in in conjunction with a 100 gr brass insert

145 glue-on Eclipse with 47g (long 11/32)adaptor, 23g Carbon Express insert and 3 brass washers @ 5g each

125 glue on with a 75g steel adaptor and 23g standard insert

You can even go with the PDP weight system which requires a special insert adaptor (replaces the standard 23-25g with their own one.

Numerous suppliers (3R, KK, etc.) are sponsors here and carry them.

Best of luck.  I will be trying Ohio (Newbury) too this fall as my mom owns acreage there.

BobW

[buckeye_hunter]

James,
What Simmons head do you shoot?

[James Wrenn]

I like the treesharks and tigersharks best.Both make short work of deer and hogs and you don't have to get a hernia pulling a heavy bow to use them.  

[Landshark160]

As long as it says Simmons, you won't be disappointed.  I even have a couple of friends who swear by the Mini-Sharks, but they shoot wheels and all they care about is speed.  Myself, I have come to understand the value of a big hole on an off-center hit.  Always prepare for the worst.

[Longbowwally]

Treesharks are awesome heads. I've killed several deer with the two blade treeshark and the penetration has been awesome. For me, they penetrate better than the snuffer, but do 'snuffer like' damage. I also prefer the glue on as it has a longer ferrule than the screw on which makes it stronger - and also the glue on doesn't ride back over the shaft like the screw on does. I've also killed several deer with the  screw on two blade Innerceptor and it worked well also. I use 50 - 55 pound bows. I agree with Landshark160 - I prefer to put a big ol' nasty blood spew'en hole in the animals I shoot....JMHO

[david janssen]

Does anyone have pictures of the damage the Simmons broadheads can do?Thanks

[Slasher]

Originally posted by david janssen:
Does anyone have pictures of the damage the Simmons broadheads can do?Thanks

This thread will give put your mind to ease...  

Made me switch... wicked!!!

[Landshark160]

[buckeye_hunter]

David...Be careful what you ask for, those pictures are nasty. That is, however, exactly why I'm switching over.  For me personally, I want a heck of a mess, because it is easy to follow.
-Charlie

[buckeye_hunter]

Interesting that there are two threads on the Simmons Broadheads running right now. I am curious as to why Dr. Ashby shows two blades with more consistent kill and recovery and also less likely to wound only (unless I read it wrong), but many out there say there is less of a blood trail with two blades(in my mind = less recovery of dead game).  Is it a case of actual science (Dr. Ashby) versus general opinion(most of us who haven't done the reearch)?  Just curious....Charlie

[Landshark160]

I believe penetration (2-blade) is of utmost importance on very large, big boned, thick skinned animals.  But on whitetails, which is the largest thing I hunt, penetration is not an issue (with my setup) unless I hit a shoulder blade. When I miss, it tends to be a little too far back. I think the most important thing is to cut as much tissue as possible.

[James Wrenn]

Little two blades while they penitrate easy can lack in putting blood on the ground.Any broadhead will kill an animal but a big one makes it much more likely you will find it after the shot.The 2" cut a treeshark puts through stuff does no close up or get clogged with fat even on hogs.There will always be something on the ground to follow.No use cutting them just a little if you can cut them a lot with the same weight bow.