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Author Topic: Zwickey Eskilites or Delta 2 blade for 44-45# recurve and 2016 shafts?  (Read 552 times)

Offline riser

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Requesting wisdom.  I have a recurve that I draw to 29.5" and 44-45 lbs and would like to see what Zwickey broads would be considered "go" or "no go" due to draw weight/shaft diameter limits.

Would the Zwickey Eskilites 5/16" 2-blade screw-on 135 grain be the best choice for a 2016 (5/16" diam shaft), or would the Zwickey Delta 2-blade 11/32" screw-on broadheads be "a possibility" with its heavier weight (~160 grains), and larger diameter? Will it FIT the 2016 xx75 aluminum shafts?

These shafts fly well with both 125 and 145 grain field points for weak/strong (left/right) tuning.

I presume the short answer is " try it and report back"-and cost is low for either (<$18/set of 3). Just curious if Deltas should have a starting point of heavier draw and thicker arrow shafts.  I'm new to recurve deer hunting,so I welcome the experience of those who have learned.

Thanks in advance.

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Re: Zwickey Eskilites or Delta 2 blade for 44-45# recurve and 2016 shafts?
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2015, 02:03:00 PM »
Pretty sure either will work well for you as long as they are sharp and you put them in the right place.  I am a big fan of the Deltas.

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Re: Zwickey Eskilites or Delta 2 blade for 44-45# recurve and 2016 shafts?
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2015, 03:19:00 PM »
Either will work.  I, too, prefer the larger deltas.

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Re: Zwickey Eskilites or Delta 2 blade for 44-45# recurve and 2016 shafts?
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2015, 03:28:00 PM »
Try both and report back!  :)
I agree with the above gentlemen, either will  do the job,if you do yours. I think though you will be more likely to get exit wound with the Eskilites though. This usually makes recovery easier. Just something to think about! Zwickeys are hard to beat.

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Re: Zwickey Eskilites or Delta 2 blade for 44-45# recurve and 2016 shafts?
« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2015, 07:22:00 PM »
Already been said above
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Re: Zwickey Eskilites or Delta 2 blade for 44-45# recurve and 2016 shafts?
« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2015, 11:40:00 AM »
Have always had better bloodtrails with the deltas.

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Re: Zwickey Eskilites or Delta 2 blade for 44-45# recurve and 2016 shafts?
« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2015, 12:53:00 PM »
Big broadhead and smaller shaft may help penetration , not that you would notice a difference tho.
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Re: Zwickey Eskilites or Delta 2 blade for 44-45# recurve and 2016 shafts?
« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2015, 03:34:00 PM »
I've killed a lot of stuff with the bigger Delta's but with a much heavier bow.  I suggest using the smaller Eskimo as it will penetrate better since it is smaller diameter.  You can always increase the weight of the Eskimo by using steel screw-in broadhead adapters.  If you find you are shooting completely through stuff, you could then try the bigger Delta to increase your cutting diameter.
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Re: Zwickey Eskilites or Delta 2 blade for 44-45# recurve and 2016 shafts?
« Reply #8 on: September 15, 2015, 10:04:00 PM »
Can't say cause i don't know what you are going to hunt.
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Re: Zwickey Eskilites or Delta 2 blade for 44-45# recurve and 2016 shafts?
« Reply #9 on: September 15, 2015, 11:16:00 PM »
Terry green has a good point. For whitetails and similar sized game I'd go with deltas.
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