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Offline zipper bowss

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Who is shooting Bodkin broadheads
« on: February 27, 2013, 08:12:00 AM »
Who still hunts with Bodkin broadheads?
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Re: Who is shooting Bodkin broadheads
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2013, 10:43:00 AM »
Sorry, but I do not think too highly of them, however, they do come in handy for small game since they can be found so cheap.  

I am not so adept at blade sharpening and find these things quite a challenge.  I have quite a few, but I would never put one in the quiver for hunting big game.
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Re: Who is shooting Bodkin broadheads
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2013, 12:15:00 PM »
IMO they cannot be sharpened to the same degree as better made BH's. Where the metal seams come together will always create a small space that will interfere with getting them shaving sharp.

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Re: Who is shooting Bodkin broadheads
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2013, 12:53:00 PM »
IMO they cannot be sharpened to the same degree as better made BH's. Where the metal seams come together will always create a small space that will interfere with getting them shaving sharp.

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Re: Who is shooting Bodkin broadheads
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2013, 06:13:00 PM »
Just curious if any one still uses them.If I recal they are either the second or third oldest broadhead company. Is that correct?

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Re: Who is shooting Bodkin broadheads
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2013, 09:21:00 PM »
I have a friend that still uses the small three blade models. Those can be sharpened better than the large one. They work fine if it is a well placed shot. The tips have a tendency to bend if you hit bone and penetration is not the best. On a heart lung shot they are fine but no comparison to the heads available today.

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Re: Who is shooting Bodkin broadheads
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2013, 01:57:00 AM »
I use them for Rabbits. Nothing larger.
It's really simple. Just don't take those borderline shots. Tomorrow is another day.

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Re: Who is shooting Bodkin broadheads
« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2013, 03:36:00 PM »
Same here. Small game only. Strong head, but difficult, if not impossible, to get a shaving edge on.

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Re: Who is shooting Bodkin broadheads
« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2013, 10:16:00 PM »
I have 3, will probably use them for small game.
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Re: Who is shooting Bodkin broadheads
« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2013, 08:03:00 PM »
I have several large and small .. they are alittle hard to get sharp but for turkey and small game they work just fine.

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Re: Who is shooting Bodkin broadheads
« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2013, 10:11:00 PM »
Killed a turkey with one a few years ago, but use them mostly for squirrels and rabbits.

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