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Author Topic: Zwickey Deltas ?  (Read 1458 times)

Offline sagebrush

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Re: Zwickey Deltas ?
« Reply #20 on: February 20, 2011, 03:16:00 AM »
I've shot a bunch of elk with the Delta two blader. Hit one that was steeply quartering away just in front of the hip. It came out alongside the neck. I didn't plan it that way but the elk moved when I shot. That's over three feet of penetration. Gary

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Re: Zwickey Deltas ?
« Reply #21 on: February 20, 2011, 09:07:00 AM »
They've been around a long time which speaks for itself

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Re: Zwickey Deltas ?
« Reply #22 on: February 20, 2011, 09:44:00 AM »
Shooting 70#s you should be able to shoot any kind of broadhead you like.The delta is a great choice.
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Re: Zwickey Deltas ?
« Reply #23 on: February 20, 2011, 09:52:00 AM »
I have used Zwickeys for years and they are a great head. The only problem I have is that the finish comes off easy and then they rust. For penetration they can hold their own against any other broadhead.  :thumbsup:
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Re: Zwickey Deltas ?
« Reply #24 on: February 20, 2011, 09:59:00 AM »
Thanks for the info I will be getting more and shooting them for sure.   :thumbsup:
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Re: Zwickey Deltas ?
« Reply #25 on: February 20, 2011, 11:56:00 AM »
If you are shooting them from the ground with a 70# bow at deer, you will have a problem. The problem will be finding your arrow because it will go so far after exiting the far side of the deer. From a tree stand, it will just be a matter of how far it will be buried into the ground.

 

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Offline Terry Green

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Re: Zwickey Deltas ?
« Reply #26 on: February 20, 2011, 12:01:00 PM »
Seriously.....I can't tell you how many deer I've killed with  Z D 4 blades.  The all passed through like they were made of paper unless I jammed the off shoulder...

As far as getting the bleeders sharp...piece of cake with a small fine tooth file.

Maybe this will help easy your mind a bit....

I passed through this  #300 class shielded sow with a ZD4 from a 60# longbow....I'm sure you can get them through a deer.     :campfire:  

   
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Re: Zwickey Deltas ?
« Reply #27 on: February 20, 2011, 01:18:00 PM »
Are those the one blade edge or two edge..
meaning are the sharpend on just one side of the blade or both?  If that makes sense
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Re: Zwickey Deltas ?
« Reply #28 on: February 20, 2011, 01:44:00 PM »
Deltas are double bevel, No Mercy are single bevel
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Re: Zwickey Deltas ?
« Reply #29 on: February 20, 2011, 01:50:00 PM »
Terry, That about answers my question on penetration. I hope when I get to GA(hopefully by May 1st) I can get a little pig action with Delta.
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Re: Zwickey Deltas ?
« Reply #30 on: February 20, 2011, 01:53:00 PM »
I have 2 dozen No Mercys that are double bevel.  I think you can buy them either way.

I'm pretty sure all Deltas and Eskimos are double....but I don't know for sure.
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Re: Zwickey Deltas ?
« Reply #31 on: February 20, 2011, 03:15:00 PM »
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Originally posted by Terry Green:
I have 2 dozen No Mercys that are double bevel.  I think you can buy them either way.

I'm pretty sure all Deltas and Eskimos are double....but I don't know for sure.
You are correct, Terry.
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