Why 2 blades

[OS]

I've shot 2 blade heads befor and nothing is better for lower poundage or kids short draw leagths.  Now I've been shooting Snuffers (160s) for the last several years and was wondering with great multi blade heads on the market (snuffers, woodsman, phantom, magnus, to name a few)Why do folks still prefure a 2 blade head?

Just looking for peoples ideas.

[James Wrenn]

I guess it is mosly to do with what you are hunting and what bow weight you are useing.I like big two blades like the simmons because they work well out of lighter bows and a snuffer does not.When I use a 3 blade the woodsman is more matched to my setup and works well.The truth is when you make a good shot it really don't matter.Two blades sharpen a lot easier than 3 blades and my guess is that is why many shoot them.jmo

[John3]

I use them because the "work".. Everytime !!

Easy to sharpen and $20.00 will buy six...

I ask myself, "why mess with what works?"


John III

[George D. Stout]

It's because we want to shoot two blades, I'm guessing 8^).  No trouble getting blood trails, and they generally only go about sixty to eighty yards.  Last one went thirty.   So I feel no urge to change.

[paradocs]

Works way better in a back quiver....

[hunt it]

Some of us like exit holes in big game.When talking about tough game, even at high poundage the two blade will out penetrate the three blade. Three blades for the most part are not designed with exit holes in mind they are designed to leave a big entrance hole and cut big wound channels. Some like the 300xtreem are designed to do both - penetrate and big wound channels.

[Sharpster]

For me it's an primarily an accuracy thing. I'm not the best archer and I just consistantly get tighter groups with two blades than I do with 3 blades or muti-blades. Shot placement above all else. I'm also a bit obsessive about BH sharpness and can get 2 blade heads way sharper than 3 blades.

Ron

[30coupe]

Penetration and ease of sharpening are the reasons I am going with Zwickey Deltas this year. They have killed everything on the planet...hard to argue with that!

[Autumnarcher]

They work.

[ron w]

Not only do they work ,they work well!!!

[Jason Jelinek]

Two blades have the least resistance, less blades less resistance, more penetration.

[ozy clint]

i'm a 2 blade fan for the reasons jason said. however i'm thinking of using a big 3 blader on small things like foxes etc where the kill zone is smaller and easier to make a marginal shot. being smaller game, lack of penetration won't be an issue.

[OS]

I must admit I alway have a 2 blade in my queiver and you can't argue the back quiver issue!  I love discusions like this and look forward to reading more

[straitera]

Easy to sharpen, balance, repair, carry, etc. No losses in 30+ years. Why change?

[Jason R. Wesbrock]

Because they work.

[Bowhunter4life]

I shot primarily 3-blades for years, heck I still do... But, I bought an EFA quiver and just have a hard time getting my "goto" 160 Snuffer into there!  I shot 2 blades last year, basically for the quiver issue, and for what I've read on here about their ability to take down game.

Well, I took four shots at big game animals last year, and three animals on the ground with a total of 105 yards of tracking.  And, two of the arrows went through one doe (spine, and a follow up lung shot).  And when I say through, I mean through into the dirt.  That is effective in my book.  Plus my Magnus 1's were very easily sharpened.  I'm a fan via convenience and from experience.

Now, the 2-blades I like are WIDE 2-blades (1.5" or greater).  Magnus 1's, Pearson Deadheads (wide, 1 5/8"), or Silver Flame XL @ 1.5" and my favorite the Silver Flame DS @ 1 7/8".  Plus I don't want to get into the Single bevel vs. double as all I've shot at game are double.

Knock them if you want, but they work, period.

[runamuk]

Great timing on this thread.. I have been wrestling around with what head i will hunt with this year, I have narrowed it down to either an Eclipse two blade or the G5 Montec three blade.
I had pretty much decided on the Montec,Now you folks have got me thinking maybe i should go with the Eclipse,,Decisions,,Decisions        ..Man i just ain't sure what to do,, I am a little more accurate with the three blade, But just cant seem to get them razor sharp like i can the two blade.. I have been hunting Antelope with a G5 striker and they come out of the package plenty sharp but i don't have much confidence in the thin replaceable blades for Elk. I guess a serious session with the hay bales tomorrow will decide for me..
One question though,,is a fairly sharp head that will shave a few hairs off my arm but not a good clean shave good enough for hunting??
I have never taken a big game animal with archery gear so i really have no experiance to go on..

[Charlie Lamb]

"is a fairly sharp head that will shave a few hairs off my arm but not a good clean shave good enough for hunting??"

If you are sure it will cut everything it touches then my answer would be... YES!!

[Ron LaClair]

I'm as fickle as a wolf in a herd of sheep when it comes to broadheads...   :confused:  but I guess I've always leaned toward big 2 blade heads. I used the big Goshawk when I started bow hunting deer in 1955. Then I used the Dead Head for awhile when it first came out. Those big 2 blades are like flying axe's and they make big holes...    

Over the years I tried just about every head on the market at one time or another. Bear Razorhead, M-A 3, Bodkin,...I even tried those cookie cutters..   :rolleyes:  I've been known to have 3 or 4 different broadheads in my quiver at one time..   :D

The last few years I've been using the big Ace Super Express. It's big, strong, sharpens easy and makes a big hole...what more could you want?

This is what I think is important in choosing a broadhead...

#1: Choose a head that flys the best out of your bow.

#2 Choose a head that YOU can put a good sharp edge on.

#3 Don't let cost determine your choice.

[NoCams]

Well, I guess that is the end of this thread.... Ron just cut thru all the fog and summed it all up with years of wisdom. Let's face it, if it is flying correctly and accurately and is razor sharp when it gets there, the rest is history.

I am going to follow Ron and JC and carry some 2 and 3 blades in my quiver this fall too. Treesharks and some 160 snuffers. Let's try both and see which one we like the best ???


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