Author Topic: Phoenix Broadheads this year! >>-------> (Read 732 times)

snag · « **on:** April 27, 2011, 10:19:00 AM »

These will be in my quiver as I go in search of the mighty wapiti. Made from one piece of tool grade steel, single bevel, and that great 3:1 dimension, plus teflon coated, these beauties fly like lazer beams. I made up some 80#-85#'s and put the 150gr glue-on "Phoenix" heads on them. First arrow out of the 54#@28" Blacktail X'd the bullseye without a wobble in flight. Yep, Stan you make a great broadhead. I had no problems putting an edge on these also. Very easy. Did an unscientific test in the foam broadhead target. These heads did penetrate a couple of inches deeper than the 2 blade I had used last year.
Thanks Stan and Red Feather Archery!

steadman · « **Reply #1 on:** April 27, 2011, 10:24:00 AM »

You won't be dissapointed David! Unless you don't draw

I put one of those babies through a moose last year and it didn't even slow down, a great head. And Stan's not too bad either

magnus · « **Reply #2 on:** April 27, 2011, 11:02:00 AM »

Those look deadly for sure. How do you like those Talons? Theyre my favorite.

KentuckyTJ · « **Reply #3 on:** April 27, 2011, 11:25:00 AM »

Nice lookin' erras!

Over&Under · « **Reply #4 on:** April 27, 2011, 11:45:00 AM »

I may have to try some of those...Great looking setup ya got there!

kwc · « **Reply #5 on:** April 27, 2011, 11:51:00 AM »

those look great good luck

snag · « **Reply #6 on:** April 27, 2011, 12:30:00 PM »

I'm keeping my fingers crossed Steadman! If not I'll have to introduce one of these little darlings to an Oregon bull/buck.

Spectre · « **Reply #7 on:** April 27, 2011, 12:31:00 PM »

I, too, covet the RFA heads....

wtpops · « **Reply #8 on:** April 27, 2011, 01:08:00 PM »

Do they make a screw in modle in 150 or 175? i like the idea of a single bevel 3 blade but i just dont shoot wood. Humm i guess some adaptors could work.

wtpops · « **Reply #9 on:** April 27, 2011, 01:19:00 PM »

Well did some surching and found some glue-in adapters that would work and allow me to keep the same total point weight. I see some testing in my future.

sawtoothscream · « **Reply #10 on:** April 27, 2011, 01:26:00 PM »

i have always liked the look and design of those. just dont know how well they would work with my draw length.

ssoden · « **Reply #11 on:** April 27, 2011, 02:41:00 PM »

Wish they made them in left bevel ... all my other single bevels are left.

snag · « **Reply #12 on:** April 27, 2011, 03:41:00 PM »

Ssoden, just fletch up a 1/2 doz RW helical and put some Phoenix on them and life is goooood! haha

Wtpops, they have 100gr screw-in heads that look great. Just do the 50gr adaptors and then screw-in the 100gr heads and you've got it!

"No obstacles, just opportunities!"

Night Wing · « **Reply #13 on:** April 27, 2011, 05:36:00 PM »

Good looking broadheads. They remind me of a Wensel Woodsman. One question. How tough is the tip? In other words, do the tips curl if they hit something solid like bone?

varmint101 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 27, 2011, 06:01:00 PM »

VPA produces the head, Stan designed it from what I understand.

I haven't killed a critter with mine yet, but I have missed (LOL) and the tip hasn't curled.

They're a great head and are super easy to sharpen. Pretty cool how they rotate in a target and they really penetrate well. Personally I wouldn't hesitate to use it out of a lighter setup. I think they next ones I'll get will be 125gr screw-in.

snag · « **Reply #15 on:** April 27, 2011, 06:55:00 PM »

Can't answer that Night Wing. I haven't put them to the test against bone. But I can tell you that the way they are designed they are "spined" along the middle with solid metal. The blades themselves are thick. I think it would take more than a bone to curl these. But once again no scientific testing done on my part. As Steadman said he had no problem with killing a moose.

steadman · « **Reply #16 on:** April 27, 2011, 10:23:00 PM »

They are made by the folks who make the VPA broadheads as well. A very well built head

StanM · « **Reply #17 on:** April 28, 2011, 01:36:00 AM »

Hey David, great looking arrows! I betcha I'll be shooting some that look a lot like those this year too

Sawtooth, I'll be chasing deer this year with these same heads from a bow that is similar to what you have listed in your byline, a 60" 45# Super Kodiak, or if I'm up to it a 50#er in the same model. I'll let you know how I make out. With any luck I may get my second spring turkey with one as well. I'm not worried about broadhead performance, but operator error could play a part in my success!

As was mentioned, the heads are machined by Jeff at VPA. Had a chance to meet Jeff at the ATA show in January and he's one of the best guys in the business!

americanhunter7 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 28, 2011, 09:33:00 AM »

I haven't tried the Phoenix heads but hear nothing but great thing about them. I'm just not comfortable shooting a 3 blade out of my set up. However.......

Hey Stan!

when you gonna get them two bladed demons on the market???

I vaguely remember something about a new two blade that RFA was gonna make, or was I dreaming? Just curious, and by the way I LOVE my Talons! Gonna try and get me a few more before April is over. Thanks RFA!

Elkchaser · « **Reply #19 on:** April 28, 2011, 09:54:00 AM »

Snag,
Nice looking arrows. I'll take 3 please.

I'm shooting 51#, so the 80-85# may work, but I might need to back down to 75-80#.
Thanks,
Ron


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