2 blade or Woodsman ??????

[Charlie Lamb]

I'm tempted to say that I think a lot of us (especially those new to trad ranks) lack confidence in recurves and longbows in the power department.

Maybe that's because so many come from compound ranks with super high speeds and accurate aiming and the like.

I really do think it's much ado about nothing and wasted breath for the most part.

Make it sharp and shoot it straight,regardless of blade shape or number, then smile for the camera.  

[James Wrenn]

I agree Charlie.After hunting with compounds for 20 years it was only after a few years with stickbows that I realized just how deadly a sharp arrow can be out of any weight bow.As long as it is flying straight with something sharp on the front our only concern should be hitting the mark.All the other stuff will take care of itself if we do our part.    jmo

[Biggie Hoffman]

I kept track one year at our lease in Florida.
26 hogs shot with two blades=12 recovered.
38 shot with 3 blade=32 recovered.

Even with all the variables, shot placement, penetration etc...those stats say it all for me.

[One eye]

I have shot WWs and they flew very well for me.  I simply like the ease of sharpening with the 2 blade heads, their traditional look, and they simply penetrate better than any 3 blade head.  Read Dr. Ashby's studies.

Dan

[Jason R. Wesbrock]

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[Jason R. Wesbrock]

Originally posted by Charlie Lamb:
I'm tempted to say that I think a lot of us (especially those new to trad ranks) lack confidence in recurves and longbows in the power department.

Maybe that's because so many come from compound ranks with super high speeds and accurate aiming and the like.

I really do think it's much ado about nothing and wasted breath for the most part.

Make it sharp and shoot it straight,regardless of blade shape or number, then smile for the camera.    

I have to agree with your there, Charlie. Just last night I was talking with a guy at the archery club about moose hunting. He asked me how close I have to get with my recurve for it to be able to kill a moose. I told him the question was how close do I have to get to put the arrow where I want, not at what point my bow lacks sufficient energy.

[Doug S]

Final answer is your arrow will be sticking in the dirt more with a 2 blade at 40-50-# bow weight. You also will not have as big a hole in the bottom of the off side chest. So pick your poison, so to speak. A really wide 2 blade may be your answer. Zephyr makes one. I shot 16 deer last year with WW and zwickey's (not the real wide ones). I always got a better blood trail with the ww and always got equal and better penetration with the 2 blades. I had one a few years ago I shot with an average width 2 blade through the heart from a tree stand in the snow (came out between the front legs) and had zero blood. Found her 90 yards. 3 blades just open a bigger hole.
Have fun.

[Mike Burch]

I perfer 160 grain Snuffers to anything, but I really like the 150 grain Simmons Tiger Sharks, also. Out of my setup either will do just fine.

I will agree that most of the time there will be more blood on the ground with a 3 blade, especially with a Snuffer, but if you are not getting enough blood with your 2 blade, try a wider one.

You open something up with a 2 blade Simmons Tiger Shark or the big 2 blade Tree Shark, believe me, you will have some blood.      :eek:  

Mike