Curious to hear opinions
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Please keep hunting posts to Traditional Bow Hunting. No canned or high fence hunts or stories allowed. Please be respectful of fellow members and helpful to those with questions. Treat others like you like to be treated. There is a Japanese word that I try and model my life after.
GAMAN: patience..dignity..restraint.
Re: Curious to hear opinions
Awesome pics
They give theyre lives for you and your family!!! That deserves ultimate respect!!! Move like an Oak Tree , sound like an Acorn...
53# black widow psa v "47@27"
55# ML-10 lngbw
53# black widow psa v "47@27"
55# ML-10 lngbw
Re: Curious to hear opinions
You asked for opinions so... I shoot the old fashion Zwickey Eskimo so-called 4 blade which is really a 2 blade with a couple small bleeder blades bent up. It will slip between any ribs and I have killed caribou, bear, and moose. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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I have heard the VPA are excellent. But I have no experience with them. I prefer 2 blades. Especially for bows below #50.
I have shot several with 2 blades that just stood there after being shot. 3 blades are easier to sharpen though for most people.
I have shot several with 2 blades that just stood there after being shot. 3 blades are easier to sharpen though for most people.
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Shadowhntr
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Sounds like they are doing everything you ask of them. Glad to meet you, and welcome back!!!mooseman wrote:You asked for opinions so... I shoot the old fashion Zwickey Eskimo so-called 4 blade which is really a 2 blade with a couple small bleeder blades bent up. It will slip between any ribs and I have killed caribou, bear, and moose. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
The element of surprise can never be replaced by persistence.
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a few things that come to mind:
Penetration is key, 2 holes are better than 1, When in doubt use a 2 blade.
If a marginal shot happens that does not hit heavy bone (gut shot or maybe large muscle shot) a big 3/4 blade would have an advantage.
If a marginal shot happens that does hit heavy bone, then a two blade, or particularly a single bevel BH, will have a theoretical advantage.
Real world practice may differ from theory to a degree, all shots are individual cases with unique circumstances.
All basic theory aside, I would shoot what head flew best and whatever one I felt good about in my gut at the time. I think instinct and confidence in you equipment is the most valuable. I carry more than one BH type in my quiver typically, and choose the one I think will work best for the task at hand. Too bad that task usually ends up to be a miss
Penetration is key, 2 holes are better than 1, When in doubt use a 2 blade.
If a marginal shot happens that does not hit heavy bone (gut shot or maybe large muscle shot) a big 3/4 blade would have an advantage.
If a marginal shot happens that does hit heavy bone, then a two blade, or particularly a single bevel BH, will have a theoretical advantage.
Real world practice may differ from theory to a degree, all shots are individual cases with unique circumstances.
All basic theory aside, I would shoot what head flew best and whatever one I felt good about in my gut at the time. I think instinct and confidence in you equipment is the most valuable. I carry more than one BH type in my quiver typically, and choose the one I think will work best for the task at hand. Too bad that task usually ends up to be a miss
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Well put longtrad, and welcome to the sight.
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Shadowhntr
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Great thoughts and post Longtrad! Welcome aboard, we look forward to getting to know you!
The element of surprise can never be replaced by persistence.
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