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I am always wondering ,does it makes sense to have 4 blades on a broadhead.
My reasoning is
more blades = more chance to get hang up on rib bone-or catch the shoulder blade
more blades=wedge effect may prevent passing between 2 ribs
more blades =more resistance=less penetration.
I know many swear by them-this is not a challenge thread, just seeking input.
Thank You for your opinion.
my go to Broadhead is a 4 bladed Slick trick
I've shot both Griztricks and Vipertricks they both fly extremely well and are one of the only broadheads (reasonably priced) that are actually sharp out of the package
I've shot deer, moose and bears with them with no issues at all and great blood trails
Your reasoning would bring up the question of why not go to 2 blades then?Quote:
Originally Posted by gbk
I don't know the answer, the only time I have seen 2 blade broadheads is for traditional archery, so what you write makes sense. For modern fast bows I doubt 2, 3 or 4 would really run into too many issues.
Don’t you think 3 blade cuts way for 3 fletchings ?
The more the blades the less the applied force per cutting edge, all else being equal.
If you have a fast bow or crossbow then pretty much any broadhead, mechanical or fixed, will work. Kinda hard not to get a passthrough when you're pushing 80+lbs of KE. However with low poundage bows or traditional archery you're just asking for trouble with a 4lb BH, especially considering most of them don't have a good blade angle.
I shoot a 4 fletch on my hunting arrows except for 3 fluflu's on my turkey arrowsQuote:
Originally Posted by js4fn
i shoot muzzy mx4 and slick tricks... no issues
personally I think 2 blade single bevel is the best choice. Speed and arrow weight will overcome the disadvantages of 3 and 4 blade broadheads most of the time, but you will definitely get more penetration with a 2 blade, which can be very important on marginal shots where you hit bone or on larger animals.
At an auction,I've found a package of 4-blade broad heads that have been assembled using Gillette razor blades cut in half and trimmed to fit. Obviously,they were made long before I entered the archery hunting domain. They're wicked sharp,but,weigh less than 90 grs. I don't know what kind they are. Do any of our more seasoned archery hunters who've been into the sport longer than I remember these things?
Optimizing penetration on modern crossbows and compounds seems like an arbitrary affair. Most bows today will pass through a deer with just about any broadhead and still bury itself in the dirt. So extra blades don't hurt and sometimes they're the difference between catching an artery or not.
However on traditional gear a 2 blade head is an absolute must since you're shooting HALF the velocity of even the slowest Compound bows and crossbows.
Interesting point to share. I sighted in my Excalibur G340 with 150 gr bolt cutter broadheads when I bought it. I was a little suspect of the cutting diameter of the bolt cutters, very narrow, so I took species advise and bought G5 Striker V2 125 gr broadheads.
I figured there would be some tuning of the scope but to my surprise no adjustments needed. Just a tad left of the bullseye but not enough to worry about
I've had some new broadheads delivered this week. I must have been drinking when I ordered them! Expensive broadhead, expensive shipping and had to pay duty.
Think I'm looking at 50 + each. Ordered 6.
They are Iron Will 100 grain crossbow.
Will have them on the R10 for archery moose which is quickly coming up
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Quote: I must have been drinking when I ordered them.
Yikes....$50.00 each for a broadhead. Hope they are made of gold
No. Not gold.
A2 tool steel and titanium.
Was listening to a meateater pod cast and was sold on the materials and expectations/durability.
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It's the right call IMO. I have heard really good things about those broad heads; I'm drinking the Kool-Aid and switched to a heavy single bevel setup as well. If you add up the cost of your bow, gear, gas, tags etc. why cheap out on the broadhead when it's the one thing that actually makes contact and does the deed?Quote:
Originally Posted by chesapeake
Hey man, don't tell that to the animals i'll killed with my recurve and 3 blade VPA's. :tongue:Quote:
Originally Posted by MihajloSimsic
3 bear and 2 deer, all pass thrus in the past few years with a traditional bow. Sharp heads + heavy arrows
Yeah but you are a god;)Quote:
Originally Posted by LowbanksArcher
I honestly don't think a good number of the population understand what "sharp" actually isQuote:
Originally Posted by LowbanksArcher
most run of the mill broadheads need to be sharpened straight out of the package. some just need to be stropped others actually need to be ground to a proper edge from brand new.
with the right setup pass throughs are the norm
I shoot a 508grn arrow at 279fps with 18% FOC and never have an issue with penetration
Absolutely. My forearms tend to be clean shaven throughout deer season as i'm constantly checking blade sharpness :D. Especially since I'm always practicing with broadheads and constantly touching them up. Even pushing your heads into the foam of your arrow quiver will have an impact of their edge.Quote:
Originally Posted by DanE
I'm typically around 650gr at 150-160fps, and around 20%foc with my traditional bow setup
VPA 3 blade heads are probably one of the few that would be considered efficient for trad archery since it's still a cut on contact head and some of them have a really nice small blade angle. I just chose Magnus stingers for my longbow because they're fool proof to sharpen and time tested.Quote:
Originally Posted by LowbanksArcher
I have been using 4 blade slick tricks for a few years now out of my crossbow. They have been working really well for me.
Have had nothing but passthroughs and buried in the dirt on the other side with 3 blade broadheads. Don't see a reason to switch, but I would think a 4 blade would do just as well on today's high powered crossbows/compounds.