Quote from: Bamboozle on July 08, 2025, 01:29:07 PMI agree with the sentiment of 'glad to see people commenting on these two styles of heads' that the narrow 2 blades that are total overkill on state side game.

As they say, pick your poison as both of these styles are bad medicine. 

Yes, that's why we banned narrow 2 blades on the LTR hunts. Too many dead end trails. The year before the ban I quit tracking those critters shot with narrow 2 blades. Anyone that's been to an LTR hunt knows I don't mind coming out of a track looking like a porcupine, however, with narrow 2 blade trails it was in vein a HIGH percentage of time.

I've killed numerous hogs with 3 blades with great blood trails, and I cut a javie in half with a Centaur Battle axe(over 2 inches wide), however, it dies so fast it didn't have time to bleed in the 15 yards it dashed in .7 seconds. 

So, I agree with either, and my Zwickey Delta 4 blades.

Glad to have you back. You registered in 2007, and its been a WHILE since you posted.

Welcome back 

After a very long hiatus from the bow I've finally found the passion I once had for the ol stick and string. I'm looking forward to contributing once again and sharing a few hunts with you all.
Cheers Luke.

Thanks guys!

Thats good stuff, I started using auto clearcoat but only because the Helmsman won't dry on oily woods like Bacote. Should be great on Osage.

That should work just fine for your selfbows and the satin finish will refuse the shine. 

That looks great.

Would this stuff be a decent finish coat(s) for a self bow? I'd like to use it because almost all of my staves are coated with with it once the back ring is chased to prevent checking. It would be easy to scuff up that layer and add a few more. Opinions?

Another thing that I've noticed with the Simmons heads and I'm assuming it is because of the concave design of the head, is that they tend to cut the hide larger than the width of the blade so you do get a bigger slit.

Really enjoyed the video. Appreciate you sharing. You've given me more information on places to look to increase my knowledge. Best wishes in your continuing journey.