Well, I should have looked at the available options before perfectly tuning my new arrows. It seems that I am very limited when it comes to 175 grain screw in heads. I am leaning between Grizzly's and the single bevel Eclipse Werewolf's. Any other good options that I'm missing. I have also debated just taking out the 50 grn brass inserts and putting the 25grn aluminums in. This would allow me to bump up to 200 grn heads which appear to be more plentiful.
I would check into steel broadhead adapters, they come in 75, 100 and 100 grains. Then look into the glue on broadheads and figure out what best meets your needs and weight. You can also look into brass inserts that come in 50, 75 and 100 grains. It just takes some figuring to find the right ingredients. For me, if you're set on a 175 grin broadhead, I would go with a 170 grain screw in Zwickey Delta with a 5 grain brass ring. But then again, I'm a Zwickey fan. Best of luck
http://www.3riversarchery.com/brass-arrow-weight-washers.html
http://www.3riversarchery.com/zwickey-delta-2-blade-screw-in-broadheads.html
I like the Simmons in 175 grain. I took 2 deer this year with them. Great blood trails!
175 Grain VPA 3 blade and you used to be able to get a Snuffer screw in at 175 too but after the company closed they are hard to find. 3 blades sharpen so easy......
With the variety of glue on points and inserts available it's not hard to come up with a 175 grain head. Furthermore, I've never found a 5-10 grain variation in tip weight to make much difference, especially with carbon arrows.
I used the 175 grain werewolfs in double bevel this year and got a good blood trail and awesome penetration out of my 50# Kodiak with C/X250's. 10 point was quatering away went through from high on back rib and ended up in front leg slightly above knee, they also shot right where my field points did when trying them on target.
QuoteOriginally posted by northern lights:
I used the 175 grain werewolfs in double bevel this year and got a good blood trail and awesome penetration out of my 50# Kodiak with C/X250's. 10 point was quatering away went through from high on back rib and ended up in front leg slightly above knee, they also shot right where my field points did when trying them on target.
What are you using to sharpen them?
There are numerous options out there. Even if you were limited to grizzly and Eclipse. ....why would you need anything more?
Simmons Tiger Sharks!
QuoteOriginally posted by Yohon:
175 Grain VPA 3 blade and you used to be able to get a Snuffer screw in at 175 too but after the company closed they are hard to find. 3 blades sharpen so easy......
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Nick
I second fnshtr. Those Simmons are something to experience.
Another vote for VPA
VPA 3 Blade ..... Or two blade... Great broadheads throughout their product line.
I use the Simmons Tigersharks and also the Ace glue on 135 with a 42 grain aluminum adapter 3 Rivers sells. I also have the 3 blade VPA SCREW IN 175.
Another vote for Simmons!
I'd bump up to 200 grains like you mentioned and have a host of options in the broadhead market and more metal in the head
A broadhead will ever-so-slightly stiffen the spine of your arrow. If field tips are perfect at 175, I'd be willing to bet you could shoot any broadhead between 175 and 200 grains with no noticeable difference. ...just food for thought.
I'll have to tinker. I did see that I can pick up German Kinetics in a 180 grain and that might be just the ticket.
Those VPAs look nice, but spending $15/head gives me heartburn.
I've got no issue spending money on broadheads. I spend thousands of dollars in gas, and gear. The only thing that actually touches the animal is that little piece of steel on the end.
Lots of good heads in the 175 range, even more if you are willing to tinker with steel and aluminum adaptors. If you are willing the bust the file out you can gear nearly any weight you want.
I use the Tigersharks and 175 grain VPA 3 blades alot, and there are usually some options with VPA as far as the profile goes.
Like your first two replies Zwickey Delta with brass, or tiger sharks would both be outstanding. I have used either for over two decades very satisfied. Spin test each arrow, sharpen scary sharp then you are good to go!
I just bought the grizzly's for my father, I shot them in 200gr this year and loved them, easy to sharpen, fly great and can take a beating.
How about a 150 grain grizzly with a titanium adapter should get you right around 175 grains, or a 145 grain bonehead from a&h archery with a 30 grain adapter.
The werewolfs come sticky sharp and the ones I've used sharpen up nicely on a truangle stone and I finish them with the truangle strop which I wish was still available (at least I can't find them anymore). The werewolfs remind me a lot of the Bear Razorheads.
All day long...any 125 to 135 grain head with a long aluminum adapter makes 175 grainish heads.
If a few grain are an issue....you are borderline on your spine.
Also....the glue on Judos are the same weight with the long adapters....all is grand.
After 8 years and a bunch of critters i say simmons tigersharks. Simmons heads have saved my bacon a few times!
VPA has a Christmas Sale/Thread going right now... 20% off!
Zwickey Delta's are right there in your weight range and have a very proven track record.