Would love to hear and see your pics and stories when using the VPA 3 blade 150gr broadheads. :campfire: :coffee:
I've used the 1.125" 200s for several years with great success on whitetails.
Got a few pics somewhere if the 200s pics matter...
I don't know anyone that shoots the 150s, but 80% of all javalina taken during nine weeks of of LTR hunts have been with VPAs in the 175 to 250 grain models.
I don't usually take hero pictures. VPA heads are good and solid performers. Easy to sharpen and keep that way. I prefer the heavier models as my bows and arrows are on the heavier end of the spectrum. My input is for wood arrows, 150 grains would be good for bows under 50#, or so.
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Quote from: Terry Green on June 03, 2025, 03:37:01 PMI don't know anyone that shoots the 150s, but 80% of all javalina taken during nine weeks of of LTR hunts have been with VPAs in the 175 to 250 grain models.
You now know 1 guy, me : Since moving down in bow weight, I now have the 3 blade VPA 150 gr. Although I'm rethinking that. Maybe trying a wider 2 blade, but I have been unsuccessful in that search so far. Thoughts? I used to shoot the 250 gr VPA, but they are to heavy for my setup now.
VPA are great heads
Richard,,,,
1 What is your bow weight and draw length and model?
2 If I remember correctly, you use to shoot Zwickey Deltas, they would be 175grain if you were using a42 grain adapter. Have you tried them?
If they fly and you still want a 3 blade, I'd recommend the 175 as it has a better angle of attack.
Let me know if you can shoot those Deltas.
Quote from: Terry Green on June 03, 2025, 04:28:36 PMRichard,,,,
1 What is your bow weight and draw length and model?
2 If I remember correctly, you use to shoot Zwickey Deltas, they would be 175grain if you were using a42 grain adapter. Have you tried them?
If they fly and you still want a 3 blade, I'd recommend the 175 as it has a better angle of attack.
Let me know if you can shoot those Deltas.
Widow PLX 45#@28, I draw 27 1/2". My arrow weight is already at 540 gr with my current setup.
Correct, I have shot the Deltas with great success! When I bareshafted the new setup the 175s were to heavy. The 150's flew perfectly. I could always try to shorten up my arrow a tad more to bump me up to the 175 gr weight?
I'd stay with the 150s.
Lets see that others say..... :campfire:
I'm in the same boat and was leaning towards the 150 grain VPAa. Maybe the 4 blade zwickey eskimos to get 150 grns. Looking forward to more replies.
I shot-my buck this year with a VPA 150 3 blade. The shot was almost straight down 5 yards from the base of the stand. I spined him and had to do a follow up shot. I probably didn't need to cause I got pretty good penetration. My set up was 2018 aluminum arrow out of a 50# ILF recurve.
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Quote from: frassettor on June 03, 2025, 04:38:15 PMQuote from: Terry Green on June 03, 2025, 04:28:36 PMRichard,,,,
1 What is your bow weight and draw length and model?
2 If I remember correctly, you use to shoot Zwickey Deltas, they would be 175grain if you were using a42 grain adapter. Have you tried them?
If they fly and you still want a 3 blade, I'd recommend the 175 as it has a better angle of attack.
Let me know if you can shoot those Deltas.
Widow PLX 45#@28, I draw 27 1/2". My arrow weight is already at 540 gr with my current setup.
Correct, I have shot the Deltas with great success! When I bareshafted the new setup the 175s were to heavy. The 150's flew perfectly. I could always try to shorten up my arrow a tad more to bump me up to the 175 gr weight?
You're right in my area of operation: Toelke Whistlers, 48# @ 28, same draw length as you. I sling the 175's on Easton Carbon Legacy 500's with the 75gr brass inserts. I have in the past also epoxied the glue on 160's to a 75gr steel adapter, oem arrow inserts. Same results. They fly as good as you could ask for. They don't brake for deer either.
Did you say you are bare shaft tuning with broadheads?
Quote from: LookMomNoSights on June 04, 2025, 08:43:36 AMQuote from: frassettor on June 03, 2025, 04:38:15 PMQuote from: Terry Green on June 03, 2025, 04:28:36 PMRichard,,,,
1 What is your bow weight and draw length and model?
2 If I remember correctly, you use to shoot Zwickey Deltas, they would be 175grain if you were using a42 grain adapter. Have you tried them?
If they fly and you still want a 3 blade, I'd recommend the 175 as it has a better angle of attack.
Let me know if you can shoot those Deltas.
Widow PLX 45#@28, I draw 27 1/2". My arrow weight is already at 540 gr with my current setup.
Correct, I have shot the Deltas with great success! When I bareshafted the new setup the 175s were to heavy. The 150's flew perfectly. I could always try to shorten up my arrow a tad more to bump me up to the 175 gr weight?
You're right in my area of operation: Toelke Whistlers, 48# @ 28, same draw length as you. I sling the 175's on Easton Carbon Legacy 500's with the 75gr brass inserts. I have in the past also epoxied the glue on 160's to a 75gr steel adapter, oem arrow inserts. Same results. They fly as good as you could ask for. They don't brake for deer either.
Did you say you are bare shaft tuning with broadheads?
No, I bare shaft with field points.
Copy that, what spine are you shooting currently and at what length?
Quote from: LookMomNoSights on June 04, 2025, 11:08:52 AMCopy that, what spine are you shooting currently and at what length?
2016 cut to 31"
I've only shot a couple critter with VPA 3 blades. I've used the 1-1/4" and the 1-1/8th. Both do the job with excellent blood trails!IMG_2536.jpg
What weight Basin?
The 150 grain 3 blade gets my vote of confidence. I used the stainless steel version in Manitoba this spring to shoot a 6'4" black bear (they were on sale right before the hunt, usually use the carbon steel version). #46 Zipper Nitro and a 30" Easton carbon legacy, total arrow weight of 450 with the lighted nock. My chrono says 165 fps. Arrow traveled through a whole lot of bear and still passed through, shot wasn't great but bear still only made it about 200 yards, with an easily followed blood trail. I was a little concerned about the shorter stubbier nature of the 150 having used the longer VPAs before but that little head dug like all the others. I wouldn't hesitate to use them anywhere I need a 150 grain head...
Quote from: Biathlonman on June 10, 2025, 01:53:02 PMThe 150 grain 3 blade gets my vote of confidence. I used the stainless steel version in Manitoba this spring to shoot a 6'4" black bear (they were on sale right before the hunt, usually use the carbon steel version). #46 Zipper Nitro and a 30" Easton carbon legacy, total arrow weight of 450 with the lighted nock. My chrono says 165 fps. Arrow traveled through a whole lot of bear and still passed through, shot wasn't great but bear still only made it about 200 yards, with an easily followed blood trail. I was a little concerned about the shorter stubbier nature of the 150 having used the longer VPAs before but that little head dug like all the others. I wouldn't hesitate to use them anywhere I need a 150 grain head...
Thank you
Haven't shoot lighter than the 160 grain 1 1/8" VPA, but they do well. Currently, using the 190/200 grain 1 1/8" and 250 grain 1 1/4" heads and they don't stop for much. VPA is hard to beat.
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I got a pass through on this buck using a 175 grain VPA with a 50 grain insert on an Easton 500 out of a 46 LB Treadway Black Forest.
200s yes, but never used the 150s.
I have a few 150 VPA. They fly well on 50/55, 55/60 Surewoods that are around 29" out of 49-51# bows.
I do shoot some 2016's; and carbons w/ my 51# Widow, but for some reason mostly prefer woodies.
But recently I have been shooting 27" arrows and have not tried shooting them (150 VPA) yet. Kind of think I will go back to Zwickeys, but will have to see.
I have only taken 1 small doe with the 1-1/4 Vpa. Shot was almost straight down(about 5ft) just left of the spine straight through to the ground. Not a bit of trouble and still sharp.
I can't say anything about the VPA but I still have a bunch of original Snuffers in 100 and 125 grains, add 25 grains for inserts. Easily sharpened and fly well. I can't recall a negative post about the VPA, Snuffers, or Woodsman's.
Have taken groundhogs, turkey, 8 deer, hogs and a 500# stag with the 1 1/8" 3=blade VPA.
Harvested the red stag with a 250 gn 3-Blade 1 1/8" VPA backed by 100 gn insert....60 yard recovery
Note: Have taken twice as many critters utilizing the Tree Shark. Both are great choices however, I am quite fond of the super blood trails consistently experienced with the tree shark. I don't even require a heavy blood trail as my hound doesn't care.
Having put my 2 cents in, I still may give the VPA 3-blade 1 '1/4" a go.
I really like the 160 gr glue on—-I think VPA heads are nearly indestructible.