Jeff was kind enough to send me a few of his "Hammers" to give a go, if you will. I got the 200 grain screw-in models and took them for a walk today.
The biggest assets, other than the variable weights available, is the design....packs a whallop and doesn't snake under the grass or leaves. I shot them into dirt, stumps, trees and rocky ground, and didn't harm them at all. I really liked the idea of just shooting them in the pasture field and not worrying about losing them in the grass and sod. Here's some photos of my little outing.
I used them on some 2113 aluminum arrows, and my 52# Shakespeare RH 400 from 1959. I got perfect flight with them, and flight shooting them noticed a difference of about twenty yards between the Hammers and 200 grain field points. Obviously the broad end will not be as aerodynamic.
I probably shot about fifty or sixty shots through the woods and around the fields below my house. I have to say I like them better than others I have tried to date...mainly because of the broad end and weight variation. I think anyone who loves to stump shoot will enjoy having a few of these in the quiver.
Here's why I call them the Terrible Tulips...looks like some black poseys 8^).
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I can't wait till our snow is gone. Nice pics George.
Thanks for the review George, good looking heads. I'm thinking Black Talons is a nice name :D Considering we are naming them ourselves. I will have to give them a try, they look great!! :thumbsup:
Where are we to buy them???
George
Thanks for taking us along, I just got some hammers in different weights and plan on getting a few more. I have not had a chance to try them yet and am glad to know I have some fun waiting for me when I do. I hate looking for arrows!
If there be trout in that straem I say you have it too good.
There be....There be! :thumbsup:
Cool heads and pix. Might he be making those heads in glue-ons?
Thanks again George :thumbsup:
George, what kind of quiver is that? Thanks, Jonathan
murph.....it's an old Kwickee Kwiver from the 60's.
That ain't right, George !!
Makin' me all 'homesick' for stumpin' at yer place!
The pics don't do justice to the peacefulness of the Stout Homestead!
Nice pictoral review.
Terrible Tulips...how long before they come in pink,red,blue........??
I have long lost relatives in PA, is it you George? Say it's so!!!
Thank You George... That was nice to read/see.
... mike ...
George, I now have a use for my Dad's old Kwikee quivers for that bow I just bought from you. Thanks for the scenery and story. Flint
No fair, George.
You are gonna walk out the door one day and see my tent in the side yard.
Killdeer :banghead:
it is great to see such joy trad brings to me.its nice to see so munch in the trad way :D :thumbsup: :clapper:
Just got the latest 3Rivers catalog and they're in there already!
The glue on version is in the works. I've seen some don't know when they will be for sale, but soon. Can't wait to get some in hand myself to mount up to some woodies. Great designed head, Jeff really out done himself there. Works awsome!! dino
I got 6 of the 145gr screw in points last week. I love em.
I find that the Judo's grab the grass a little bit better but the wide array of point weights, and the fact that you can buy a 3 pack for the price of one Judo make it hands down better!
A happy outing...
George, I have two of those old Kwikee quivers and I knew I kept them for some reason and your little outing just reminded me why...Thanks and I want to try them heads myself...God Bless, Keefers <")))><
Keefer....I use that it from time to time in bow season as well. I made some leather booties for my two blade heads to make it safer for broadheads. You can't beat the simplicity and effectiveness of the old Kwickee.
Pics too big? I can't see any of them. Removed?
I'm going to resubmit them to photobucket, for some reason the resize didn't work but on a few.
George I know many people would frown on useing them for broadheads and they have good reason to but like you said you made a hood for yours and that makes it safe...I would still just use it for Blunts, Hexheads and now the Hammerheads without the hood...I have messed up a few leather hood foam inserts and I think just carrying those type heads without a hood is safe and it lets you recycle those old Kwikee quivers...Thanks for your post again George...God Bless, Keefers <")))><
Great looking heads :thumbsup:
Thanks Guys,
The glue ons will be available soon in 125,145,175,200 and 250gr.
Jeff