Does anyone have any experience with, or information about, the Steel Force 300 grain single bevel screw-in BH's? Thanks.
The silence is deafening...either nobody's used these, or they're really crappy! Hmmm....
ive never used them im just curious what in the world you plan on hunting that needs a 300 grain bh? bout the broadheads if no response just give them a try and see what happens.
That weight will give You high FOC. I haven't heard anything good or Bad about them..
QuoteOriginally posted by Andy Cooper:
The silence is deafening...either nobody's used these, or they're really crappy! Hmmm....
At 300 grains they are still waiting for it to get to the deer. :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
I have not hunted with mine yet, but I have some and they appear to be very well made, durable and deadly. I would not hesitate to use them on any thin skinned game up to even an eland. That would include any animal in North America, including the big bears.
Allan
I'm planning on using them---if they fly,sharpen, and penetrate well---on elk, bison, water buffalo, and cape buffalo...in that order.
Your post should mention Steel Force in the title. BH could mean brace height. You'd get more response.
Is 300 grs a lot??? I'm shooting 50 lbs and a 160 Snuffer with a 125 gr adapter. 300 gr field points fly great.
Bowmania
Thanks, Bowmania...hadn't thought of that. Edited!
I love steelforce broadheads. I shoot the 150 grain head always get great blood trails and pass thrus. I have been using steelforce broadheads for four years now love them. Chad
When I arrived at a ranch in South Texas I had with me both steel force and magnus stingers 125 gr. The owner asked me not to hunt hogs with the steel force. He later showed me a couple of them that were badly bent. I guess I've finally reached the age where I can learn from others without doing it the hard way. I've never seen a 300 grainer, but I would imagine it's a lot stronger than the ones I have.
Larry
QuoteOriginally posted by Cool Arrow:
When I arrived at a ranch in South Texas I had with me both steel force and magnus stingers 125 gr. The owner asked me not to hunt hogs with the steel force. He later showed me a couple of them that were badly bent. I guess I've finally reached the age where I can learn from others without doing it the hard way. I've never seen a 300 grainer, but I would imagine it's a lot stronger than the ones I have.
Larry
The standard 125 gr steelforce is an o.k. head but in no way compares to the 300 gr single bevel.
I too have seen several SteelForce broadheads blow up on contact but that was a few years ago and they were the old Sabertooth 4 bladers with the weak ferrule and thin main blade. These are probably much better...at least I hope they are.
(http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo352/KMEsharp/SteelforceLHsingle2.jpg)
This is the Steelforce single bevel that Andy's asking about. Actually it's a vented prototype. The new production heads look the same but are no longer vented. The blade is .080 thick and with the steel ferrule installed they are close to 300 grains. I have two of these in my quiver at all times and they are the first I'll nock when I see a deer aproaching. These are great heads and virtually indestructable!
Ron
I'm also trying to find out the production status of these heads. Steel Force doesn't show them on their website.
If you don't like them, you can always try the African Phathead 190 grainers---great heads.
That's true, Spectre, but I'm working toward an EFOC arrow for very large and dangerous game. I may have to rob the piggy bank and spring for some of the Ashby heads. :readit: :eek:
QuoteOriginally posted by Andy Cooper:
I'm also trying to find out the production status of these heads. Steel Force doesn't show them on their website.
3Rivers has em.
I contacted 3 Rivers and asked if the 300 grain single bevel heads were something that would be readily available, and they told me they didn't know. I also sent an email to Steel Force asking the same thing, but haven't yet rec'd a reply.
Steelforce heads are very good, killed close to 80 deer with them!! Shawn
Which Steel Force heads do you use, Shawn?
QuoteOriginally posted by Andy Cooper:
I contacted 3 Rivers and asked if the 300 grain single bevel heads were something that would be readily available, and they told me they didn't know. I also sent an email to Steel Force asking the same thing, but haven't yet rec'd a reply.
Just got a call from Nick at Steel Force. He said the single bevels are a solid part of their line and are not going anywhere; however, he says their double bevel points out penetrate the single bevels...when shot into aluminum. He recommended I get a single head of each that I'm interested in (they'll sell singles for testing), and see which one penetrates a 2x6 best. Hmmm....
QuoteOriginally posted by Andy Cooper:
That's true, Spectre, but I'm working toward an EFOC arrow for very large and dangerous game. I may have to rob the piggy bank and spring for some of the Ashby heads. :readit: :eek:
Looks like your on the right track.
I have some of the 300's in single bevel.
Get the double bevel. No question.
The good and the bad on the single bevel.
They are easy to sharpen and can get hair shaving sharp, easily.
But, the tip, with the single bevel is very thick, blunt and not sharp.
It would take a little grinding to get the tip sharp. I called Nick at Steelforce and suggested that all those heads, regardless of the weight, should have the sharp point like their phatheads or the titanium heads.
Overall, I like the head but I do not care for the tip, at all. It's blunt and too thick with no sharpness "point".
But if one did it themself or had Nick do it, putting a finer point on the head would really make it a nice head if playing around with that weight.
Frankly, if you can get a 100 gr insert, the 190gr phathead is the way to go. Phathead's rule.
I'm looking for an arrow of ~800 grains to launch from the 70# Eaglewing Sixby's building for me. If I went with the Phathead, I'd be losing 100 grains up front, even with the 100 grain inserts. I have no problem with modifying the tips on the 300 grainers...or with looking at the Abowyer 260's...if they ever come back in stock. Thanks for the info, though. You've given more than the website gives!
Abowyers single bevel heads should be back early next year!! They're being welded now. Woohoo!
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