Been trying different broadheads and put my VPA heads on again. Man they are like a guidance control section on an air to air missle!
My flight improved, my groups improved. That's it, 1st arrow out of the quiver opening morning is going to have a 175 grain Terminator on it!
Then there is the incredible strength and sharpening ease. It's a no brainer. Fine product! :clapper:
I agree totally, great product!
Thats good to hear. I am using 200 grain VPA's this fall for the first time.
Joshua
I picked up a half dozen 200gr and will be trying them this fall also.
They sharpen easy and look like they will fly well, haven't shot any yet.
Yip they are the best out there.
Love them
Ok, just where is the best place to view and place an order lads?
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Big Jims or Bill at zipper has them
My finding and thoughts exactly. I'll be using them this season for sure. Fantastic head all the way around.
I have some 200gr. heads razor sharp and ready to go.......Randy
Yep! A great head :thumbsup:
Thanks for the nice comments guys.
I'm glad they are doing good for everyone.
I really like mine. Hope to see some harvests this year on the website.
I have no doubt that if not lost a VPA will last a few lifetimes.
rayzor-vpa.com has everything in stock other than 150 gr 2 blades. Tradgang members get free shipping in the US on broadheads. Use coupon code:tradgang at checkout. Customers outside the will have to email as the webstore won't accept orders outside the US.
That's great to know about the free shipping!
I've got a few different heads that I carry but the VPA Terminators are definitely a favorite and really seem like the best and logical choice: 1)They're easy to sharpen, 2)They're tough and durable, 3)They come in a great variety of weights, 4)They spin true and fly great, 5)They penetrate well and leave a big hole, 6)They can easily be sharpened in the field with a small flat stone carried in the pocket.
"They can easily be sharpened in the field with a small flat stone carried in the pocket." Very true, I made a believer out of my son-in-law the other day. He shoots replacable blade heads out of his compound. I took a 250 gr Terminator from the package and - using only a coarse stone, put a hair popping edge on the head in very little time. I could have worked it on smoother stones to refine the edges more but it wasn't really necessary to make my point. With a little practice they're quite easy to sharpen and maintain.
i'm about ready to order the 250 grain two blade....it's either those or abowyer.....i know the three blade vpa's are awesome...hoping the two blades will be as well....
lee
Lee -- Now that I have both makes, I would say that I prefer the VPA 2 blade Penetrators. I won't go into all the reasons, because I don't like to sound like I am putting down any product from one of our outstanding sponsors. Let's just say that the Penetrators look like they may be the strongest 2 blade head on the market, which is great, but may only be crucial on really tough game. However, hitting the ball joint of a deer is a tough spot for a broadhead, and I would like for the head to hold up under that situation too. On a broadside lung shot, just about any broadhead is adequate on a deer or other relatively small animal. Even hogs can tear up inferior broadheads though!
Allan
QuoteOriginally posted by Gary Logsdon:
"They can easily be sharpened in the field with a small flat stone carried in the pocket." Very true, I made a believer out of my son-in-law the other day. He shoots replacable blade heads out of his compound. I took a 250 gr Terminator from the package and - using only a coarse stone, put a hair popping edge on the head in very little time. I could have worked it on smoother stones to refine the edges more but it wasn't really necessary to make my point. With a little practice they're quite easy to sharpen and maintain.
I'm with you Gary. I carry the little course stone that clamps into the KME knife system in my pocket when hunting and it works great on the "rare" occasion I miss. :D I won't discuss how many times I've used it. :rolleyes:
I'm waiting on a three pack of 175s from a trade. Can't wait to shoot and sharpen them.
VPA just sent me one of the first 300 grainers "fresh off the press". It hasn't been heat treated, painted, or Teflon coated yet, but even in it's "naked" state sure looks great!
300 grain photo just posted on the other thread.
I just skipped a 175 VPA off of my target and into a brick wall. Only a slight burr on the tip!
Jeff and Ray,
I wonder if you could give me an idea of what to try with my Terminators. I bought some of the 250 gr 1 1/4" prototypes when they were offered by several people about 18 months ago. I REALLY like the design of the heads, but am having one particular problem. I use big 8" DMT diamond hones in ranges from Extra Coarse to Extra Fine. I have also used a new 10 file...
On entire this batch of heads I can get two of the three blades VERY sharp, but the third seems to have taken on much greater hardness, and resists my best effort.
I used a marker on the edges for reference, and the straightness of the edges is very good. I just can't phase the final blade, even after lots of strokes and elbow grease.
I am sure these heads are deadly at the point I have them, but wish I could do better than "two out of three ain't bad!"
If you have any suggestions, I'd really appreciate your help. Thanks!
PS- A bit more detail: I use the "thumbnail grab test" as my level of acceptable sharpness. Two of the three blades on all these heads are good from tip to base. The third blade is OK for about 1/3 of its length, but the remainder skids across my nail without grabbing at all.
If a diamond stone wont cut it I dont know what will.
I shoot a bowyer brown bears, but got some vpa 200 gr in a trade and am now torn two blade or 3 ?
Daryl,
You should be able to use your coursest stone and just raise a burr on all sides of the blades and then go to a medium stone to lightly take the burr off to a sharp edge and then your fine stone to lihgtly hone the edge. Don't press to hard when using the medium and fine stones. Then you can use a piece of leather, cardboard or paper on a nice flat surface like the top of your stones and draw the broadheads backwards a few strokes on each side to polish the edges. Then you should have a nice sharp edge.
The problem that you are probably having is that you are not raising a burr on one side. Give that a shot and see if that works. If you are still having a problem, let me know.
Thanks,
Jeff
George(Fedora),
People that try our 3 blade are finding out that they are getting about as much penetration with them as a two blade. Give them a try and see what you think.
By the way thank you for your service.
Jeff