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Title: Tusker or ace?
Post by: ChrisM on May 24, 2012, 08:21:00 PM
My arrows fy great with 190 heads and was trying to decide between tusker concord 190 or ace 200 gn.  My arrows are poc. So what are the pros and cons of each.  I use a back quiver exclusively so two blade only
Title: Re: Tusker or ace?
Post by: Anointed Archer on May 24, 2012, 08:32:00 PM
I use them both and like them both equally, both are great broadheads.
Title: Re: Tusker or ace?
Post by: sweeney3 on May 24, 2012, 08:34:00 PM
Can't go wrong.  Both are fine heads with a long and well proven track record.  If you're a "Buy American made" type, the Ace will have the edge as it's made here.  Otherwise, it's honestly a wash.  

And nothing at all against our Down Under friends.  If I ever get to go on a hunt down there, I will certainly be shooting Tuskers.
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Post by: Bel007 on May 24, 2012, 08:57:00 PM
Both good heads, but I am a Tusker fan.  Tuff darn broadheads
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Post by: michaelschwister on May 24, 2012, 09:03:00 PM
I like the ACE, but never tried the tusker.  Big on US made, but the aussie's are family.
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Post by: khardrunner on May 24, 2012, 09:14:00 PM
love ace... tough as anything
Title: Re: Tusker or ace?
Post by: ChrisM on May 24, 2012, 09:18:00 PM
What about sharpening ease.  I file sharpen and can get STOS, zwickey, and woodsman heads shavin sharp.  So which one has the edge.
Title: Re: Tusker or ace?
Post by: Jason R. Wesbrock on May 24, 2012, 10:29:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by ChrisM:
What about sharpening ease.  I file sharpen and can get STOS, zwickey, and woodsman heads shavin sharp.  So which one has the edge.
I've never handled a Tusker head, but have heard nothing but great things about them. That being said, I find the 200-grain Ace heads extremely easy to sharpen, and they hold their edge exceptionally well.
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Post by: Night Wing on May 24, 2012, 11:09:00 PM
I think Ace are a little easier to sharpen than a Tusker.
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Post by: straitera on May 24, 2012, 11:31:00 PM
Have both & like them. Standardized on Ace about 2 years ago. Easy to sharpen & fly perfect.
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Post by: Biathlonman on May 24, 2012, 11:37:00 PM
I just got some Ace heads and I'm impressed.  Never seen a tusker.
Title: Re: Tusker or ace?
Post by: Stone Knife on May 25, 2012, 05:39:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by michaelschwister:
  Big on US made, but the aussie's are family.
:thumbsup:  The guy's at tusker look like serious hunters and would get my vote, I plan on getting a set of Deltas to mount on some Surewoods for the coming deer season.
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Post by: Lonala on May 25, 2012, 05:50:00 AM
Ive used both and like the ace better just because there easier to sharpen.I use ace and Grizzly.
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Post by: Russ Clagett on May 25, 2012, 08:40:00 AM
I just went through this whole thing too.......I finally had to put the Tuskers on a belt sander and then gave up.

I'm sure there is a really nifty fast way to razor sharpen a Tusker, but I dont know what it is. I do think once you get a Tusker sharp you could shoot it through a cinderblock wall with no bad effects..

Went back to Ace 200's.........sharp in 8 minutes, fly great, and US made.

Just dont buy 'em all, cause I'm gonna need some more.....
Title: Re: Tusker or ace?
Post by: Doc Nock on May 25, 2012, 11:25:00 AM
Russ,

I solved that problem: I buy the KME sharp from Tim at Braveheart (sponsor) and then use my KME sharpener and it's slick and eazy to keep Tusker's sharp!

They are almost as hard as the Grizzly...but you're right...I was sharpening other heads every other day in my quiver to keep them sharp.

Not with Tuskers.  I think they come with a decent bevel edge now from Tusker, too...but a bit steeper (30*???) vs. the 25 I like from KME and that is about what the Broadhead Pro keeps on easily...25* roughly.
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Post by: Bow man on May 25, 2012, 12:16:00 PM
I love the Ace!!!
Title: Re: Tusker or ace?
Post by: Zradix on May 25, 2012, 05:01:00 PM
What are you hunting?
What is your draw weight and length?
Total arrow weight?

That ace is a lot wider than the concorde.

Might make a difference depending on your set up and intended game.
Title: Re: Tusker or ace?
Post by: SuperK on May 25, 2012, 09:39:00 PM
If I'm using 2 blades the Ace Standard was/is my go to head.  A good 6 inch file and a piece of cardboard and your arms will be bare in no time.
Title: Re: Tusker or ace?
Post by: kbetts on May 25, 2012, 10:03:00 PM
Tuskers need a file to start.  I learned this after a few feeble attempts to sharpen with just a stone.  Need to get through the brazing and then all is good.