I shoot 47#s at 25 1/2" Super D. I need some 2 blade 175 grain or so heads for my carbon setup. What are your recommendations?
Thinking 175 grain Tiger Sharks or 140 grain SB Grizzly's with aluminum adapter?
I just bought the 140 Grizzlies with a 36 grain x-long adapter. No kills yet, but pleased as punch.
If you are actually getting 47#s @ 25 1/2", either would probably be alright; however, if your bow is marked 47# and you are drawing 25 1/2", I would lean towards the grizzly's.
Just ordered some 140 Grizzlys from Bill.
I plan on using the long AL adapters.
I draw 27", shoot 53# at 28".
I think they'll work fine.
Irv Eichorst
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The 175 VPA Penetrators I used last year worked well.
The 175 grain Woodsman Elites work real well. They fly great out of my Leon Stewart #45-#50 longbows. I also use the .500 Beman Centershot carbon arrows cut at 29".
Ron
You try the VPA's and you will never buy anything else...they fly true...easy to sharpen...tough...get some 175 small game thumpers too
You may be kind of put off by the small size of the Penetrator...compared to what compound shooters are having success with they are still huge...small and tough have been proven to be better
BWD, I draw 47#s bay e a little better at my draw.
I'm leaning towards the Grizzlys because my woods shoot 145 grain field tips. But I have to say those Sharks are impressive! My only concern is sharpening the sharks
TxAg where did you get the 36 grain adapters
Braveheart Archery ....Sweetland X-Long Adapter
I had the long 42 gr adapters on hand as well and they fit fine also.
Thanks TxAg. I have some 42 grain long adapters. I was thinking of just turning them down to 35 grains, but if I can buy them I guess it's better. New to adapters, but I guess that would work.
Silver Flames
QuoteOriginally posted by awbowman:
Thanks TxAg. I have some 42 grain long adapters. I was thinking of just turning them down to 35 grains, but if I can buy them I guess it's better. New to adapters, but I guess that would work.
That would work. I've had good luck taking a pair of wire snips and snipping the last 1/8" or so off, then using a file to smooth it over. Usually takes about 5 grains off.
I'd go with Strickland Helix. I've used 100, 125 and this year 200 grain versions. Devastating!
I can give you an even more complete formula...no messing with adapters (I use 100 grain steel with my 125 grain Eclipses)...screw those VPA Penetrators onto Easton Full Metal Jackets with the hit inserts...they mate like they are a solid unit...pricey yes...worth the price...without a doubt
DDave
How about zwickey with long aluminum adapter? Maybe a piece of lead shot or three to make weight.
What are you wanting to shoot with these heads???
Deer and maybe a few hogs Terry.
I have some WW with adapters tuned up, but was thinking 2 blades this year
I will be using 175 grain vpa's, both two and three blade this year.
Fred see if anyone is close to you has these.There are so many good Heads out there now.Ive tried alot over the last 50 yrs.If you were close Id let you try my Sharks.
Good Luck
I have the same specs as you and just got a few tree sharks and the got some 175 tiger sharks they both fly great!!!n I will be using the 175 gr tiger shark this year. I picked up a steel master and have them hunting sharp in about 5 min.
Another vote for the 175gr VPAs. I am currently using the 3 blade, but I am going to give the 2 blades a try this year.
Tiger sharks by Simmons for sure! Great head
Go with the VPA 2 blade heads. I love mine. :thumbsup:
Grizzly 130's with 40 grain 11/32nd's long aluminum adapters. When glue is added they are right at 175 total. These with my 29" Carbon Express Heritage shafts I am right at 500 grains which is 10 gpp for my 50# bows.
Shot them tonight and they fly perfectly. Just started fooling with broadheads since we are now two weeks out and am leaning toward this setup.
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