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Title: broadhead choice
Post by: johandre on November 25, 2014, 05:30:00 PM
Hi guys im looking for some advice. im using zwickey heads. But I want to try some other heads like grizzly or vpa. i will have to import some heads because there are not allot of heads for the trad hunter here in SA
Title: Re: broadhead choice
Post by: Friend on November 25, 2014, 05:54:00 PM
There likely are numerous BH choices that will either meet and/or exceed your requirements.

The viable choices in just selecting one in and of itself is often the agonizing challenge. We have been blessed with many great choices.

What are your bow specs and your actual draw length?

What is the range of the total arrow wt which you desire?


What are to be the targeted game animals?


There are many TG members far more qualified than myself to better address your inquiry as they will be now more informed of your needs.

You may also wish to consider posting your inquiry within the Dark Continent forum.

All the best in fulfilling your quest..
Title: Re: broadhead choice
Post by: Friend on November 25, 2014, 05:55:00 PM
Title: Re: broadhead choice
Post by: habujohn on November 25, 2014, 07:30:00 PM
There are so many great heads these days, it's fun shooting and testing them.  Should be no issue getting them from the states.  I like Ace, Snuffers, Delta heads.
Title: Re: broadhead choice
Post by: saltwatertom on November 25, 2014, 11:30:00 PM
Just SHARP!
Title: Re: broadhead choice
Post by: TradBrewSC on November 26, 2014, 08:44:00 AM
I really enjoy simmons heads.

The Safari's work great for me!
Title: Re: broadhead choice
Post by: Longbowlogan on November 26, 2014, 08:55:00 AM
Simmons Safari's for me too!

This is a bloodtrail from last weekend!
  (http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h413/Longbowlogan/IMG_1231.jpg) (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/Longbowlogan/media/IMG_1231.jpg.html)

This is a buck I shot 2 years ago with a Safari, buck went 30 yards from the tree and fell over. They put big holes in animals!
  (http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h413/Longbowlogan/100MEDIA_IMAG0584.jpg) (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/Longbowlogan/media/100MEDIA_IMAG0584.jpg.html)
Title: Re: broadhead choice
Post by: DaveT1963 on November 26, 2014, 09:24:00 AM
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Originally posted by Longbowlogan:
Simmons Safari's for me too!

This is a bloodtrail from last weekend!
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Same here. ... Love the safari head.   This is entry hole pic of buck I took last weekend. .. fell within sight of tree

   (http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx106/Davet1963/20141123_080431_zpsfufk4bfn.jpg)
Title: Re: broadhead choice
Post by: johandre on November 26, 2014, 10:07:00 AM
ok the simmons sounds good and i can get them in SA but only the tree shark
Title: Re: broadhead choice
Post by: Jake Scott on November 27, 2014, 07:09:00 AM
Call or email Dave Oligee, the owner of Simmons.  He is a super nice guy, and I'm sure you guys can work something out.

Jake
Title: Re: broadhead choice
Post by: foxbo on November 27, 2014, 07:46:00 AM
Logan, I've never seen a blood trail like that one. Almost looks like a crime scene. Cool pic!
Title: Re: broadhead choice
Post by: dbd870 on November 27, 2014, 07:55:00 AM
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Originally posted by foxbo:
Logan, I've never seen a blood trail like that one. Almost looks like a crime scene. Cool pic!
Very cool pic; love it when it looks like that.
Title: Re: broadhead choice
Post by: Stixbowdrew on November 27, 2014, 10:04:00 AM
I'm sold on Abowyer heads! Super easy to sharpen and easy to mount
Title: Re: broadhead choice
Post by: The Ole' Bowhunter on November 27, 2014, 12:41:00 PM
My son shoot 160 grizzlys however he had trouble getting them razor sharp ar first until he purchased a carboard wheel and super-fine grinding wheel which he uses on his 6" bench grinder.  He now grindes a fine edge on his grizzly heads untilbhe gets a fine burr then he strops off that burr which he then ends up with a super fine, razor-sharp edge that kills cleanly and quickly.