Just received my new catalog from ABS. On the inside page is an ad for the new Ashby Broadhead:

* Machined from one piece 440B stainless steel
* .072 blade thickness
* 58 Rockwell hardness
* Straightedge 3:1 design
* 25 degree single bevel (R or L)
* 300 gr.
* 3 per pack......$89.95

Hmmm...$30 each for a broadhead. Not sure, but I don't think I'll buy more than a couple dozen.

 :eek:

If I had posted before going to bale hay, I would have beat you to the punch Ric! I got my catalog and my Samarias ordered! My catalog said $79.95 for 3 and 200gr. is the highest wt.?

they look good and shoot well, a friend of mine has one and I was able to shoot it,  looks to be indestuctable. I am looking forward to them being in production so I can order some

b.glass -
200 gr. is the maximum weight and 3 for $79.95 for the Samurai Broadhead.

The Ashby Broadhead is 300gr. only and priced at 3 for $89.95. The only option shown is right or left bevel.

hogdancer - ABS is selling them now for delivery in early October.

These heads are undestructable as i have said before..IMO there is not a bow strong enough to damage or break this head.... Finally a solid one piece head out of 440 stainless. Hogdancer had his Prototypes flying like a dart...quality is expensive.

joebuck - "quality is expensive." You got that right. I've spent less on a quality custom longbow than it would cost for 2 dozen of these broadheads. I'm certain theyu are well made and are quality broadheads. When I said, "Not sure, but I don't think I'll buy more than a couple dozen" I sincerely hope you understood the tongue was buried firmly into the cheek.

im looking forward to some pics

Yeah I am looking for some pics too, If they are remotley shaped like the griz I might buy some for this season. I hate to spend so much but I think it may be worth it. I am no griz expert just started shooting them, and they shoot great!

But sharpening is like hand to hand combat. between file and BHd. If these are sharp, that is the key. I am picky about sharp. Alot say hunt ready out the pack but very very few deliver it in a fixed blade trad style head.

Someone get some pics up!

Jason

Ric, I understood your comment, and I agree totally, but this go around I might just suck it up! LOL

All I have is Prototype pics that i took...let me get permission from the board of directors...i'll be back

Yeah, I'd sure like to see what they look like..
I've not seen the Samurai either. I went the web page but they're not there, or I didn't find them.

I'd like to see what they look like.  Waiting....

AAAuuuggghhh!!!! I didn't order the BH I wanted!! I guess I turned too many pages! I'll have to call tomorrow and change my order.

Would it be ok to show a picture of the picture in the catalog?

For some reason I think I might get in trouble for this but here it is!

J-dog,

I made up a simple jig for grinding the 25 degree angle.  Then finish with a Gatco/Lansky type sharperner for the final edge.  Works well.  Here's the link"

 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=060487  

 

These heads are on their way to Africa on Thursday!

I'm telling!

It was all your fault!!! You started it!!

 :p

LOL.  Thanks    :D .  Looks pretty sweet.

Ashby can't make a glue on? My cedars aren't tapped.  Do they make a glue on at about 150 to 175?

HI SOS, I have drooled over that jig since I saw your post. But I have no belt sanders or equipment. That looks sweet. I started using the 160s this year and am really impressed with the way they shoot. I have two more to grind down then I am gonna start them on the stones.

I like the looks of the Ashby head, looks like it could withstand a bomb hit.

J