Experience using the VPA 150 gr 3 blade broadheads

[frassettor]

Would love to hear and see your pics and stories when using the VPA 3 blade 150gr broadheads.   

[kennym]

I've used the 1.125" 200s for several years with great success on whitetails.

Got a few pics somewhere if the 200s pics matter...

[Terry Green]

I don't know anyone that shoots the 150s, but 80% of all javalina taken during nine weeks of of LTR hunts have been with VPAs in the 175 to 250 grain models.

[Wudstix]

I don't usually take hero pictures.  VPA heads are good and solid performers.  Easy to sharpen and keep that way.  I prefer the heavier models as my bows and arrows are on the heavier end of the spectrum.  My input is for wood arrows, 150 grains would be good for bows under 50#, or so.

[frassettor]

I don't know anyone that shoots the 150s, but 80% of all javalina taken during nine weeks of of LTR hunts have been with VPAs in the 175 to 250 grain models.

You now know 1 guy, me : Since moving down in bow weight, I now have the 3 blade VPA 150 gr. Although I'm rethinking that. Maybe trying a wider 2 blade, but I have been unsuccessful in that search so far. Thoughts? I used to shoot the 250 gr VPA, but they are to heavy for my setup now.

VPA are great heads

[Terry Green]

Richard,,,,

1 What is your bow weight and draw length and model?

2 If I remember correctly, you use to shoot Zwickey Deltas, they would be 175grain if you were using a42 grain adapter. Have you tried them?

If they fly and you still want a 3 blade, I'd recommend the 175 as it has a better angle of attack.

Let me know if you can shoot those Deltas.

[frassettor]

Richard,,,,

1 What is your bow weight and draw length and model?

2 If I remember correctly, you use to shoot Zwickey Deltas, they would be 175grain if you were using a42 grain adapter. Have you tried them?

If they fly and you still want a 3 blade, I'd recommend the 175 as it has a better angle of attack.

Let me know if you can shoot those Deltas.

Widow PLX  45#@28, I draw 27 1/2". My arrow weight is already at 540 gr with my current setup.
Correct, I have shot the Deltas with great success! When I bareshafted the new setup the 175s were to heavy. The 150's flew perfectly. I could always try to shorten up my arrow a tad more to bump me up to the 175 gr weight?

[Terry Green]

I'd stay with the 150s.

Lets see that others say..... 

[last arrow]

I'm in the same boat and was leaning towards the 150 grain VPAa. Maybe the 4 blade zwickey eskimos to get 150 grns.  Looking forward to more replies.

[Homey88]

I shot-my buck this year with a VPA 150 3 blade. The shot was almost straight down 5 yards from the base of the stand. I spined him and had to do a follow up shot. I probably didn't need to cause I got pretty good penetration. My set up was 2018 aluminum arrow out of a 50# ILF recurve.

[frassettor]

 

[LookMomNoSights]

Richard,,,,

1 What is your bow weight and draw length and model?

2 If I remember correctly, you use to shoot Zwickey Deltas, they would be 175grain if you were using a42 grain adapter. Have you tried them?

If they fly and you still want a 3 blade, I'd recommend the 175 as it has a better angle of attack.

Let me know if you can shoot those Deltas.

Widow PLX  45#@28, I draw 27 1/2". My arrow weight is already at 540 gr with my current setup.
Correct, I have shot the Deltas with great success! When I bareshafted the new setup the 175s were to heavy. The 150's flew perfectly. I could always try to shorten up my arrow a tad more to bump me up to the 175 gr weight?

You're right in my area of operation:  Toelke Whistlers,  48# @ 28,   same draw length as you.   I sling the 175's on Easton Carbon Legacy 500's with the 75gr brass inserts.  I have in the past also epoxied the glue on 160's to a 75gr steel adapter,  oem arrow inserts. Same results.  They fly as good as you could ask for.  They don't brake for deer either.
Did you say you are bare shaft tuning with broadheads?

[frassettor]

Richard,,,,

1 What is your bow weight and draw length and model?

2 If I remember correctly, you use to shoot Zwickey Deltas, they would be 175grain if you were using a42 grain adapter. Have you tried them?

If they fly and you still want a 3 blade, I'd recommend the 175 as it has a better angle of attack.

Let me know if you can shoot those Deltas.

Widow PLX  45#@28, I draw 27 1/2". My arrow weight is already at 540 gr with my current setup.
Correct, I have shot the Deltas with great success! When I bareshafted the new setup the 175s were to heavy. The 150's flew perfectly. I could always try to shorten up my arrow a tad more to bump me up to the 175 gr weight?

You're right in my area of operation:  Toelke Whistlers,  48# @ 28,  same draw length as you.  I sling the 175's on Easton Carbon Legacy 500's with the 75gr brass inserts.  I have in the past also epoxied the glue on 160's to a 75gr steel adapter,  oem arrow inserts. Same results.  They fly as good as you could ask for.  They don't brake for deer either.
Did you say you are bare shaft tuning with broadheads?

No, I bare shaft with field points.

[LookMomNoSights]

Copy that,  what spine are you shooting currently and at what length?

[frassettor]

Copy that,  what spine are you shooting currently and at what length?

2016 cut to 31"

[Basinboy]

I've only shot a couple critter with VPA 3 blades. I've used the 1-1/4" and the 1-1/8th. Both do the job with excellent blood trails!

[Terry Green]

What weight Basin?

[Biathlonman]

The 150 grain 3 blade gets my vote of confidence.  I used the stainless steel version in Manitoba this spring to shoot a 6'4" black bear (they were on sale right before the hunt, usually use the carbon steel version).  #46 Zipper Nitro and a 30" Easton carbon legacy, total arrow weight of 450 with the lighted nock.  My chrono says 165 fps.  Arrow traveled through a whole lot of bear and still passed through, shot wasn't great but bear still only made it about 200 yards, with an easily followed blood trail.  I was a little concerned about the shorter stubbier nature of the 150 having used the longer VPAs before but that little head dug like all the others.  I wouldn't hesitate to use them anywhere I need a 150 grain head...

[frassettor]

The 150 grain 3 blade gets my vote of confidence.  I used the stainless steel version in Manitoba this spring to shoot a 6'4" black bear (they were on sale right before the hunt, usually use the carbon steel version).  #46 Zipper Nitro and a 30" Easton carbon legacy, total arrow weight of 450 with the lighted nock.  My chrono says 165 fps.  Arrow traveled through a whole lot of bear and still passed through, shot wasn't great but bear still only made it about 200 yards, with an easily followed blood trail.  I was a little concerned about the shorter stubbier nature of the 150 having used the longer VPAs before but that little head dug like all the others.  I wouldn't hesitate to use them anywhere I need a 150 grain head...

Thank you

[Basinboy]

What weight Basin?

50#@26" draw