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Juniper:
I've taken two elk with a lam recurve 56#.  The first was with a 3:1 style broadhead, extremely sharp, got complete pass through at 25yds with a lighter arrow (approx 480gr).  The arrow dead centered a rib on the way in and clipped one on the way out.  I feel that the shape & sharpness of the head was the most important thing in this particular scenario.  Second elk with same bow, different broadhead, arrow around 500gr.  This head was not as long, maybe 2-2.5:1 with a bleeder blade installed.  I was a little worried about the bleeder blade, but the main blades were very sharp.  Again at 25 yards broadhead went completely through, but the arrow barely stayed in the animal.  I believe the sharpness of the broadhead makes ALOT of difference.  I think most traditional broadheads are not sharp enough "out of the box" and should be sharpened to a razor edge.  Haven't shot an animal with at trade point (yet) but you can bet one thing, it will be sharp. 

Titan_Bow:
Thanks for the input Juniper!  I have shot STOS heads for the last several years, more of a 3:1 style.  I plan on making trade points in that same sort of style, but try and get the weight around 200gr.  It is very encouraging to hear the good penetration stories, lol.  Congrats on the elk

Pat B:
Be sure you support your 3:1 ratio head very well with the shaft. There is a lot of leverage at that ratio that can dislodge a trade point from the shaft.    Pat

Titan_Bow:
Thanks Pat, my plan is to use the shaft as the "ferrule"   Similar to this drawing I did to get an idea

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