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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Mafort on July 02, 2018, 02:07:21 pm

Title: 2 blade or 3?
Post by: Mafort on July 02, 2018, 02:07:21 pm: just as the title says 2 or three bladed broadheads. whats your preference and why?
Title: Re: 2 blade or 3?
Post by: Pat B on July 02, 2018, 03:36:15 pm: 2 blade penetrates better but a 3 blade opens a bigger hole. I use both. It depends of your bows weight also. For lighter bows, say 45# or less I'd go with a 2 blade.
Title: Re: 2 blade or 3?
Post by: Mafort on July 02, 2018, 07:20:01 pm: so for a 75#@28" english longbow i should go with a 3 blade?
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Post by: osage outlaw on July 02, 2018, 07:37:51 pm: I prefer a 2 blade cut on contact point.
Title: Re: 2 blade or 3?
Post by: Pat B on July 02, 2018, 08:34:15 pm: The one I use is the Wenzel Woodsman, a 3 blade with an almost 3:1 profile. The Woodsman is a cut on contact also. There are lots of effective 2 blade broadheads also like the Zwickys and the Grizzly.
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Post by: chamookman on July 03, 2018, 05:21:22 am: Hard to beat Bear Greenies also ! Bob
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Post by: mullet on July 05, 2018, 10:45:33 am: Two blade. Greenies, Deadheads and Grizzlys.
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Post by: gutpile on July 13, 2018, 09:04:16 am: here is my DL... two blade penetrate better but blood trail can be massive or hardly at all... the slice can quickly plug with fat or tissue...3 blades typically dont penetrate as well however will not clog as quickly as two leaving a much better blood trail to follow..IMO.. the wensel woodsman is the best 3 blade.. I still like the magnus 2 blade they also have a 4 blade which is basically the two blade with a slot for bleeder blades... either work fine and if placement is correct ..meat is served..gut
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Post by: Blayne on July 24, 2018, 04:16:02 pm: Agree with all of the above. I really like 3:1 ratio heads, either 3 or 2 blade. I limit my three blade usage to heavier bows, over 50lbs. I also think more that how many blades, is what can you get shaving sharp? I find some heads are easier than others. My sharpening ability is not so good, but I have found that a good file works great with three blades(angle is built in to the head), and a carbide wheel type sharpener works great with two. Soon I will have a bare left arm as I get ready for opener ;D My two...
Title: Re: 2 blade or 3?
Post by: GlisGlis on July 25, 2018, 05:07:35 am: Quote
so for a 75#@28" english longbow i should go with a 3 blade

You may want to consider a lighter bow for better accuracy
Title: Re: 2 blade or 3?
Post by: Mafort on July 25, 2018, 01:43:16 pm: that is light to me. i however might go with a shorter bow depending on where i hunt.
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Post by: GlisGlis on July 26, 2018, 05:39:41 am: Quote
that is light to me.

blunts will work just fine then (lol) (lol)
Title: Re: 2 blade or 3?
Post by: Mafort on July 26, 2018, 11:15:58 am: Lol not for deer. My uncle drew an elk tag for Colorado so I’m gunna let him use my yew ELB. Thats where this thread came from. He has to use metal points for Colorado. I made some pretty decent shafts from ash I just need to know what points to put on this thing. I’ve got a few weeks to make a decision and get them done.
Title: Re: 2 blade or 3?
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 26, 2018, 12:40:39 pm: If I shot 75# bows I would use 3 blade exclusively.
Title: Re: 2 blade or 3?
Post by: Mafort on July 26, 2018, 01:11:12 pm: Quote from: PEARL DRUMS/PEARLY/PD/DRUMS on July 26, 2018, 12:40:39 pm
If I shot 75# bows I would use 3 blade exclusively.

noted!!!!!! thanks pearl