do you re-use...
01-05-2008 | 08:25 PM
#51
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RE: do you re-use...
depend on dirt if it is rocky or sandy might dull the blade but the dirt hirt is just dirt and water and some coal if your lucky and own the land
ORIGINAL: 125py
lets say you miss a deer/coyote/or anything else and you brand new broadhead just goes into the ground. Do you reuse the broadhead on a deer?, or do you think it would be too dull. I shoot thunderhead 100 grains.
I would tend to think it would be fine to use them on a deer.
lets say you miss a deer/coyote/or anything else and you brand new broadhead just goes into the ground. Do you reuse the broadhead on a deer?, or do you think it would be too dull. I shoot thunderhead 100 grains.
I would tend to think it would be fine to use them on a deer.
01-05-2008 | 08:36 PM
#52
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ORIGINAL: Rob/PA Bowyer
Using a broadhead over without changing blades or resharpening is wrong on so many levels. You were LUCKY!
ORIGINAL: MeanV2
If True that truely is a shame[:'(] I never knew anyone was that cheap or ?????[:@]
Dan
ORIGINAL: defenbaugh
i have a broadhead that i have used on 3 deer without changing or sharpening the blades and they are muzzy's
i have a broadhead that i have used on 3 deer without changing or sharpening the blades and they are muzzy's
Dan
01-05-2008 | 10:44 PM
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RE: do you re-use...
Never. Shoot an arrow into the dirt or similar and it is dull. You can not reuse that broadhead until you change the blades or sharpen them. I don't use any broadhead unlessI can shave with it. You should also check to make sure it is straight.
01-05-2008 | 10:57 PM
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RE: do you re-use...
I shoot spitfires and after each shot I take them apart and clean them. If the blades are still straight I sharpen them. It's really not that hard to do. Just takes a little time. Usually only use them one more time. If you don't feel like you can sharpen them, don't.
01-06-2008 | 07:51 AM
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RE: do you re-use...
I use razor blades every day for a living and they get duller the moment they touch anything ,be it foam, wood,or carpet.If your blades aren't virgin I wouln't take you hunting with me. would you shave with a dull razor ?
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01-06-2008 | 07:57 AM
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RE: do you re-use...
depends on what they look like? I shot 2 deer last year with the same Shuttle point and they were complete pass thrus into the ground! After the 2nd one though I had to retire it due to the fact it had some big nicks taken out of it! I would assume from rocks!
01-06-2008 | 08:33 AM
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ORIGINAL: LKNCHOPPERS
Never. Shoot an arrow into the dirt or similar and it is dull. You can not reuse that broadhead until you change the blades or sharpen them. I don't use any broadhead unless I can shave with it. You should also check to make sure it is straight.
Never. Shoot an arrow into the dirt or similar and it is dull. You can not reuse that broadhead until you change the blades or sharpen them. I don't use any broadhead unless I can shave with it. You should also check to make sure it is straight.
01-06-2008 | 08:44 AM
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ORIGINAL: Nichunter
I would do the same.
ORIGINAL: LKNCHOPPERS
Never. Shoot an arrow into the dirt or similar and it is dull. You can not reuse that broadhead until you change the blades or sharpen them. I don't use any broadhead unless I can shave with it. You should also check to make sure it is straight.
Never. Shoot an arrow into the dirt or similar and it is dull. You can not reuse that broadhead until you change the blades or sharpen them. I don't use any broadhead unless I can shave with it. You should also check to make sure it is straight.
Dan
01-06-2008 | 10:53 AM
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RE: do you re-use...
Query: Is it unethical to hunt with a broadhead that you've never actually field tested? I think so. And as a matter of degree, I'd say that's FAR more irresponsible than hunting with a head that's already taken a deer or been tested in a block.
Seems like the ethics police are jumping all over everyone who doesn't hunt with brand new heads... Well... I think there's something to be said about actually "testing" your head into a block target BEFORE you take it hunting - just to verify that the ferrule is indeed within straightness specs, that everything is seated right, that the blades are properly aligned, and accuracy is confirmed. Too many variables in play (for me, at least) to go out in the woods "hoping" that it hits where it should.
I've got a bin full of racks and a wall full of mounts that says your blades don't need to be shaving sharp to open up a grievous wound channel. Tough to argue with results, ya know?
Seems like the ethics police are jumping all over everyone who doesn't hunt with brand new heads... Well... I think there's something to be said about actually "testing" your head into a block target BEFORE you take it hunting - just to verify that the ferrule is indeed within straightness specs, that everything is seated right, that the blades are properly aligned, and accuracy is confirmed. Too many variables in play (for me, at least) to go out in the woods "hoping" that it hits where it should.
I've got a bin full of racks and a wall full of mounts that says your blades don't need to be shaving sharp to open up a grievous wound channel. Tough to argue with results, ya know?