Which of these single bevel heads would you try?

[jerp]

Somebody around here alerted us to the fact that Alaska Bowhunting Supply is clearing out some of their broadheads. I have been wanting to try a single bevel head and they have two models in the 150 grain weight I shoot. These heads used to sell for $89 per three, now $39. Question - which of these would you go with? First one is called the Maasai, second one is the Samurai

[Junkers88]

I actually ordered two 3 packs of the 150g Samurai to try out only to find that they are heavier than I needed. I bought them instead of the others based solely on appearance. I like the looks of one vs the other.

Richard.

[mikeyb_23]

Where are you buying these at?

[jerp]

Where are you buying these at?

http://www.grizzlystik.com/Web-Deals-C48.aspx

These are the ones on clearance

[Bisch]

I don't think you would go wrong with either, but I would go with the Samurai just because i like the shape better.

Bisch

[duck'n]

Thanks for the heads up...I am drooling over the Samurai 175's...may have to pull the trigger!

[chackworth3]

Either would work. Get one of each

[mikeyb_23]

Does it matter that they are all left beveled?

[jerp]

Does it matter that they are all left beveled?

They need to be shot with left helical fletching

[Junkers88]

Does it matter that they are all left beveled?

Not all of them are. The 150's I ordered are right bevel.


Richard.

[SwampRabbit]

Somebody around here alerted us to the fact that Alaska Bowhunting Supply is clearing out some of their broadheads. I have been wanting to try a single bevel head and they have two models in the 150 grain weight I shoot. These heads used to sell for $89 per three, now $39. Question - which of these would you go with? First one is called the Maasai, second one is the Samurai

I'd go with the one that you would be better at sharpening. The previous method I used to sharpen, the convex blades would be better. The way I sharpen now, the straight edge would be better.

I actually ordered two 3 packs of the 150g Samurai to try out only to find that they are heavier than I needed. I bought them instead of the others based solely on appearance. I like the looks of one vs the other.
Richard.

What weight up front did you end up with needing? Are you out of room to cut down your shaft by 1/4" - 1/2"?

Does it matter that they are all left beveled?

Yes, you need to match the bevel to your fletchings. Left bevel to Left Wing, Right to Right.

[Junkers88]

What weight up front did you end up with needing? Are you out of room to cut down your shaft by 1/4" - 1/2"?

I've not started the actual tuning yet but in looking at all the spine calculators I'd have to go down to a 28.75" length to get the dynamic spines to match up and with a 29" draw that just isn't going to fly. I'm still waiting for our budget to stabilize (thank you government for taking three weeks to pay me) so that I can order the string I need from Daniel.

Who knows maybe the spine on the Journey will be different from the Sage enough that I can make it work but I'm not holding my breath.

Richard.

[J_Foster]

I bought a 3 pack of the Maasai 150's last week. Haven't had a chance to try them out yet but from the research I've done, they should prove quite effective. I'll be happy to share my experience with them once I've had a chance to shoot with 'em a bit. I also picked up a 3 pack of the Silver Flames 180. Can't wait to try them both.

[DRT]

Does it matter that they are all left beveled?

For northern hemisphere hunting this is what you need. For southern hemisphere you would need "right" beveled heads.

[Jon-Paul]

Which of these single bevel heads would you try?

They are great heads (Maasai 150), I love them. I have about 10 packs of them.