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Broadhead sharpening
Posted on 6/27/22 at 5:34 pm
Posted on 6/27/22 at 5:34 pm
I've decided to move to the Iron Wills and sharpen with the stay sharp guides. What is the OBs take on these products?
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Posted on 6/27/22 at 5:53 pm to jeauxyburrow
Great head. Pricey. The sharpening guides work but take time. Iron will uses some strong excellent metal
Posted on 6/27/22 at 6:03 pm to jeauxyburrow
The pro's are they are bullet proof, razor sharp, penetrate, and can be reused.
I tried them a few years back, shot one doe and then switched back to rages. It's only one data point, but the iron will passed through like butter, but left a small clean wound channel that did not leave much of a blood trail. I prefer a 1.75"+ gaping wound channel over penetration.
Again, it's just my experience with one whitetail, but I think they are better suited to larger/tougher game where penetration is more of a priority. I do still carry one in the quiver for an opportune shot on a hog.
Also they are kind of loud, but I went with the slotted design. The solid may be a little more quiet.
I tried them a few years back, shot one doe and then switched back to rages. It's only one data point, but the iron will passed through like butter, but left a small clean wound channel that did not leave much of a blood trail. I prefer a 1.75"+ gaping wound channel over penetration.
Again, it's just my experience with one whitetail, but I think they are better suited to larger/tougher game where penetration is more of a priority. I do still carry one in the quiver for an opportune shot on a hog.
Also they are kind of loud, but I went with the slotted design. The solid may be a little more quiet.
Posted on 6/27/22 at 6:44 pm to jeauxyburrow
Magnus Suffer is the easiest to sharpen. Set it down on a stone with one blade up and go to work.
Posted on 6/27/22 at 7:15 pm to Barneyrb
Ive had pretty good results with the single bevels. I shot a decent buck that walked 30 yards and died, a doe that walked 20 yards and died, and I hit a doe very low at a steep angle and she bled a good amount but ended up getting chased off the property by some house dogs(long story) and I didn’t recover her. I’m not sure if I would’ve with any broadhead with that shot and circumstance.
The main thing I’ve noticed is they don’t react as much when hit with a sharp broadhead. Much easier to find a deer that walked 30 yards vs one that ran 120 yards. I’m pleased, I’ll use them again. I have the stay sharp stuff, there’s a learning curve but it’s works very well.
Doe
Blood trail from buck
I may not always shoot iron wills or even fixed blades but I’ll definitely be shooting the sharpest thing I can.
The main thing I’ve noticed is they don’t react as much when hit with a sharp broadhead. Much easier to find a deer that walked 30 yards vs one that ran 120 yards. I’m pleased, I’ll use them again. I have the stay sharp stuff, there’s a learning curve but it’s works very well.
Doe
Blood trail from buck
I may not always shoot iron wills or even fixed blades but I’ll definitely be shooting the sharpest thing I can.
This post was edited on 6/27/22 at 7:22 pm
Posted on 6/27/22 at 10:00 pm to jeauxyburrow
Looks like Ashby's way of broadheads.
Posted on 6/28/22 at 7:13 am to jeauxyburrow
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What is the OBs take on these products?
I don't shoot Iron Wills but I do shoot GrizzlyStik Samurai, so same concept.
I also use stay sharp guides and they get the job done.
I also recommend a strop for finishing and get them that extra sharp.
Just be careful. I've cut myself so many times when I made the switch
Posted on 6/28/22 at 10:13 am to jeauxyburrow
I use a KME sharpener and would highly recommend it to anyone. You can adjust the bevel angle by just adding/removing a little painters tape to the rolling wheel. I have sharpened both cutthroats and VPAs on it and they are scary sharp. I use diamond stones - I forget the actual grits but it is about 4-5 different grits then finish by stropping on cardboard with a little compound on it. The twist rate of the single bevels with a 4 fletch helical is crazy. I shoot into a Rhinehardt BH target, and the arrow makes about 4 revolutions once it impacts the target. Bareshaft tune first and the BH should fly good. Just my 2 cents
Posted on 6/28/22 at 1:36 pm to AyyyBaw
I wish I’d of waited on the kme. They were out of stock everywhere at the time and I bought the stay sharp. I’m able to get my broadheads very sharp but it’s not as nice of a tool as the kme
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