Which is better and Why? -

Squish · 05-18-2011, 12:34 PM

Single Bevel or Double?

Never shot a single, but hear they have their benefits. Which do you believe is better and why.

Fabbri · 05-18-2011, 01:49 PM

hello
I am practicing broadheads on sand, and I can tell you that single bevels penetrate deeper than double bevel (test between a zwickey no mercy and a zwickey eskimo)

the advantage of the single bevel, for me, is that they made a "S" shape, harder to close, in the meat, and the single bevel could easily break a rib (easier than a double bevel). that's what I read in the dr ashby report.

who tried the broadheads on animals could tell you better about the differences between single and double bevel on meat and ribs
I am interested in that too!!!!

tappedandtagged · 05-25-2011, 09:13 AM

Seeing as sand is merely being pushed away, rather than being cut through, I don't feel that is a good medium for testing broadhead penetration. I would think that the sand would only tell you which is more areodynamic, but not which one cuts through tissue the best. Just my .02

Fabbri · 05-25-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tappedandtagged

Seeing as sand is merely being pushed away, rather than being cut through, I don't feel that is a good medium for testing broadhead penetration. I would think that the sand would only tell you which is more areodynamic, but not which one cuts through tissue the best. Just my .02

I agree with u. I am telling just my experience on what I could test.

187BOWHUNTER · 06-02-2011, 07:01 PM

Im guna be shootin slug holes, you cant close that hole!

seminole · 06-03-2011, 07:22 AM

Depends on which can maintane edge retention through the animal. Some heads bore thier way through but really are not as efficient at cutting due to geometry, blade angle, or materials used in the blade. If you are going to shoot light heads a double bevel. If you are going to shoot heavy heads a single bevel will work. There is just a ton of variables you will have to sort through. So the answere is really: depends.

Both a single bevel and double bevel have killed effectively for a very long time.

Mark Land · 06-09-2011, 09:02 AM

Edge retention is the big issue and not sure on the single bevel heads, but penetration wise as long as the arrow is exiting the animal it really does not matter. But since I always prefer to shoot a multi-blade head I have good holes coming and going in the animals I typically shoot and ensure a pass thru with as much cutting and damage as possible is what I look for in a broadhead.

Arrowds · 06-13-2011, 10:29 AM

With respect to the fundamental reason we use a broadhead....Lethality...despite the huge marketing hype type effort surrounding this single bevel edge promotion in recent years....in my testing on wild boar hogs with all other factors being equal...there was not one single documentable result which was any different than that result from use of double bevel blades. Dead was dead.
My testing of this question surrounding single vs double bevel did result in only one distinct difference when all was said and done under review of the microscope. Edge retention. Single bevel just doesn't have the mechanical structure to sustain an impact to the degree the double bevel edges can withstand.

05-18-2011, 12:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Squish Trial Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 3	Which is better and Why? Single Bevel or Double? Never shot a single, but hear they have their benefits. Which do you believe is better and why.

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Mark Land Muzzy Representative Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 190	Edge retention is the big issue and not sure on the single bevel heads, but penetration wise as long as the arrow is exiting the animal it really does not matter. But since I always prefer to shoot a multi-blade head I have good holes coming and going in the animals I typically shoot and ensure a pass thru with as much cutting and damage as possible is what I look for in a broadhead. __________________ Muzzy Products Technical Support Specialist Prostaff Director Bowfishing Promotions

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05-18-2011, 01:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fabbri 125gr Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Latina, Italy Posts: 319	hello I am practicing broadheads on sand, and I can tell you that single bevels penetrate deeper than double bevel (test between a zwickey no mercy and a zwickey eskimo) the advantage of the single bevel, for me, is that they made a "S" shape, harder to close, in the meat, and the single bevel could easily break a rib (easier than a double bevel). that's what I read in the dr ashby report. who tried the broadheads on animals could tell you better about the differences between single and double bevel on meat and ribs I am interested in that too!!!!

05-25-2011, 09:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
tappedandtagged 85gr Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 56	Seeing as sand is merely being pushed away, rather than being cut through, I don't feel that is a good medium for testing broadhead penetration. I would think that the sand would only tell you which is more areodynamic, but not which one cuts through tissue the best. Just my .02

06-03-2011, 07:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
seminole 75gr Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 20	Depends on which can maintane edge retention through the animal. Some heads bore thier way through but really are not as efficient at cutting due to geometry, blade angle, or materials used in the blade. If you are going to shoot light heads a double bevel. If you are going to shoot heavy heads a single bevel will work. There is just a ton of variables you will have to sort through. So the answere is really: depends. Both a single bevel and double bevel have killed effectively for a very long time.

06-13-2011, 10:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
Arrowds Broadhead Maker Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 173	With respect to the fundamental reason we use a broadhead....Lethality...despite the huge marketing hype type effort surrounding this single bevel edge promotion in recent years....in my testing on wild boar hogs with all other factors being equal...there was not one single documentable result which was any different than that result from use of double bevel blades. Dead was dead. My testing of this question surrounding single vs double bevel did result in only one distinct difference when all was said and done under review of the microscope. Edge retention. Single bevel just doesn't have the mechanical structure to sustain an impact to the degree the double bevel edges can withstand.