My favorite 3 blade fixed broadhead -

Standing Bear · 10-16-2011, 04:16 PM

Again, I really like a heavier 250 grain broadhead and that is why I like glueing a 100 grain steel insert inside a 150 grain glue on.

Last year, I had the opportunity to shoot these and I must say, these broadhead do fly with your field points. The single bevel edges also adds in increased penetration and one can easily see that when you shoot these heads through a foam target.

Stan at Red Feather Archery is, and I can say this, one of this industries gentlemen, he truly cares about the products he produces, which is why I choose this broadhead as my favorite 3 blade fixed broadhead.

Thank you Stan !!! And if you ever want to know more about single bevel broadheads, please give them of any one of their pro staff shooters and they will gladly share this information with you.

Daniel

Dsotm223 · 10-16-2011, 05:01 PM

I have the same pick as you but i prefer the 100 grain.

MLN1963 · 10-16-2011, 10:54 PM

Excuse my ignorance, but how how much weight change is there after sharpening them? In the video it sure looked like he took odd a lot of metal. It seemed like quite a pile of filings laying there.

Standing Bear · 10-17-2011, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MLN1963

Excuse my ignorance, but how how much weight change is there after sharpening them? In the video it sure looked like he took odd a lot of metal. It seemed like quite a pile of filings laying there.

Actually, the weight change is extremely minimal. Stan does a really good job in ensuring they have a consistent manufactured edge when the broadheads get built. What I do is I this, using Red Feather Archery's sharpening jig, I clean up the manufacturer main edge using finer diamond hones, using a medium hone and then a fine hone. Once I have done that, I use a ceramic hone.

Usually by then I am able to get a really sharp edge but I prefer my broadheads to have what you call compound edges so I add a slightly wider angle on top of the finer edge. This sharpening technique does not require you to remove alot of material therefore decreasing the total weight of the broadhead but simply adds increased strength to its main edge.

Shoot straight !!

Red Feather Archery · 10-17-2011, 10:22 PM

Thank you for the kind words, Daniel! Good to see you posting again. Please send my best along to Sylvie!

Daniel is right on with the sharpening of the Phoenix using a compound bevel. They are best treated like a chisel or plane blade and not touched up each time along the entire blade, but rather put a micro bevel on them. A quick pass on the fine stone and you'll be shaving again.

You'd be surprised at how much metal has to be removed before you get even 3 grains to come off a head. Have no fear about touching up these (or any of the other very fine fixed blades on the market) when you feel the need to reestablish a very sharp edge. You won't change the POI until many sharpenings later.

bowhunterportug · 11-22-2011, 10:55 AM

What kind of sharpener do you all use to sharp a broadhead, especially the rfa phoenix?

Red Feather Archery · 11-26-2011, 09:07 AM

bowhunterportug, I use a fine mill bastard file for my broadheads. We offer a jig that allows people to use sandpaper on glass for a sharpening system if that is your preference, but I like the in the field touch up abilities of a file.

roosclan · 02-25-2012, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Feather Archery

bowhunterportug, I use a fine mill bastard file for my broadheads. We offer a jig that allows people to use sandpaper on glass for a sharpening system if that is your preference, but I like the in the field touch up abilities of a file.

And I really like that jig! It did a great job on my son's Phoenix.

ArchersParadox · 03-10-2012, 06:34 PM

nice and BIG!!

10-16-2011, 04:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Standing Bear Moderator Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northwest Territories, Canada Posts: 845	My favorite 3 blade fixed broadhead Again, I really like a heavier 250 grain broadhead and that is why I like glueing a 100 grain steel insert inside a 150 grain glue on. Last year, I had the opportunity to shoot these and I must say, these broadhead do fly with your field points. The single bevel edges also adds in increased penetration and one can easily see that when you shoot these heads through a foam target. Stan at Red Feather Archery is, and I can say this, one of this industries gentlemen, he truly cares about the products he produces, which is why I choose this broadhead as my favorite 3 blade fixed broadhead. Thank you Stan !!! And if you ever want to know more about single bevel broadheads, please give them of any one of their pro staff shooters and they will gladly share this information with you. Daniel __________________ Authorized Athens Archery Dealer, Athens Factory Staff Shooter Swhacker Pro Staff

10-16-2011, 05:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dsotm223 125gr Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 431	I have the same pick as you but i prefer the 100 grain. __________________ Bear Buckmaster BTR 71lbs @ 28" 308 fps Gold Tip Kinetics 468 gr. 98.61 ft/lbs

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ArchersParadox Trial Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 11	nice and BIG!! __________________ #60 Hoyt Vector Turbo MAX-1, #60 Hoyt Alphaburner Blackout, TradTech Pinnacle #43 Kaya Carbon Limb

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10-16-2011, 10:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
MLN1963 100gr Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 148	Excuse my ignorance, but how how much weight change is there after sharpening them? In the video it sure looked like he took odd a lot of metal. It seemed like quite a pile of filings laying there.

10-17-2011, 10:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Red Feather Archery Broadhead Maker Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 757	Thank you for the kind words, Daniel! Good to see you posting again. Please send my best along to Sylvie! Daniel is right on with the sharpening of the Phoenix using a compound bevel. They are best treated like a chisel or plane blade and not touched up each time along the entire blade, but rather put a micro bevel on them. A quick pass on the fine stone and you'll be shaving again. You'd be surprised at how much metal has to be removed before you get even 3 grains to come off a head. Have no fear about touching up these (or any of the other very fine fixed blades on the market) when you feel the need to reestablish a very sharp edge. You won't change the POI until many sharpenings later.

11-22-2011, 10:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
bowhunterportug 85gr Join Date: May 2011 Location: Portugal Posts: 32	What kind of sharpener do you all use to sharp a broadhead, especially the rfa phoenix?

11-26-2011, 09:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
Red Feather Archery Broadhead Maker Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 757	bowhunterportug, I use a fine mill bastard file for my broadheads. We offer a jig that allows people to use sandpaper on glass for a sharpening system if that is your preference, but I like the in the field touch up abilities of a file.