VPA Broadheads

[portalto]

Looking to increase FOC,accuracy and kinetic energy. Can anyone give me feedback on 175 and 200 grain VPA non-vented broadheads using standard 18" diablos on a matrix 350 SE ? Thanks

[Doe Master]

Don`t know these broadheads . But many years ago tried non-vented fixed on my crossbow with disastrous results because I was given them .
The front did a lot more steering than what the 5 inch feathers could handle . I think with the shorter crossbow arrows in comparison to vertical longer arrows . The affect of wind plane becomes more pronounced .
But if they work for you by all means let us know .

[SEW]

I was never able to get 145g Bear Super Razor Heads to shoot out of my M380&405. Regardless of orientation, weight of insert(26,50,92g), they just wouldn't group. I believe Gaston shoots VPAs, maybe he'll read and share.

[xcaliber]

David, I bumped up a post where those heads were used titled Back from South Africa. Check them out.

[portalto]

Thanks Ex I looked at the link. I think I will experiment with the 175's. Should I just be going heavy insert and more options in a 100 or 125 head. My only dilemma is I was gifted one dozen diablos and am afraid of arrow damage when removing insert. Thanks for helping

[xcaliber]

The Diablo's will do well for you as is with the 150 grain heads or heavier. Now, if you have a ton of money in 100 grain heads, you might want to get more weight in the front to use them.

[portalto]

Making the crossover and yes I have quite a few 100's around. Thanks again for your help

[Hunt it]

I've tried them up to 300grn, they planed too much for my liking out beyond 40 yards. Keep it close they should be fine, good solid head.

[hillHuntR]

Only use the lighter 125gr nonvented heads on black eagle arrows, but i am happy. Shoot as good as slick tricks did for me out to 40yards and are easy to sharpen. Think i am at about 5 deer and a coyote with them now

[portalto]

Excellent info folks. Only thing I shoot at past 40 yards are pigs. Thanks

[xcaliber]

I don't use them, not because of any negative reviews, just got a ton of other heads. That said, Drew had enough confidence to do South Africa with them, and he is as serious a hunter as anyone you'll find. Just saying!

[ThackMan]

I shoot the 100 grain vented and have shot them out to 70 yds on a windy rainy day with not much deviation from arrow to arrow. They pretty much all hit where they were supposed to. Close enough that i wouldn't shoot more than one arrow at any given spot if you like your fletchings or arrow. I do also use 110 grain brass inserts with these though.

[learn2flyfish]

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