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Title: Simmons Swampshark
Post by: dresnor on August 07, 2018, 08:31:39 PM
Just went to the Simmons page to check out the Treesharks again and noticed that they have a new broadhead out.

Has anyone used this head yet? It looks great. What do you guys think?

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1820/42106721870_2354152947_z.jpg)

Jeremy
Title: Re: Simmons Swampshark
Post by: TURKEYFOOTGIRL on August 07, 2018, 09:22:23 PM
I did for my spring bear hunt this year. Two shots two dead bears. Both about 60 yards. No tracking needed. Great heads just like all the simmons. I used a 50# at 26" toelke super d
Title: Re: Simmons Swampshark
Post by: TURKEYFOOTGIRL on August 07, 2018, 09:24:05 PM
to clarify, recovery 60 yards not shot! :biglaugh:


Title: Re: Simmons Swampshark
Post by: goingoldskool on August 07, 2018, 09:27:47 PM
How does it differ from the Treesharks?
Title: Re: Simmons Swampshark
Post by: Possum Head on August 07, 2018, 09:30:12 PM
Been itching like the weight too!
Title: Re: Simmons Swampshark
Post by: TURKEYFOOTGIRL on August 07, 2018, 09:37:36 PM
treeshark is a 2" wide head. This is basically a unvented tigershark. 1 9/16 i believe. 190 grains. A little smaller hole but equally as deadly.
Title: Re: Simmons Swampshark
Post by: Trumpkin the Dwarf on August 07, 2018, 09:57:46 PM
I like the look of that a lot! Might have to pick up a pack since I've already destroyed 2 of the 3 Zwickeys I picked up to play around with.
Title: Re: Simmons Swampshark
Post by: J. Cook on August 07, 2018, 09:59:59 PM
Look great - wish they were an even 200 grains, not that those 10 grains are likely to matter.
Title: Re: Simmons Swampshark
Post by: Friend on August 07, 2018, 10:57:22 PM
Great looking head
Title: Re: Simmons Swampshark
Post by: Wannabe1 on August 07, 2018, 11:10:19 PM
It does look like it would make a nasty hole! :scared:
Title: Re: Simmons Swampshark
Post by: South MS Bowhunter on August 07, 2018, 11:40:46 PM
I'm liking them a lot!  Dave must have named them after our swamp adventures down here in South Mississippi and the F.R.O.G Team.

It take a mean head to dispatch a rogue Bullfrog on a charge :scared:
Title: Re: Simmons Swampshark
Post by: Cmane07 on August 08, 2018, 12:18:07 AM
I'll probably stick with my treesharks but it's a good looking head! I think they're 1 5/8" cut.
Title: Re: Simmons Swampshark
Post by: Tajue17 on August 08, 2018, 04:36:34 PM
is that a glued in insert or a one piece head,,  all of them spin test perfect no slight wobbles? 
Title: Re: Simmons Swampshark
Post by: Burly on August 08, 2018, 05:36:57 PM
Going to try some of these.
Title: Re: Simmons Swampshark
Post by: DocWolf on August 08, 2018, 09:04:07 PM
Looks like a Landshark without the vents.

My guess is it is a one piece head. I have a few Simmons heads and they spin true, so I would suspect these will too.
Title: Re: Simmons Swampshark
Post by: pdk25 on August 08, 2018, 09:06:26 PM
A solid tigershark, 15 grains heavier I believe.
Title: Re: Simmons Swampshark
Post by: Jwilliam on August 09, 2018, 05:42:25 PM
Another great looking broadhead from Simmons. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Simmons Swampshark
Post by: dresnor on August 10, 2018, 07:15:14 PM
Just ordered a 3 pack. Hopfully I can test them out on a bear soon.

Jeremy
Title: Re: Simmons Swampshark
Post by: sleepyhollow on August 10, 2018, 08:13:20 PM
Ordered a pack of those for my longbow and a pack of makos to try on my other bow
Title: Re: Simmons Swampshark
Post by: Burly on August 10, 2018, 10:11:44 PM
Orderd some yesterday, can't wait to try them Oct 1.
Title: Re: Simmons Swampshark
Post by: Car54 on August 10, 2018, 10:40:04 PM
Does anyone know if they are hunting sharp out of the package?
Title: Re: Simmons Swampshark
Post by: Trumpkin the Dwarf on August 10, 2018, 10:55:21 PM
Quote from: Car54 on August 10, 2018, 10:40:04 PM
Does anyone know if they are hunting sharp out of the package?

I don't think there are many heads out there that are truly sharp out of the package. A lot of guys use the RADA sharpener that is on the Simmons website. I use a paper wheel sharpening system for mine.
Title: Re: Simmons Swampshark
Post by: DarrinG on August 11, 2018, 10:38:46 AM
After being a Zwickey or Snuffer shooter for years, I finally ordered some Simmons SB20 135g 1 9/16" Land Sharks to try. The results guys post with these Sharks are impressive, just had to try! Looking forward to shooting them some then hunting with them this fall.