Looking at tigersharks

[caleb7mm]

I ordered the rada 2 pack from WM for 12.99

[johnnyk71]

Originally posted by DanielB89:
 

Originally posted by johnnyk71:
i bit the bullet and ordered the 165-grain Landsharks from BW. also ordered a 2-pack of Rada sharpeners based on the feedback here. can't wait to see how they do!

$15 each (counting shipping) is steep, but i bet they are awesome. still got my Stinger 150s as a tried and true backup.

You did well by buying them.  I use them on everything!  15/Rada is very steep.  I got 2 delivered for under 12. [/b]

sorry, for the confusion. it was the broadheads that are $15 a piece. the Radas were 2 for $12.

[Roughrider]

They are a deadly head!  A half round file and a round diamond hone, then a steel will make them scary sharp.

[TIM B]

Tigershark went to work again last night - quartering away button buck - heart shot - 50 yards n dun.  The tigershark opened that deer up!  
Tim B

[Jayrod]

Originally posted by TIM B:
Tigershark went to work again last night - quartering away button buck - heart shot - 50 yards n dun.  The tigershark opened that deer up!  
Tim B

 

[johnnyk71]

Originally posted by Jayrod:
 

Originally posted by TIM B:
Tigershark went to work again last night - quartering away button buck - heart shot - 50 yards n dun.  The tigershark opened that deer up!  
Tim B

 [/b]

got my Rada sharpeners in the mail. holy cow! i am getting multiple blades shaving sharp for the FIRST time ever. i have been the crappiest sharpener ever up till now, and this thing rocks.

[DanielB89]

Originally posted by TIM B:
Tigershark went to work again last night - quartering away button buck - heart shot - 50 yards n dun.  The tigershark opened that deer up!  
Tim B

you know, without pics, it didn't happen!  

[TIM B]

Haha I'm computer challenged - send me a email and I'll send ya pics - then you can post them if ya want.
Tim B

[1/4 away]

Tim, Send me a pic and I'll post them for you. Fred
fmc416@comcast.net

[TIM B]

Alright Fred - I sent them and thanks again
Simmons should probably hire me to advertise haha
Tim B

[1/4 away]

Here are Tim's pics.......

[Longtoke]

Oh man what a nasty wound! Nicely done.

I mentioned earlier I couldn't get them sharp with the radda, I realized I was pulling them through at too steep and angle and it wasn't grinding the blade evenly. Since lchanging angle steepness I have been able to get them shaving sharp in short order.

[South MS Bowhunter]

That's what I'm talking about!

Those type wounds are my experiences

[DanielB89]

I guess I can believe it now, Tim. lol.  

Man, look at those holes!!!

[caleb7mm]

watched the video in preparation for getting my treesharks and a rada.

watched it again now that I have them. 20 minutes and they are duller now than when they came out of the pack.

AGAIN: I haven't hunted with my recurve this year and didn't hunt with it last year AT ALL cause I cant get ANY traditional style broadhead sharp.

steel, Arkansas stones, diamond stones, hand held sharpeners, grinders, belts, files. single bevel, double bevel, doesn't matter.

I can pick up my recurve and shoot tiny little groups with it past my comfortable hunting distance. But I will not hunt with a dull BH. this so FREAKING FRUSTRATING!
I am not the "give up" type, but this has been and ongoing 2 year issue, im literally at the point of giving up trad hunting because of this. its either that or continue to use a sharp out of the box head that I have NO confidence in

[South MS Bowhunter]

Caleb,

If you have an I-phone perhaps a face time with someone who knows how can show you realtime?

[caleb7mm]

I do have an IPhone, and I would love someone to show me the error that I am inducing into the sharpening madness black hole that I am currently spiraling downward into.

[South MS Bowhunter]

Caleb,

Give me a little while.  We just went through Hurricane Nate and I need to help my parents clean up and then I'll try and Face Time with you.

[caleb7mm]

Well, I gave her another shot today. spent an hour on 3 tree sharks and they are ready to hunt! I had to lighten up my hand pressure on them and just let the blade roll through the wheels. I am excited to say the least

[South MS Bowhunter]

Great Job Caleb!

It is a certain technique of correct blade angle (blade tilted in an upward angle) and starting with enough pressure to "remove enough metal" until it "feels" smooth and kinda like glides through the wheels.

From there lighten the pressure to just the weight of the broad head until it feels extremely smooth then stop and final strop on leather or cardboard, or I prefer my blue jeans.

Hair should pop off.