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Blade Replacement

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by selfbros, Oct 3, 2011.

  1. selfbros

    selfbros Die Hard Bowhunter

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    When do you guys/gals replace blades? I've always replaced them after one shot, but do you replace them if you miss and hit the dirt? Unfortunately, I missed my first shot, as the string took out my expensive leather band Guess watch. Ops! I bought the replacement blades but I'm just curious if anyone continues to use the same blades after it was shot? I’d like to reuse them if its ok?

    Any thoughts?
     
  2. Lastoneout

    Lastoneout Grizzled Veteran

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    Replace.
     
  3. the mechanic

    the mechanic Weekend Warrior

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    I haven't taken any shots at a deer yet, but I've shot my slick tricks countless times into my block target and they still seem to be very sharp. I guess if you can sharpen them go for it. Mine are going to be resharpened before I send them at a deer.
     
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    Long Beard Gobbler Weekend Warrior

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    i replace after every shot hit or miss i want my broadheads razor sharp
     
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    Scljrl Weekend Warrior

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    Replace.
     
  6. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Depends on the condition of the blade. I have resharpened a couple surviving blades from deer I've shot with Rages. Of course, I sharpen them when I get them new in box too. They don't come sharp enough IMHO.
     
  7. KodiakArcher

    KodiakArcher Die Hard Bowhunter

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    If it gets shot it either gets sharpened or replaced. Hell, I even sharpen or strop most of mine right out of the package new! There's sharp, then there's SCARY sharp...
     

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