grizzly broadheads

[brian]

can anyone tell me the difference between regular grizzlies and the ellgrande model. is it different steel or somthin? :roll:

[Cher Lacey]

Hi Brian,

sorry I haven't looked in on this thread, but here's some info on the Grizzly.

The 'regular' Grizzly Broadhead (145gr and 160 grain) have a cutting length of 2.750 INCHES. Max widths for these models are 1 1/8".
The 100 and 125 gr had a cutting edge of 2.740" with the same width as the 145 and 160 gr.

As to the 150 and 190 gr El Grande Grizzly, they have a max width of 1 3/16" and a cutting edge of 3.150".

Process of making them is the same: (quoting from their pamplet)

"All copper brazed construction in an inert amospheric process yielding incredible strength. This head will not delaminate.
High carbon steel hardened to 50C Rockwell throughout.
Double laminated tip design to elimate bending or curling on bone impact. The special chisel ground edge runs to the very point of the head and begins cutting upon impact with the hide of your q2uarry.
True five degree ferrule fits any shaft.
No windplaning or side-stepping, absolutely true flight. Flys like a field point.
All color coded for easy weight identification."

any more questions...just ask.

Cher

[brian]

thanx cher. so i take it that if they are the same size then the steel is just thinner on the lighter models?

[Cher Lacey]

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Brian, nope. The steel is the same hardness etc.

El Grande has a longer cutting edge (3.150") than the regular (2.740"). They are also slightly wider (1 3/16" compared to 1 1/8").

Have heard people complain that they're 'hard to sharpen'. Guess any broadhead or knife is hard to sharpen till you learn to hold the angle you want.
Dr. Ashby made me keep a stone on my desk in the mag office - just so I could keep practicing...also scares the boss to see me playing with sharp objects :lol:
Now that I have that lesson learned, I actually prefer to stick to the Grizzly heads because, while they take me awhile to sharpen, at least I don't have to touch them up so often.
On our last hunt I had to track a wounded pig. Found him but he took off so I shot through his hams to give me more blood trail.
Second shot opportunity was taken while he was laying down - through the front legs and fully lodging in the spine.

Both arrows (700 and 800 gr mass weight hickory shafts) and broadheads (the 190gr El Grande) where just fine though a bit messy. Just needed cleaning and a quick strop before back in the quiver.

Cher

p.s. only 5'2 Coach but the weather is just fine from where I'm standing.
You?

[Cher Lacey]

Dear Coach :D
Perhaps you got me wrong...
I LOVE hunting...ain't it just a shame.
If I can't hunt in the bush, I'll make do hunting for answers. Goodness knows I've enough questions anyway.
Plus, being with the magazine means I get to 'hunt' info all the time anyway.

Not trying to be a smart ass...and don't 'know it all'...just have LOTS of people who allow me to nagg and annoy them :D :D

Why ever do you think I started that Toxophilities Topics in Archery Action - gives me an excellent excuse to annoy all the experts.
BUT...as to the Grizzly - yep, I'm sold on them.

Cher 8)