Low poundage bow with single bevel?

[WVltd90]

Does anyone have any experience with a recurve in the 40-45lb range shooting a single bevel? If so, on what kind of game?

I am worried with a lower poundage setup that the spiraling wound channel effect will cut down on penetration, but figure someone else has actually had first hand experience and can give me a little insight.

Thanks in advance to anyone who has any info.

 

[Dennis]

Check out the Ashby Foundation website. They have tested a lot with single bevels and 40 lb traditional bows for penetration. Wealth of information.

 

[Seeknelk]

It will make little difference, but a single bevel does rob some of the momentum to rotate the cut. I'd just go double bevel. Straight line is perfect. But it not like single bevels spin thru like a dang drill bit, its just a partial rotation. Often the tips are not as sharp on SB, I think that makes a bigger difference.

 

[LostArra]

Beendare should be along soon thumping his two-blade bible and I agree with him 100%.

With a 45# recurve a sharp two-blade double bevel Ace will kill anything. Get close and stay away from the scapula.

I'm going to guess that a single bevel makes a noticeable difference in outcome with a traditional bow about 1 out of 100 shots and that 1 is not 40-45lbs.

 

[mtnbound]

Does anyone have any experience with a recurve in the 40-45lb range shooting a single bevel? If so, on what kind of game?

I am worried with a lower poundage setup that the spiraling wound channel effect will cut down on penetration, but figure someone else has actually had first hand experience and can give me a little insight.

Thanks in advance to anyone who has any info.

What broadhead are you talking about?