I've killed a few deer with the 250 gr VPA. They are lethal as long as you do your part. Super easy to sharpen. They're my go to broad head.
Ken

 

I like my 200 gn 3 blade VPAs. They are durable and sharpening is easy. They make nice holes.

 

I’m not locked in on a weight, I use weighted inserts to get me where I end to be. I just want a good width to length ratio.

 

IMO…Blood trails are not dependent on shot placement, angles, and how many holes you make… not 2 blade or 3 blade…

however I shoot vpa 3 blades on carbons and busted this doe with a big ol snuffer on POC this evening… she ran 60-70 yards and piled up…

Buried into the fletching.. arrow broke, both pieces at shot site… very spotty blood, some places just a tiny drop or two in 10’ or so…

 

I have not received them yet , but b4 Chuck posted this thread I had ordered a package of three two blade double bevel vpa b heads in 250 grn solid screw ins . Been busy and actually near the tip of the KEEWANAW peninsula as I type this, this morning @ O528 . Ordered them just because I thought price was rite considering how pricey they can be . Don't plan on even messing with them for awhile, just will throw the pack after I check them out in my single string arsenal pirates treasure chest , where I keep my smaller stuff I tinker with. BTW dont know why but this thread brought to mind the Dr Ed Ashby broadheads and arrow reports . Ashby Bowhunting Reports — Ashby Bowhunting Foundation .

 

One of the most important part of any blood trail is an exit wound. For a fella that id constantly worried his bow is not providing enough energy to be effective i cant think of any reason to move to a 3 blade broadhead where your chances of an exit hole are less and therefore a more difficult blood trail are higher.

How many magnus stinger blood trails have you followed that were difficult?

 

One of the most important part of any blood trail is an exit wound. For a fella that id constantly worried his bow is not providing enough energy to be effective i cant think of any reason to move to a 3 blade broadhead where your chances of an exit hole are less and therefore a more difficult blood trail are higher.

How many magnus stinger blood trails have you followed that were difficult?

I had one that the slit was plugged by organs, that’s my curiosity about going to a three blade.

 

The vpa is a sweet penetrator. Go for the wider 1 1/4.

 

I guess they take the sum of each measurement from center post to tip of blade in each direction…the 1.25” are not that big, my 200s anyway, not compared to a 145 glue on snuffer…

 

I shoot #40 myself. I cant imagine using a 250 grain head. My arrows are 480 which is 12 gpp and to me thats heavy. A 250 grain head gives you very little weight for the rest of your arrow. It would be a challenge to get below 550. What a dog that would be

 

That few FPS difference would be minimal, a 250 grain head should keep me under 550.
I was surprised at the difference in penetration in foam between my 600s at 460 grain to my 500s at 515 grains.
I am shooting 500s with 225 grain up front for a total of 515 grains. My shots are 15 yards and under, 20 being the absolute max that I would really avoid.
With the price of the VPAs I may not go that way and just use my Singers with bleeder blades, but those VPAs look promising except for the possibility of rusting as I understand.

 

ChrisBaker welcome to TRAD TALK .

 

Chuck have you done any homework on the best price you have found on the three pack of 250 screw on VPA including tax/delivery ? On the three VPA 250 solid screw in two blade , twin bevel I paid $56 .

 

Everywhere seems to be right under 80.00 with tax and shipping.

 

If you’ve got stingers with bleeders and a tuned setup, then spend the money on gas getting to your hunting spot!!

 

While at an archery shop, the owner said that he would never use a two blade broadhead because if the position of the deer is right(or wrong) the hole will get covered, after impact, and not allow blood to flow out, making for a difficult tracking job. Due to this guy's reputation, I believed him. I use old snuffer broadheads that have been sharpened on a Stay Sharp 344 sharpening system. I like this sharpening system because the 3 blades are sanded down to 44° instead of 60°.

 

Yeah there a two blade double sided 250 VPA , not even goin to try it this year [season] just ordered these because I felt price was good . There not for me even for dear , they will be for " out west " way way up north or the 49th state . Of course most of us know in travel they rotate way less .