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Eclipse Broadheads
introduces a new 4 Blade Model !
Traditional Pursuit of Boise, ID introduces a new 4 blade model to
their broadhead product line. The new 4 blade incorporates a .020”
thick razor sharp stainless steel blade. The bleeder sets further
forward than most broadheads so that you can get more of a taper on
your arrows into the ferrule of the broadhead. "We used the best
insert bleeder that is on the market today and adapted it for use in
the Eclipse Broadhead."
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Dr. Ed Ashby, author of Arrow Lethality Study
endorses Eclipse. More...
New "Titanium Teflon™" coating added to broadhead product line.
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Norm Johnson of Blacktail Bow Co. kills monster muley with an
Eclipse Broadhead. More...
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Norm Johnson of Blacktail Bow Co. kills monster muley with an
Eclipse Broadhead
"I started using your Eclipse heads in the fall of 2003 and have
taken elk, several deer, bear, and feral hog. I have been thoroughly
impressed with the results . I had been shooting Zwickey for nearly
18 years so I am not an easy sell. Keep up the good work!"
Sincerely,
Norm Johnson
Blacktail Bow Co.
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Dr. Ed Ashby, author of Arrow Lethality Study endorses Eclipse
In an unsolicited and uncompensated statement, Dr. Ed Ashby, author
of the original Arrow Lethality Study, is currently testing for an
updated study writes, "In the initial stage of testing, the Eclipse
is one of the heads I am very impressed with. You really have
something with the Teflon™ coating! When tested in seven 1" thick
layers of very fibrous fresh Asian Buffalo skin, it's penetration
FAR exceeded any other tested broadhead of similar width and
profile!"
Further testimony from Dr. Ashby:
Hello Blake,
I just now got back from the Northern Territory. Was doing some
testing on Asian Buffalo.
You're right that the testing takes time! I expect it will be a
decade before all the testing is completed. The Eclipse broadheads
were among those that are still in the running for 'best quality'
broadheads. None were damaged in the buffalo testing, and they
performed very well. From this first round, the modified (narrowed)
190 grain Grizzly is still the penetration champion, but the Eclipse
is one of the heads I was very impressed with. You really have
something with the Teflon coating! The Asian Buffalo is the toughest
animal, next to the pachyderms, to penetrate that I have encountered
(including the Cape Buffalo). That has to do with some physical
differences. The skin and mesenteric tissues are the most fibrous
I've encountered on any animal so far, and the thickest skin is just
back of the shoulder - right where one needs to be shooting.
I did some 'auxiliary' testing on fresh skin (7 thicknesses - so
heavy I had to use the truck to hoist it up for a 'target'). It was
interesting that the 145 gr. Eclipse was second only to the Mod,
Grizzly in the buffalo shin penetration. It far exceeded any other
broadhead of similar width and profile!
As soon as I get a break, I'll be writing some of the buffalo data
up for publication, and I'll also be doing a post on the Trad Gang.
Won't be going into much on the broadheads in that article, but do
intend to mention a few broadheads that are performing exceedingly
well so far in the test, including the Eclipse.
There's lots more information to be passed along, but time is always
in short supply for me. Right now it's back to 'salving'. I'm trying
to get a new batch of test arrows ready today for a short deer hunt
trip, and some more testing. We're heading out tomorrow for that
trip, so have lots to get done.
Keep an eye out for the Trad Gang post sometime after I get back
from this trip. The article will be published first in Archery
Action here (that's the Australian Bowhunting Association's
magazine, and they are giving me great assistance, so get first
publishing rights). Traditional Bowhunter has asked to be the first
to get to republish, after first release here. There will be more
details in the articles.
All the best,
Ed
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New "Titanium Teflon™" coating added to broadhead product line
This new coating features all of the great properties of their
original Teflon™ coating: extreme heat and abrasion resistance,
reduced friction, and increased penetration - but now in a more
modern and appealing color.
In an unsolicited and uncompensated statement, Dr. Ed Ashby, author
of the original Arrow Lethality Study, is currently testing for an
updated study writes, "In the initial stage of testing, the Eclipse
is one of the heads I am very impressed with. You really have
something with the Teflon™ coating! When tested in seven 1" thick
layers of very fibrous fresh Asian Buffalo skin, it's penetration
FAR exceeded any other tested broadhead of similar width and
profile!"
Traditional Pursuit has been manufacturing the Eclipse Broadheads
for six years under the leadership of Brad Hayes and Blake Fischer.
Eclipse Broadheads are known for their extremely round, precise
ferrules, superior strength and durability, and their super-slick
Teflon™ coating. Each Eclipse Broadhead is inspected by the
manufacturers no less than six times each to ensure that each
individual broadhead is held to the highest standards in order to
exceed the needs of even the most discriminating bowhunter.
Eclipse Broadheads are made from high-carbon spring steel and are
precision formed to exact tolerances. The ferrule is attached to the
blade through a combination of spot welding and copper brazing,
which creates a bond stronger than the steel itself. The broadheads
are heat treated, using an exclusive process, to a narrow range of
48-51 Rockwell. At this hardness the broadheads are easily sharpened
yet will resist bending, and hold a razor sharp edge. Each broadhead
comes with a lifetime guarantee - if they ever bend or break
Traditional Pursuit will replace it free of charge.
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Elephant & hippo taken down
with Eclipse Broadheads
Surprisingly enough, this guy is also my real estate agent. Dale
shot both the elephant and the hippo on the same trip. He was
shooting Eclipse Broadheads, and a 110# compound bow. The elephant
took two shots, although Dale said the first arrow killed it and the
second shot was unnecessary. When shooting an elephant though, you
probably want to hedge your bets. The first arrow cut completely
through a rib and got part of the heart, the second arrow hit it in
the liver. The elephant traveled about 100 yards before dying. The
PH said he'd never seen an arrow go through an elephant's rib
before. Dale told me the rib was a big around as his forearm. The
elephant was a female, and if you notice from the picture it only
has one tusk. Evidently some elephants only grow one. This was
Dale's 3rd trip for an elephant and he was finally successful. The
hippo only took one arrow, a good double lung shot. These are the
two largest land mammals on the planet both killed with a bow, an
arrow, and an Eclipse Broadhead.
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