Single Bevel illegal in Texas???

[arrowsmack324]

I found this interesting in the TP&W regulation book

Projectiles (Arrows and Crossbow Bolts)
• While hunting game animals and game birds, a projectile may not be poisoned, drugged, or explosive.
• When used to hunt turkey and all game animals other than squirrels, a projectile must be equipped
with a broadhead hunting point that is at least 7/8-inch in width (upon impact) and has a minimum of
two cutting edges. A mechanical broadhead must begin to open upon impact and, when open, must
be a minimum of 7/8-inch in width.
• An archer may have arrows/bolts with field, target, or judo points in the quiver with the broadhead
hunting points

Does this mean that I can't use single bevel heads. I know there are some folks on here that use them. I've read Dr. Ashby's reports on them and can't see why the law has been set to require two cutting edges. So what do yall think?

[Mike Javi Cooper]

one on each side of the blade... 1\/2

[Cedar_Flingr]

They are legal, single bevel heads still have two cutting edges.

[P'duck]

I have been shooting the Alaskan heads and they might be a bit pricey but nothing is as sharp and the damage they do on a hog is insane! I agree 1 bevel x 2 sides is legal.

[arrowsmack324]

Thanks fella's I got kinda worried for a second there.

[arrowsmack324]

one on each side of the blade... 1\/2

Like the logic. It just kinda made me go "HUH!" when I read it. I was thinking
1 sharp V not so much. Appreciate it fellas.

[Night Wing]

I agree with others. They're legal because they have two cutting edges.

[Dasma]

Sorry to grab the thread, P'duck, do you really feel you get a better (bigger) hole with the single bevel on hogs. I'm going huntin' 'em in the future. Do they better my chances on a recovery? Thanks for the variance, Smack!

[EnglishRedneck]

The edge can be just as sharp with a single bevel as a double, just depends on the amount of work you put into it. The advantage of a single bevel is it imparts a certain amount of spin to the arrow, since most are sharpenned "top left, bottom right".
When sharpening, just remember to keep the number of strokes pretty even for each blade so you maintain balance.

The size of hole is purely related to the size and sharpness of the blade, and the bevel has little to do with it. I'm sure that if you tried a penetration test with a couple of identical Zwickeys (or=), and had one single bevel and one double, there would be no difference.

So much of archery is mental, so if you have a setup you like and your having success, stick with it, and fire up the BBQ!

[arrowsmack324]

Good enough for me I'm ordering some now. Thanks again.