Product Rating and Reviews: Short Bodkin Medieval Points 3-pk

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Short Bodkin Medieval Points 3-pk

4.8

(based on 10 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Accurate (7)
Good penetration (7)
Well crafted (7)
Consistent (6)
Durable (6)

Cons

Best Uses

Target practice (8)
3D targets (4)
Stump shooting (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (7), Expert archer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
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REVIEWS

Reviewed by 10 customers

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2/20/2013

5.0

Cool

By The Man

from The Moon

About Me Expert Archer

Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Stump Shooting
Target Practice

Comments about Short Bodkin Medieval Points 3-pk:

These are cool, and they are tough as nails too!

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2/3/2013

5.0

SHORT BODKIN

By GARY

from TORONTO CANADA

About Me Expert Archer

Pros

Accurate
Consistent
Durable
Easy To Use
Evil
Good Penetration
Look great
Medievil
Very Straight
Well Crafted

Cons

Best Uses

3D Targets
Historical Atmosphere
Piercing Armour
Stump Shooting
Target Practice

Comments about Short Bodkin Medieval Points 3-pk:

THESE ARE TRUE BODKINS.SHORT BODKINS ARE FOR PIERCING PLATE ARMOUR.LONG BODKINS ARE FOR MAIL.
IF I LIVED IN 1250 A.D. I'D HAVE USED THESE IF I COULD HAVE GOT THEM.
THESE BODKINS ARE REALLY FIELD POINTS AND CAN BE USED AS SUCH.THEY WILL DO NO MORE DAMAGE TO A 3D TARGET THAN A FIELD POINT.IT IS JUST THAT THEY HAVE A SQUARE CROSS SECTION RATHER THAN A ROUND ONE.I PUT THEM ON PORT ORFORD TAPERED SHAFTS WITH 5" SHIELD FEATHERS.THEY KIND OF LOOK ---MODERN MEDIEVIL.USE PLENTY OF HOT GLUE TO KEEP THEM ON.WITH A ENGLISH STYLE LONGBOW IF I CANT IT OVER ABOUT 30 TO 45 DEGREES DEPENDING ON WHERE MY FEET ARE AND GET OVER THE ARROW IT SHOOTS PRETTY GOOD.BOTTOM LINE IF YOU LIKE PLAYING AGINCOURT GET SOME.
HAVE FUN
GARY

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12/13/2012

5.0

I want more of these!

By Bud

from Jacksonville, NC

About Me Recreational Archer

Pros

Accurate
Consistent
Durable
Good Penetration
Very Straight
Well Crafted

Cons

Best Uses

Target Practice

Comments about Short Bodkin Medieval Points 3-pk:

A bit hard to get on the shaft but not difficult..just takes longer. The results are shown when you shoot them! Slower than the 5/16 I am use to but the difference is in the hit. They hit like a led mini ball form a black powder rifle. I want to get more to replace my field tips in 5/16".

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5/12/2012

5.0

short bodkin points

By pete

from ohio

About Me Recreational Archer

Pros

Consistent
Durable
Easy To Use
Good Penetration
Very Straight
Well Crafted

Cons

Best Uses

3D Targets
Hunting
Target Practice

Comments about Short Bodkin Medieval Points 3-pk:

very well made reminds you of long ago feel like robin hood with these

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4/6/2012

5.0

Effective against fenceposts and knights

By Shiloh

from Seattle, WA

About Me Recreational Archer

Pros

Accurate replica
Durable
Easy to install
Good Penetration
Incredible build quality
Well Crafted

Cons

Scorches easy in heat

Best Uses

Killing fenceposts
Reenactment
Stump Shooting
Target Practice

Comments about Short Bodkin Medieval Points 3-pk:

These replica bodkin arrwoheads are a fantastic deal for what little you pay. While I can tell that they were most likely machine-manufactured, it doesn't make them any less fun and hardly detracts from the historical value at all. I used these on 3/8" oak dowels for replica warbow arrows and found them to be perfect, despite the heavy heads and shafts. Even with my smaller 35# longbow, which I will admit I am not the most proficient with, I was drilling targets and making satisfying hits with these heads. Now here's where things got interesting: I missed a shot (surprise, surprise!) and sent an arrow with one of these heads on it into a solid hardwood fencepost. From 50 or so paces away, I put at least 7/8" of that arrow into the post, straight-on. Keep in mind, this was with a very light bow. The only thing I could nit-pick is that when I used a lighter to heat the head after gluing it to the shaft, it tended to scorch quite easily, though this was fixed with a wet cloth and some elbow grease. If you're looking for a reenactment or target arrow, or just want to add a little flair to your 3D shoots, pick these bodkin heads up. They're a steal for the money, perform better than I could have hoped for, and made my shoots that much more fun.

Service and delivery comments:

As always, 3Rivers has done right in my book with their service standards. In the tracking e-mail, I was told to expect a 4 day wait for these heads and some other things I ordered. Three days later, there they were on my doorstep. I was able to track my order very easily, and the packaging was excellent. Overall, another great experience with 3 Rivers.

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9/28/2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

French mail doesn't stand a chance!

By Rockie Rubicon

from Greeley, Colorado

About Me Recreational Archer

Pros

Accurate
Consistent
Easy To Use
Good Penetration
Well Crafted

Cons

Best Uses

Target Practice

Comments about Short Bodkin Medieval Points 3-pk:

Awesome reproduction of a deadly arrow point, well balanced and accurate, the French are running scared!

Service and delivery comments:

Great customer service as always!

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9/13/2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good product!

By Eric

from SC

About Me Recreational Archer

Pros

Accurate
Consistent
Durable
Easy To Use
Good Penetration
Very Straight
Well Crafted

Cons

Will not fit half inch

Best Uses

3D Targets
Target Practice

Comments about Short Bodkin Medieval Points 3-pk:

Good product, will buy again but they will not fit 1/2" shafts like advertised. It would be nice if the socket was bigger. But overall I love them!

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8/2/2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

amazing !

By tk1994

from long island new york

About Me Recreational Archer

Pros

Accurate
Consistent
Durable
Easy To Use
Good Penetration
Well Crafted

Cons

Best Uses

3D Targets
Stump Shooting
Target Practice

Comments about Short Bodkin Medieval Points 3-pk:

i got these a few days ago so that I could have arrows to match up with my medival huntsman english type longbow and they work amazingly well

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9/13/2009

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Nice points.

By Lukas

from Stony Plain, AB

About Me Recreational Archer

Pros

Accurate
Quality Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday Use
Practice
Target Shooting

Comments about Short Bodkin Medieval Points 3-pk:

I used these points to make medieval arrows. They have a pleasing medieval look. However, there are obvious machining marks on them, making them less authentic. Also, the patina, which looks very nice initially, eventually wears away after a few hours of use. Overall they are nice, relatively affordable medieval style arrowheads.

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5/18/2009

(9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Old Look, with Modern Build

By 3R Shooter

from Auburn, IN

About Me Expert Archer

Pros

Accurate
Quality Construction
Strong

Cons

None

Best Uses

Practice
Re-enactment
Target Shooting

Comments about Short Bodkin Medieval Points 3-pk:

I have personally been getting into the medieval style of archery and when 3Rivers reviewed these style of points I was all for them. They do not look like field points, have a brownish swirl mixed in with the black. REALLY nice 'old' look to them. They cost a bit more, but they are precision made and stronger than any other bodkin like point I have seen. If you are looking for a blend of medieval look with modern performance THESE are the points. Shoot all day with them!!

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