Go Back  HuntingNet.com Forums > Archery Forums > Bowhunting
 Mechanical broadheads >

Mechanical broadheads

Community
Bowhunting Talk about the passion that is bowhunting. Share in the stories, pictures, tips, tactics and learn how to be a better bowhunter.

Mechanical broadheads

Thread Tools
 
Old 08-25-2004, 04:36 PM
  #1  
Nontypical Buck
Thread Starter
 
bwhunter501's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,616
Default Mechanical broadheads

I know everyone has their pwn opinoins on the best mechanical broadhead, but what mechanical broadhead do you think is best on the market?
bwhunter501 is offline  
Old 08-25-2004, 04:48 PM
  #2  
Nontypical Buck
 
JeffB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: CT, USA
Posts: 3,058
Default RE: Mechanical broadheads

Far too many variables to call out a "best". Things like KE and size of game have to be figured in. For a moderate energy setup 55-60 foot pounds, pick a head that opens fast, penetrates easier and has a moderate cut..1 & 1/8" to 1 & 1/4". For higher horsepower set-ups , pick something in the 1.5 to 1.75" cut range.

IME, you cannot go wrong w/ the better quality heads from NAP (Spitfires, Scorpions, Shockwaves), WASP (Jak-hammers), and Rocket (steelheads/sidewinders). Alot of folks like the Rocky Snipers and Gators, but personally I have an aversion towards two bladed heads..fixed or mechanical.
JeffB is offline  
Old 08-25-2004, 09:59 PM
  #3  
Fork Horn
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Franklin WI USA
Posts: 336
Default RE: Mechanical broadheads

This is my first year trying mechanicals will be carrying at least one of each of these, (100 grain) NAP Spitfires, Rocket Steelhead, and Mar0Den Mini Max III (im the most excited about this one because of a 2" cut and awesome reviews)
H80Hunter is offline  
Old 08-25-2004, 10:10 PM
  #4  
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location:
Posts: 122
Default RE: Mechanical broadheads

i went with the new 3 blade spitfires ive been target shooting them and they work nice plus ive heard alot of good things about them
highcountry13 is offline  
Old 08-25-2004, 11:02 PM
  #5  
Fork Horn
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Franklin WI USA
Posts: 336
Default RE: Mechanical broadheads

i should add that they all fly like field points
H80Hunter is offline  
Old 08-26-2004, 12:33 AM
  #6  
Fork Horn
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location:
Posts: 139
Default RE: Mechanical broadheads

ROCKET 100 grains, still the best!!
Spot Light is offline  
Old 08-26-2004, 08:59 AM
  #7  
Fork Horn
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Southern Illinois
Posts: 461
Default RE: Mechanical broadheads

I am going to have to say the Nap Spitfires they just perform very well for me. They come out with some cut-on-contact spitfires this year might try them.
Bucky10 is offline  
Old 08-26-2004, 12:17 PM
  #8  
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: elk county pa
Posts: 16
Default RE: Mechanical broadheads

spitfires or shockwaves.
outbackshooter is offline  
Old 08-26-2004, 12:57 PM
  #9  
Nontypical Buck
 
TURKEY FAN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SouthWest OH, Remington Country.
Posts: 2,058
Default RE: Mechanical broadheads

i use to shoot spit fire, but they just jacked up there price this year to almost 40 bucks for 3of them[:@] I am trying to find a new mechanical for a more moderate price, i also use rocky mountain snipers, good but i dont like rubber bands!
TURKEY FAN is offline  
Old 08-26-2004, 01:04 PM
  #10  
Nontypical Buck
 
ijimmy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: WEST PALM FLORIDA
Posts: 2,890
Default RE: Mechanical broadheads

I like vortex mini max , or marden heads . You can get them from 1 1/2" to 21/2"s of cut depending on the energy you are putting out . The 1 1/2 " cut 2 blade head they have would be the only mecanical head I would recomend for someone shooting under 55 lbs .The other reason I like them is I and several hunting buddies have had great sucess for years with them , so they have proven themselfs to me .
ijimmy is offline  


Quick Reply: Mechanical broadheads


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.