Fixed or Mech.?

smoky · 10-19-2002, 09:10 AM

Okay, I was wondering which would really be better, fixed or mech. broadheads? I have been doing pretty good with fixed, but got to thinking about mech.s. I mean the do closley protray a fieldpoint so I figure the accuarcay should be that of what you get w/fieldpoints. Or am I thinking to far into it? Because I am thinking of going to mech. I shoot 2213 @ 28", bow is 58# peak. What do you all think? And as always, Thanks in advance.
Smoky.

IL-Cornfed · 10-19-2002, 09:24 AM

You failed to give us your arrow speed so we can't estimate you KE. This in turn makes it difficult to suggest a mech. But if your set-up generates at least 50 ft/lbs of KE then you could use a smaller cutting mech ( 1 1/8" Steelhead)). If that KE exceeds 60 ft/lbs then use a big cutting diameter mech like the GK Reaper or Rocket Hammerhead. You will find that a mech truly is field point accurate. But please understand that using a mech should be NO substitue for a perfectly tuned bow. You need that arrow flying as straight as possible to improve your penetration.

smoky · 10-19-2002, 09:40 AM

Well Cornfed, if you can give me a formula or something to figure the arrow speed,I will be happy to give you that info since I dont have a chrono. But what I can tell you is that I use 100 gr. heads that have 11.0-11.25 FOC. And getting that arrow straight as possible is why I am asking as well as the accuarcy, I totally agree with you on that! Thanks again, and hope what I did provide helps more, and hopefully i can figure that arrrow speed.

IL-Cornfed · 10-19-2002, 11:25 AM

What particular bow do you shoot, that way we can formulate a fairly accurate estimate. Thanks.

smoky · 10-19-2002, 01:02 PM

I shoot an oler Bear Blackbear bow, it has no cams just the older wheel design. Hope this helps.

moonge · 10-19-2002, 01:45 PM

Hi Smoky, I knwo th ebow you are talking about. I woudl shy away from mechanicals with it. I would say the best head for you would be something like a phantom, steelforce, or bear razorhead lite. any of those will work with your setup, the only problem is that the deer might not like it!

CLOUD 9, MN · 10-19-2002, 09:40 PM

I'd stay away from mechanicals with that set-up. If you are going to try one anyway I'd go with a Rocket Steelhead 100, but once again, stick with fixed or cut on impact.

Good Luck!

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