Mechanical or fixed???

stevensondrive · 08-20-2004, 07:33 AM

Which kind do you prefer and why??

come on boys let the debate begin

Steve

BobCo19-65 · 08-20-2004, 07:46 AM

I prefer fixed. I have nothing against mechanicals other then I believe they are too expensive, and I don't feel they are as durable as fixed. On the deer I have shot with mechanicals, I have always broken blades and tips (rockets). I exclusively shoot my hunting setup on my compound bow, and the mechanicals would just not hold up under those circumstances. I can shoot thousands of shots with my fixed blades, and either sharpen, or replace the blades, and they are ready to hunt with. I don't think there are any mechanicals out there that can do that, and if there are, they are probably too expensive.

I know that some say that mechanicals shoot the same as field points, but that is not good enough for my confidence to sit on. I personally have a need to shoot my complete hunting setup on my hunting bow.

dwaasp · 08-20-2004, 11:45 AM

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Which kind do you prefer and why??

It all depends on the speed & accuracy you demand: and how important that is, to the possibility of a broken blade.

Some companies now will set the blades of fixed blade heads to work with the fletching for a much more accurate flight. One can also hone the blades to do the same.

Bees · 08-20-2004, 05:42 PM

this has been beat to death, do a search, you will find loads.

5 shot · 08-21-2004, 05:21 AM

http://www.broadheadtests.com/MECHANICALVSFIXED.html

primetimearcher · 09-19-2004, 06:45 PM

I love fixed blades (montec's) they look so darn good. I couldn't shoot them anyway's don't have the kenitic energy because I have a short draw length 23.

CLOUD 9, MN · 09-19-2004, 08:27 PM

It really depends on your set-up. What are you shooting? There are many people's set-up that shopuld not shoot mechanicals.

Cougar Mag · 09-19-2004, 08:34 PM

I prefer fixed blades because I have been very successful with them, I use Muzzys and see no need to change. If I were to change heads it would be a different brand and style of fixed blades. Call me contrary if you wish, but I see no gain at all for me to hunt with a mechanical. Plus, its much more of a hassle for me to practice with mechanicals and to carry them in my bow quiver.

EOTN · 09-19-2004, 10:05 PM

Mechanicals, because they do fly like field points(for me anyway) and I've never had a problem of any kind with them.

5 shot · 09-20-2004, 04:00 AM

http://www.broadheadtests.com/MECHANICALVSFIXED.html