RE: Fixed or Mechanical??
Ease up guys, for heck sakes the man is trying to learn here. I think he is doing the responsible thing in trying to get some help. Isn't that what this forum is for? Or was the forum created to riddicule those that don't know as much as you?
Icfirechief,
The info about fixed heads not flying the same as field points is not neccesarily true. How is your accuracy right now (how big is your 3 shot group at distances of 20, 30 and 40 yards) with field points? If your hitting your target consistently with field points, then try shooting broadheads at those same distances (keep in mind you will need to shoot at a broadhead target). If your not hitting the same point of impact as your field tips, then you will need some tuning done. Easton Archery has a great web site that can inform you how to do this. As a beginner, I would recommend finding an archery shop that is willing to show you how to do it.
As for what broadhead to use,depends on several factors, your draw length, poundage of your bow, arrow weight, speed of your arrow, and the game you are hunting. Ensure that the broadheads you are using are the same weight as the field tips you are using.
Even better, PM me and I will be glad to help you out as best I can.