Originally Posted by
GMMAT
The problem in mechanical heads is NOT inherent in the design. The problem is (and I'm not pointing a finger at anyone....unless it's ME) that most hunters don't know how to tune their bow/arrows correctly to shoot them (mech's).
An arrow with ANY BH on it....that isn't tuned....will sacrifice a LOT of it's energy, upon impact. Been there - Done that. The problem with mechanicals is.....you don't know you're not tuned, until you hit an animal. With fixed heads.....you'll know when they won't group.
I think anyone who's gonna shoot mechanicals....should tune to shoot fixed heads....THEN switch to the mech's.
I agree Jeff, that is how I tune my bows, fixed blade first (strikers) then shoot the Rage if so inclined, I have two in my quiver this year along with 3 strikers. Tuning is the only way to get perfect flight and maximum penetration on an arrow of any kind. I think (not pointing any fingers here at all) to many guys use mechanicals to cover up poorly tuned bows.
Shane