Alright its time.
Finally got a new bow set up and sighted in.
Parker Ultra lite Pro
Easton Axis 500's

Haven't bow hunted for 27 years...last bow and still have it is a Jennings T-Star.

Way too many broadhead choices.

What to do.
Mechanicals-----pretty cool.
I like ones I seen where the cutting edge starts right at the tip.
It seems that this would make a cleaner entry.

How do I decide on weight?

Talk to me.

:-)

jmcg

Slick trick have 4 fixed blades and fly like field points. Never have to wonder if it will malfunction. Oh, and they are all made of steel. I'm sure a mechanical fan will point you to a good one of those also.

Magnus are a good head, thunderheads, muzzy, steelforce, as for mech, there is only one I'd shoot NAP's 100gr spitfire pro series, proven in my tests to be well above the rest in durability and strength. Those spitfires are made just plain tough. Sure their blades may bend but the won't explode like others, at least you have a chance if you make a less than perfect shot. Good luck.

Check out www.broadheadtests.com read through the tuning page along with mech vs fixed and the FAQ pages. It should help you get started and narrow down the choices some. If you have any questions feel free to email me.

Thanks for everyones input.
After making the initial post, I looked around at all the other posts on the subject (I'm not always so bright ;-), and found a great wealth of info.
I settled on Wac 'ems. I like the way they are built and they 'do' fly really well.

I'm looking forward to using 'em in the field.

I can't get over how much equipment has improved since the mid-seventies.

Parker Ultra lite Pro
Cobra 'Sidewinder'
Easton Axis 500's
Tru-Fire release
Wac-'ems

3" grouping at 30 yds. & 2" at 10 through 20......"its the bow, man"
Having a bunch-O fun.

jmcg

jmcg, a quality fixed broadhead like the NAP Thunderhead or Muzzy is an excellent choice. Just stay away from the mechanicals.