Hey guys Im new to the forum pretty cool. I have a question for some of you mech and fixed broadhead shooters. Ihave a new bow and have always shot around 65 pounds, however got a new setup and now shoot less weight. I shoot a BearInstinctset at 54 lbs. 28 in xx75 2117 arrows and 100 grain heads (my finished weight is around 550). I am wanting to go to Mech heads for the accuracy factor. I Have shot both fixed and mechanicals. And although I have had good success with fixed heads to me there is nothing that flies better than mech. The wind planning factor, and the precision tuning that is needed I wonder some times. I have always shot aluminum because I Have always went with the theory why hit them with a toothpick when you can hit em with a log. My question is am I shooting enough poundage and the heavy arrow factorto shoot a conservative mech, like a shockwave or steelhead. I no shotplacement is a huge factor that plays into this but I only hunt whitetails. THanks for any opionions. Great forum
Scott

There are quite a few mechanicals that need a certain amount of speed to work properly. You might take at look at the Rage 2 blade. There are a bunch of the celebrity bowhunters shooting these, and several of them are using bows in the low 50's. Seem to be working pretty well. I sure didn't have any problems with them at 61 lbs.

It seems that a 100grain head wouldn't give you enough FOC for those heavy arrows. Try to get at least 11% on the FOC and see how that helps with broadhead flight.
Now, to actually answer your question. Steelheads would be no problem. The Shockwave is a bit big for a setup with KE in the 40's,IMO. I'm still ambivalent about the Rage and it's 2" cut. Right now I'm using the Tekan 2 and hope to produce a late season field report. Be sure the Tekan is legal in your state before purchasing.