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Mechanical OR Fixed blade
01-23-2006, 09:40 AM
#6
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 842
RE: Mechanical OR Fixed blade
I started with mechanicals (NAP Spitfires) and they've never failed me and always shot well.
Now that I think I know what I'm doing, and have been able to tune my bow for arrow flight, I've switched to fThunderheads.
Next year though, I may go with the slick tricks. If you can get a fixed head that flies like a mech...why not?
01-23-2006, 10:06 AM
#7
Site Bouncer
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Illinois
Posts: 4,099
RE: Mechanical OR Fixed blade
I voted "fixed" because that is what I used this year. In the past I have used both Spitfires and Thunderheadsand they worked very well for me. This year (due to this forum) I tried out the G5 Montec 100's and I can't say enough about them. I really like being able to resharpen them and the cut on contact design as well.
01-23-2006, 11:05 AM
#9
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location:
Posts: 519
RE: Mechanical OR Fixed blade
Out west while hunting at 7500 feet elevation in open granite peak country, it is not very common to get a shot off at 20 yards. This is a place where recurves and bows without 3rd axis adjustment don't belong. It is a challenge in itself to get within 40 yardswhile hunting these wild deer that are not baited or even in the rut. Especially with the ever changing wind currents. After hiking in 8-12 miles each direction for a weekend hunt,you have too much to lose to give away accuracyby usinga fixed blade broadhead. Accuracy is the most important factor to consider, so I use the original 100 grainNAP Spitfires with a precisely tuned bow to make the most of my hunting environment. If you haveenough KE to deliver them, no reason not to use them. Do your fixed blade broadheads shoot 5 shot3 inch groups at 60 yards with 5 mph quartering or crosswinds?
