The search for the right mechanical BH
03-20-2008, 05:54 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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The search for the right mechanical BH
... is starting to looka littlebleak. As soon as I start toto take an interesta BH, Ilearn something aboutit I don't agree with, dislike, or find bad reviews on it.
First was the Grim Reaper. Nothing wrong with this BHexcept it was a jacknife.
Second was the Trophy Ridge undertaker but I don't like the deployment method.Watching the video on their website, it looks like there's some sort of spring tension involved in the blade deployment that could suck more KE than I wanna give up.
Third was the G5 Tekan II which got some really poor reviews from a link I found. Some people reported bad blood trails and others had problems with the blades constantly deploying in the quiver. This was with the 1 5/16 cutting diameter head.
There's of course the Rage but man the ferrule design on that thing is just hideous to me. I also don't like the issue with the o-rings getting torn up. They're expensive to begin with, the replacement blades are as well, and then on top of that you gotta keep replacing o-rings? Seems like too much headache.
uhhhhh maybe I should just go back to... see below...
First was the Grim Reaper. Nothing wrong with this BHexcept it was a jacknife.
Second was the Trophy Ridge undertaker but I don't like the deployment method.Watching the video on their website, it looks like there's some sort of spring tension involved in the blade deployment that could suck more KE than I wanna give up.
Third was the G5 Tekan II which got some really poor reviews from a link I found. Some people reported bad blood trails and others had problems with the blades constantly deploying in the quiver. This was with the 1 5/16 cutting diameter head.
There's of course the Rage but man the ferrule design on that thing is just hideous to me. I also don't like the issue with the o-rings getting torn up. They're expensive to begin with, the replacement blades are as well, and then on top of that you gotta keep replacing o-rings? Seems like too much headache.
uhhhhh maybe I should just go back to... see below...
I'll PM you Jeff.
03-20-2008, 06:56 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: The search for the right mechanical BH
I have shot a 100 grain 2 1/2" 2-blade vortex for over ten years and have had more animals than I can remember fall victim to them. I never did do all the research back then, I just asked a couple buddies that had been doing this for awhile what they suggested and they both told me vortex's and they haven't failed me on any animal that I have hunted from turkey to exotic's and everything in between. Good luck on your quest.
03-20-2008, 06:59 PM
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Boone & Crockett
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RE: The search for the right mechanical BH
I use the Snypers, I don't see your issue with the O rings either.
Broadheads, (ALL broadheads) are one shot and done. To practice I either tie them shot or use thin strips of tape. The ORings are the last thing to worry about.
Broadheads, (ALL broadheads) are one shot and done. To practice I either tie them shot or use thin strips of tape. The ORings are the last thing to worry about.
03-20-2008, 07:50 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: The search for the right mechanical BH
Rob, I started to take an interest in your snypers as well. Only, the rubber band deal turned me off a bit. I don't remember since I've only been dizzying myself with google searches but, do the snypers use the o-ring like the Rages do too? And the cam system is same?
03-20-2008, 07:54 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: The search for the right mechanical BH
oilpatch, just took a peek at your vortex's and they're a jacknife style. I'm trying to stay away from those. Thanks for the vote of confidence though.
03-20-2008, 08:01 PM
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Boone & Crockett
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RE: The search for the right mechanical BH
I already told you toease you mind and justget some slick tricks. Problem solved. 
They fly as good as any mechanical, are 100% steel so they area heck of a lot stronger than any mechanical made or aluminum fizxed head, no flimsy blades,, No rubber bands or o-ringsto worry about, theycut huge ammounts of tissue (more than many mechanicals even).
What's not to like?
Do you shoot 100 grain or 125 grain heads?
They fly as good as any mechanical, are 100% steel so they area heck of a lot stronger than any mechanical made or aluminum fizxed head, no flimsy blades,, No rubber bands or o-ringsto worry about, theycut huge ammounts of tissue (more than many mechanicals even).
What's not to like?
Do you shoot 100 grain or 125 grain heads?