Mechanical or Fixed Broadheads?????
 

Hey need some advice. Broadheads, mechanical or fixed? Does one fly straighter than the other? Failure to open up? Three blades or four? I've been thinking of using a Crimson Talon , anyone shoot them? What brand mechanical? Thanks

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RE: Mechanical or Fixed Broadheads?????
 

Read this, it should help explain things a little.
http://www.broadheadtests.com/tuning.html

RE: Mechanical or Fixed Broadheads?????
 

You two are too comprehensive. How about a good ol' opinionated response? :D A small diameter expandable head is normally ideal for a well tuned bow with proper shot placement on whitetail deer sized game.

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Edited for proper terminology.....;)

RE: Mechanical or Fixed Broadheads?????
 

The term "mechanical" is the red flag. Mr. Murphy is addicted to mechanical things.

Considering that the broadhead has the final say, which would you feel confident with...... once your bow and your shaft setup met all the requirments for shooting a mech?

RE: Mechanical or Fixed Broadheads?????
 

I shoot fixed broadhead. I like them better.

RE: Mechanical or Fixed Broadheads?????
 

IMO, with the excelent fixed blade broadheads out there today there is little need for any mechanical broadhead to exist any more[:o]. Too many manufacturers have too many fixed blade heads that fly every bit as good as any mechanical out there and you don't have to worry about any "failures". They leave a big hole going in and a big hole going out the other side.:D

Some that come to mind are:
Slick trick, Wasp bullet series, Montec, stingers, innerlocks, Rocky Mountain iron heads. I am sure I am leaving out some.

RE: Mechanical or Fixed Broadheads?????
 

I am currently shooting muzzy 3 blade 100's, but I have taken deer with RM snypers and wasp jak hammers as well. I was impressed with both of these heads and had no problems.....but with my muzzys I don't have that doubt in the back of my mind.

RE: Mechanical or Fixed Broadheads?????
 

The closest head I have ever shot to the same flight as a field tip is the 100 grain spitfire. I would be suprised if there is a fixed blade on the market that flys as true especialyat ranges over 35 yards. Just my Opinion. Not intended to upset fixed blade shooters. If you would like to go with a fixed blade I would suggest the Thunder head, or Muzzy.

RE: Mechanical or Fixed Broadheads?????
 

i prefer fixed over mechanical. i have never shot mechanicals b/c i believe that it is just something to go wrong.

RE: Mechanical or Fixed Broadheads?????
 

I prefer mechanical over fixed. With fixed I always have to sight them in differently than my fieldtips, but mechanicals are always 100% on with my fieldtips. I shoot Rocket Hammerheads and they have been great heads for me.

RE: Mechanical or Fixed Broadheads?????
 

I certainly won't speak for just any mech b-head BUT I will stand behind the incredible line-up of ROCKET "deployable blade aeroheads". They have been better performers for me then any other b-heads I've ever used. Outstanding flight characteristics and incredible (nearly unstoppable) penetration make these my No. 1 choice. I also seriously doubt if anyone will dispute these heads awesome reputation. I beleive the Steelheads would be the best choice for many of todays bowhunters. I'm also very anxious to try the new '04 Steelhead XP series this fall. Here's a pic of a Steelhead 100 entry wound from 35 yards from one of last seasons deer. Just a devastating product!!!

RE: Mechanical or Fixed Broadheads?????
 

i shoot rocket sidewinders, i have had awesome results. they are mechanicals that shoot like lasers and knock the hell out of deer. every deer that i have hit with them has had an awesome blood trail, even on marginal hits. buck i shot this year, 28 yards, slightly quartering away, head entered a little high but was shooting from a treestand and went through the other shoulder blade and was sticking out about 2 inches on the other side with a 70lb mathews. i wouldn't trade these heads for anything else, even though u shoot them once and they are pretty much done but hey thats all you should need;):D