Every year I consider changing from fixed to mechanical broadheads. What do you think is better for deer, hogs, and elk? I currently use Muzzy fixed blades.

I just use the Muzzy 4 blades. I tried mech. but wasn't impressed.

I know lots of guys who use the mechs with excellent results but i like a fixed head and thats what i've always used. Why are you considering changing are the Muzzys giving you problems? If it ain't broke don't fix it! I've never used Muzzys but i've always heard nothing but positive feedback on Muzzy broadheads. I shoot Thunderheads and have for as long as i can remember and they have always worked very well for me. If i didn't shoot Thunderheads i'd be shooting Muzzys, i think both are excellent heads.

this has got to be the most asked question on this forum!! Gosh I wish I knew

I prefer muzzy or other such heads better than mechanical heads. If you spend the time getting the muzzy's tuned they'll fly consistant for you. I believe a lot of people shoot mechanicals(not everyoneplease don't flame me) to aleviate tuning issues as opposed to fixing the problem. Both have their place in hunting but I prefer to let Mr. Murphy bother others when I'm hunting. With mechanicals there is one more thing that can go wrong.

depends on your set-up really, i like em both!

I prefer the fixed and haven't had a bad experience yet. I have switched to Muzzy 3-blades and am very impressed.

I think Muzzys are very good heads and would probably be using them if I went back to using an exposed blade broadhead. I switched to mechanicals about 4 years ago and have not really been disappointed...with one or two exceptions. Some things to consider with expandables are that you need to have a tuned bow with sufficient KE in order for them to function properly. If you have both and good shot placement then you should not experience any problem with them.

Their one key selling point versus an exposed blade head is that (again assuming what I mentioned above) you can shoot a much larger cutting diameter expandable to cause more damage without having to worry about a change in your point of impact because of planing issues.

Hope this helps.

I was just thinking about changing because periodically I have a muzzy not hit with the others. Originally when I started using Muzzys 6 years ago, they would hit all in a tight group. Now my bow is 6 years old and the string has been replaced several times and it doesn't seem tuned 100%. I thought the mechanicals may cover up the problem that I can't solve.

You don't need mechanical to cover up a tuning issue. Actually, that's one of the worst things you can do. Your bow has to be tuned no matter what type of head you're shooting. Tuning isn't difficult if you have the information available to you....and it just so happens you do! Download Easton's tuning guide, read and follow the guide and you'll be able to shoot those fixed heads just as well as your field points.

Easton Archery Tuning Guide