While I have hunted for several decades, this year is my first time bow hunting. Be gentle with me please! lol

I was wondering if there was a thread discussing the differences between mechanical and fixed broadheads?

Edited by - PABowhntr on 11/01/2002 01:15:09

Welcome and don't be shy about asking questions.(Every now and then a firestorm erupts but mostly the discussions are VERY informative)
There are several about the mech vs fixed broadhead in the Bowhunting and also the Technical forums.

Also check out 5-shots broadhead reviews as they are VERY good and unbiased. Thanks 5-shot!

Good Luck!



Greg

"Getting close to the game is the joy of Bowhunting for me, the harvest is a bonus."

Live 15 ft Python after eating a small Antelope!

Both broadheads will do the trick. I have used both in the past and taken deer. I use fixed now for no special reason. I do beleive you need more speed for machanicals than fix. Acurrecy is the key to taken large game animals. I use Wasp sst with chiselpoint.

Thanks for the info!

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I eat, therefore I Hunt!
"Vegetarian" - also translated as "Bad Hunter"!!

I have used both mech and fixed and I think the best one is the mech and I use the Rocket Miniblasters they weigh 75gr. Then there are other made by Rocket with heavier weight. Don't be affraid to ask i wasn't. Later

Im gonna let u in on my story.....i started bowhunting three years ago and since then i have shot many deer. i have shot 4 with mechanical, and about 5 with fixed blade, muzzy and so forth, but the 4 i have shot with the mechanical broadheads were never found, one this year. but thats just me, but if u do go with mechanical...DO NOT USE BLOOD TRAILERS!!!!

I used Thunderhead 100s for a while and had good luck with them. Then I started using Spitfire 100s three years ago and they work great. Seven deer and seven pass throughs. You need arrow weight more than speed. A lot of people think speed is what you need, but if the weight is not there you will not get good penetration. Just think what would do the most damage, a VW bug hitting something at 65MPH or a big Mack truck hitting something at 45MPH. My hunting arrows with the Spitfire weights 439grains. Good luck on whatever head you use.

I've toyed with the ideal of trying mechs but i've heard to many negative things about them. I'm a firm believer that if it's not broken don't fix it. I've always shot Thunderheads and they've never let me down so i think i'll stick with them.

Hello archers! I'm a 48 year old city-raised guy currently enjoying my first year as a hunter. Right now I'm just hunting small game with a shotgun here in N.J. I like my new-found interest and want to accelerate my plans to become a bowman & go for deer.
I originally promised myself a Matthews Legacy but pricing reality is setting in and I'm looking at possibly buying the PSE Nova v4. I want the 75% letoff and plan to stick with shorter distance shots. Your opinions please?
Does anyone here know if the Nove v4 can be fitted with an aftermarket vibration dampening system? I recently read about one in American Hunter that mounts to the bolts fastening the limbs to the riser?
Also: Anyone here care to post a basic check list of the basic items needed for an entry level bow hunt?
Thanks in advance, hope you are all having a great season.
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