Mechanical or fixed???
 

Which kind do you prefer and why??

come on boys let the debate begin ;)

Steve :eek:

RE: Mechanical or fixed???
 

I prefer fixed. I have nothing against mechanicals other then I believe they are too expensive, and I don't feel they are as durable as fixed. On the deer I have shot with mechanicals, I have always broken blades and tips (rockets). I exclusively shoot my hunting setup on my compound bow, and the mechanicals would just not hold up under those circumstances. I can shoot thousands of shots with my fixed blades, and either sharpen, or replace the blades, and they are ready to hunt with. I don't think there are any mechanicals out there that can do that, and if there are, they are probably too expensive.

I know that some say that mechanicals shoot the same as field points, but that is not good enough for my confidence to sit on. I personally have a need to shoot my complete hunting setup on my hunting bow.

RE: Mechanical or fixed???
 

It all depends on the speed & accuracy you demand: and how important that is, to the possibility of a broken blade.

Some companies now will set the blades of fixed blade heads to work with the fletching for a much more accurate flight. One can also hone the blades to do the same.

RE: Mechanical or fixed???
 

this has been beat to death, do a search, you will find loads.

RE: Mechanical or fixed???
 

http://www.broadheadtests.com/MECHANICALVSFIXED.html

RE: Mechanical or fixed???
 

I love fixed blades (montec's) they look so darn good. I couldn't shoot them anyway's don't have the kenitic energy because I have a short draw length 23.

RE: Mechanical or fixed???
 

It really depends on your set-up. What are you shooting? There are many people's set-up that shopuld not shoot mechanicals.

RE: Mechanical or fixed???
 

I prefer fixed blades because I have been very successful with them, I use Muzzys and see no need to change. If I were to change heads it would be a different brand and style of fixed blades. Call me contrary if you wish, but I see no gain at all for me to hunt with a mechanical. Plus, its much more of a hassle for me to practice with mechanicals and to carry them in my bow quiver.

RE: Mechanical or fixed???
 

Mechanicals, because they do fly like field points(for me anyway) and I've never had a problem of any kind with them.

RE: Mechanical or fixed???
 

http://www.broadheadtests.com/MECHANICALVSFIXED.html

RE: Mechanical or fixed???
 

I will only shoot fixed blades. They always fly good, because I know how to tune my bow and arrows to do so. I will also only shoot broadheads that I can easily sharpen myself. I prefer the edge I put on a broadhead to one that most come with, and particular fixed blade heads are much easier to sharpen. Lastly, I will eliminate a moving part whenever I can. I see no advantage to having the moving blades, yet I see where there is a chance that they may not move like they're supposed to.

RE: Mechanical or fixed???
 

This has been beat to death,so one more opinion won't hurt.I perfer the mech's,and ONLY the NAP products. Spitfire Pro's,or the Shockwaves.I've tried a bunch of the others,believe me,I've got a hole box full of mech's that were "useless"because of design or just cheap components.These rejects are from major manufactors.I've killed dozens of deer with the Spitfires and Shockwaves,they performed and functioned perfectly.So I see no reason to change.
There are some great fixed blade broadheads,and if I was going to shoot them it would either be the Muzzy,Montec,or the NAP Thunderheads.
The reason I stay with the mech's is that it's easy,from shooting field points to mech's,no tuning issues, they are accurate and deadly
With my set-up,the K-energy is not an [email protected]

RE: Mechanical or fixed???
 

I prefer expandables for one simple reason....a larger cutting diameter with excellent levels of accuracy. As mentioned, they are not for everyone but can be absolutely devastating if used properly.