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Fixed vs Mechanical broadheads
Posted on 10/8/24 at 9:00 am
Posted on 10/8/24 at 9:00 am
Any reason why you use one and not the other? or use both? Would just like to hear everyone's opinion. I have been shooting the Grim Reaper Hades Pro fixed blades for a year but have occasional flight issues (common with fixed). But do mechanicals really fly just like field points? Id like to try the grim reaper white tail specials but would like to hear some thoughts before purchasing...
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Posted on 10/8/24 at 9:12 am to Geaux565
I switched to QAD exodus a couple years ago and am done worrying about it. They hit exactly where my field points do, are razor sharp, and no moving parts to fail.
Surprised that the swept back design isn’t copied more, a big part of why broadheads fly differently is they are a different length than field points changing the arrow’s spine and FOC. The exodus eliminates that issue completely.
Surprised that the swept back design isn’t copied more, a big part of why broadheads fly differently is they are a different length than field points changing the arrow’s spine and FOC. The exodus eliminates that issue completely.
Posted on 10/8/24 at 9:28 am to Geaux565
I shoot fixed 99% of the time. Currently shooting iron will s125’s, the double bevel. I keep 1 grim reaper mechanical in my quiver for those really windy days where a 30+ yard shot could happen. The reason the majority of people shoot mechanicals is because they’re too lazy to have their bow properly tuned. Your bow should shoot a bare shaft arrow the same as your fletched arrows. Yes, mechanicals fly just like field points, but so will a fixed head if your bow is tuned and your arrows are properly spined.
I prefer fixed heads because I can hand sharpen them and they’re stronger. shite happens when bow hunting and I want to be prepared in case I hit a shoulder.
I shot these for a while too. By far the sharpest head out of the pack I’ve ever seen for the price. Iron wills are sharper, but twice the price. I’ve cut a few fingers pulling those exodus out the pack. They fly great and penetrate like crazy. Killed some deer with them with good results.
I prefer fixed heads because I can hand sharpen them and they’re stronger. shite happens when bow hunting and I want to be prepared in case I hit a shoulder.
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QAD exodus
I shot these for a while too. By far the sharpest head out of the pack I’ve ever seen for the price. Iron wills are sharper, but twice the price. I’ve cut a few fingers pulling those exodus out the pack. They fly great and penetrate like crazy. Killed some deer with them with good results.
Posted on 10/8/24 at 9:39 am to Geaux565
for 10 years I shot strictly mechanicals. (Rage Xtreme mostly)
Killed a lot of deer and pigs with them
Once I got a new bow and really got it tuned up I switched over to fixed (Day Six Evo) and I love them
Shot placement and attentiveness to your gear is more important than broadhead selection IMO
Killed a lot of deer and pigs with them
Once I got a new bow and really got it tuned up I switched over to fixed (Day Six Evo) and I love them
Shot placement and attentiveness to your gear is more important than broadhead selection IMO
Posted on 10/8/24 at 9:45 am to Geaux565
If you're having trouble with fixed blades flying funky or not grouping with field points your bow is probably slightly out of tune. Another issue is if the arrows weren't cut perfect square or the insert not seated square causing a little bit of a wobble from the broadhead. If the fixed blades don't spin perfectly true with the arrow (especially longer ones like Magnus Stingers) it can steer the arrow a little bit and cause issues that you didn't notice with mechanicals or field points.
I used mechanicals for 10 years because I could never find a fixed blade that flew right. Once I got my bow perfectly tuned those issues went away. I still keep a Sevr in my quiver in case it's windy.
Mechanicals work but I'd prefer to have the fewest failure points possible in my setup.
I used mechanicals for 10 years because I could never find a fixed blade that flew right. Once I got my bow perfectly tuned those issues went away. I still keep a Sevr in my quiver in case it's windy.
Mechanicals work but I'd prefer to have the fewest failure points possible in my setup.
This post was edited on 10/8/24 at 10:05 am
Posted on 10/8/24 at 9:46 am to mylsuhat
fixed, always worked for me
Posted on 10/8/24 at 10:02 am to Geaux565
Shot NAP Thunderheads for 35 yrs. Been shooting Rage Hypodermics for the past few years.
Posted on 10/8/24 at 10:04 am to Geaux565
100 grain Slick Tricks shoot like my field points. Only complaint with this head is deer don’t pour out blood. They bleed but not like you’d think with a pass thru shot.
Posted on 10/8/24 at 10:07 am to Geaux565
I shoot fixed blades because I want to eliminate as man possible malfunctions with equipment. All broadheads fly like field points with a properly tuned bow.
Posted on 10/8/24 at 10:13 am to Geaux565
This is my opinion, which is formed by what I've seen tracking deer for the public these last 5 years:
Both kill deer equally effective as long as you're not hugging the shoulder.
99.9% of the deer we don't recover that were shot with archery equipment are either shot too high, through the backstrap, or from hunters trying to shoot too close behind the shoulder. If that arrow goes a little too far forward, you're hitting bone and might miss vitals..aim a little further back and try to hit both lungs. Forget the heart shot altogether.
Having said that, fixed blades with a heavy arrow and good FOC sometimes punch through the shoulder and can slice vitals as the deer runs.
Both kill deer equally effective as long as you're not hugging the shoulder.
99.9% of the deer we don't recover that were shot with archery equipment are either shot too high, through the backstrap, or from hunters trying to shoot too close behind the shoulder. If that arrow goes a little too far forward, you're hitting bone and might miss vitals..aim a little further back and try to hit both lungs. Forget the heart shot altogether.
Having said that, fixed blades with a heavy arrow and good FOC sometimes punch through the shoulder and can slice vitals as the deer runs.
Posted on 10/8/24 at 10:19 am to Loup
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not seated square causing a little bit of a wobble from the broadhead.
You can get a spin tester for about $30. I spin test all of my arrows. You’d be surprised to see how many don’t spin true. I have at least 3-4 arrows in a corner in my hunting room that wobble on the tester. Saving them in case I get in a bind, but they’re last resort arrows.
If you’re not testing them, and you’re having a few that won’t group, that’s probably the problem.
Posted on 10/8/24 at 11:02 am to Geaux565
I used to shoot a lot. I got tired of inconsistencies between arrows with my fixed heads and was generally curious about expandables. Found the Rocket Steelhead and never looked back. The single best broadhead ever produced. I shoot 27" draw with max 60lb and have to pull the arrow out of the ground behind the deer.
Posted on 10/8/24 at 11:13 am to Stitches
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fixed blades with a heavy arrow and good FOC
I could talk about this for hours, it’s probably my favorite subject dealing with hunting. Also probably the most stressful trying to explain to people lol
I’ve done a lot of research, plus I’ve killed deer and hogs with various arrow weights and setups. It’s insane how effortlessly a heavy arrow with high FOC passes through a deer. It’s also crazy how much better they fly, and how quiet they make a bow. It’s basically like shooting a dart. People get caught up with how fast their arrow is flying, instead of realizing a heavier arrow (and sharp broadhead) is what’s going to carry that momentum through an animal. I’ve had really good results with a 480gr arrow, but ended up stepping it up to 508gr and it’s like passing a hot knife through butter now. Also, if I ever get the chance to hunt elk, I won’t have to change anything on my setup.
Posted on 10/8/24 at 12:02 pm to A_bear
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People get caught up with how fast their arrow is flying, instead of realizing a heavier arrow (and sharp broadhead) is what’s going to carry that momentum through an animal.
The heavy crowd gets a little too caught up in carrying momentum through a 100 lb animal and forgets that speed still has some utility when said animal is a crackhead known to drop inches at any startling sound. I do agree that 480-ish range is a really nice sweet spot between the two extremes.
Posted on 10/8/24 at 12:21 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
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The heavy crowd gets a little too caught up in carrying momentum through a 100 lb animal
I don’t disagree, some folks think they need 600+ grain arrows for deer and that’s just unnecessary. I’ve taken information from ranch fairy, but I’ve also come to my own conclusions based off of my own experience. 470-480 is legit. The main 2 reasons I went heavier is because my bow shoots a 508gr bare shaft better than any other weight I’ve tested. I’ve tested lighter and heavier. Second reason is because I spend 2-3 weeks in the Midwest every year and those deer can get a good bit bigger than our deer down here, and I want an arrow that will penetrate through the shoulder if I happen to make a bad shot. Like I said, I limit my shot range and I will pass a deer if I’m not confident I’ll make a good shot, but shite does happen while bow hunting.
Posted on 10/8/24 at 3:07 pm to A_bear
I was listening to a podcast with Kenny Thompson from Jackson, TN recently. He was talking about importance of tuning in a way I hadn’t appreciated. He talked about how much better terminal performance you get when the arrow is flying perfectly straight, in addition to hitting where you’re aiming. He talked about some things I didn’t fully comprehend, mentioned 16ish% FOC and said a lot of stuff I’d like to research more.
This post was edited on 10/8/24 at 3:08 pm
Posted on 10/8/24 at 3:09 pm to turkish
quote:This is huge.
He talked about how much better terminal performance you get when the arrow is flying perfectly straight
Posted on 10/8/24 at 3:14 pm to Geaux565
Muzzys forever
Slick trick - fly like field points
Rage - one awesome performance and the next bounced off a rib at 15 yards. No penetration
Back to slick tricks
Megameats last year - four does, all pass throughs, looked like an ax murder on each one
Slick trick - fly like field points
Rage - one awesome performance and the next bounced off a rib at 15 yards. No penetration
Back to slick tricks
Megameats last year - four does, all pass throughs, looked like an ax murder on each one
Posted on 10/8/24 at 3:28 pm to AlxTgr
How do I learn more about this? I don’t know who (on YouTube or wherever) to trust.
Posted on 10/8/24 at 3:37 pm to turkish
Be careful. It can get too technical and make your head hurt. Nock on tv on YouTube is one. Hundreds more to look at.
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