Guest kracey Posted March 30, 2005 Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 I am interested in trying mechanical's. But i need some feedbakcon them. My major concern is I fear that they might not open up when they are shot. Anyone with any info on Mechanicals would help me out a lot. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted March 30, 2005 Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 Re: Mechanical\'s I sure like my Spitfire XP's! They sure do a great damge on them Animals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted March 30, 2005 Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 Re: Mechanical\'s I THINK THEY OPENED! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Squirrelbuster Posted March 30, 2005 Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 Re: Mechanical\'s I personally don't think mechanicals have enough penetration due to bad experiences. So I would not recomend mechanicals, I would just get a fixed blade or cut-on-contact broadhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitrrophybowhunter Posted March 30, 2005 Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 Re: Mechanical\'s They have plenty!!!!!!!!! You do need to shoot 55 lbs of KE though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kracey Posted March 31, 2005 Report Share Posted March 31, 2005 Re: Mechanical\'s My bow is set b/w 55 and 58 pounds. My arrows are 26.5 inches at (7.5 GPI) and I will shot 125 grain broadheads. How do I figure out my KE with all of that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted March 31, 2005 Report Share Posted March 31, 2005 Re: Mechanical\'s heres the calculator....plug in the numbers: BowJackson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rutnroy Posted March 31, 2005 Report Share Posted March 31, 2005 Re: Mechanical\'s never had not one open, and they are deadly. i use the rocket sidewinder with 1 1/2 " cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted March 31, 2005 Report Share Posted March 31, 2005 Re: Mechanical\'s [ QUOTE ] do u think mechanicals do more damage then fixed? pat [/ QUOTE ] HECK YEA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Squirrelbuster Posted March 31, 2005 Report Share Posted March 31, 2005 Re: Mechanical\'s [ QUOTE ] They have plenty!!!!!!!!! You do need to shoot 55 lbs of KE though [/ QUOTE ] I am sure if a mechanical hits the sweet spot behind the shoulder it passes through easily, BUT if you pull and hit the shoulder, a mechanical doesn't get as much penetration as a cut-on-contact would. Also I did my own rough experiment with mechanicals and fixed blades. When I shot a mechanical broadhead into a Tough Bag target, it penetrated about 4 inches. When I shot the bag with the fixed blade it went about twice as deep. Using mechanicals vs. fixed blade/cut-on-contact is a personal preferance, but I will stick with the fixed and cut-on-contacts. They just give me a little more faith when the shot comes that it will actually do what it is supposed to do, even if that means sacraficng a little accuracy by not using mechanicals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Squirrelbuster Posted March 31, 2005 Report Share Posted March 31, 2005 Re: Mechanical\'s [ QUOTE ] Go to www.broadheadtests.com and read the info on Mech vs. fixed. That should help you get started and figure out what head is best for you. [/ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] As a general rule most fixed blade heads will penetrate better than most mechanical styles [/ QUOTE ] That quote above from the broadheadtest.com only furthers supports my conclusions. Although it did only say MOST mechanicals don't penetrate well, I am still not going to search out for anymore mechanicals being the first kind failed. Sorry but that is just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 Re: Mechanical\'s I personally dont like mechanicals. I dont like the penetration or the blood trails after the shot. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billkay Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 Re: Mechanical\'s I like the Grim Reapers. They have 3 razors in the tip to help with the initial cut and then another 3, opening blades. Don't know about the blood trail, both retrieves were under 40 yards. Didn't bother to look for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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