upssmann107913 Posted August 27, 2006 Report Share Posted August 27, 2006 Ive been thinking about trying one of these heads and Ive been leaning twords the new Rage mechanical head with rear deployment.. any ideas on this subject,, pros, cons ,, and other mechanicals you have used or would recomend????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted August 27, 2006 Report Share Posted August 27, 2006 Re: mechanical heads???????????????? Welcome to the forums!!! I'm completely worthless to you as I've only shot fixed blades. I also have considered switching, but the Montecs fly so well. Cool to see another Buster Brown around the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted August 27, 2006 Report Share Posted August 27, 2006 Re: mechanical heads???????????????? Absolutely nothing wrong with mechanical heads at all... Give the Grim Reapers a looksie as well.... http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.S...nkEnabled=false Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upssmann107913 Posted August 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2006 Re: mechanical heads???????????????? Been with ups 12 ys driving for 7 ys work in wis ,, talk with u later and thanks,, ps I also been using montec G5 but im concerend about there sharpness or lack of sharpness,,,,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted August 27, 2006 Report Share Posted August 27, 2006 Re: mechanical heads???????????????? The G5's are a good head. This years release is said to have a blade that is easier to sharpen then the pevious years blades. I shoot Wasp Boss Bullets, and am totally happy with them. If were to go to a mechanical, the only head I would trust would be the NAP Spitfires. A well made, reliable head, that is known for leaving incredible blood trails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IBO_bowhunter Posted August 27, 2006 Report Share Posted August 27, 2006 Re: mechanical heads???????????????? Spitfires are a great mechanical head, I have taken down three deer with them now. The farhtest any of them have went has been 60yds. As for penetration for the mechanicals i have absolutely no problem with that. Out of the three deer I have taken with the mechanicals the closest one was 28yds. and the farthest was 33yds. I blew through the 28 and 30 yard deer but the one that was 33yds. I didn't, but he was angled so badly that the broadhead broke his next to last rib on his right side and was pushing on the skin about ready to come out his brisket on his right side. Now last year I used an 85 grain thunderhead and blew plum through a doe breaking her right front leg. So to me it doesn't make much difference at all. I had good blood trails on every one of the deer. My bow is set at 64 pounds for hunting season. Hope this helps a little. I think that most mechanicals are respectable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switchback29A1 Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Re: mechanical heads???????????????? Wasp Jak-Hammers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jon3 Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Re: mechanical heads???????????????? Well i will only shoot one kind of broadhead and that is a vortex 2 3/4" inch cutting dia. and killed to milkers last year one at 15 yds and one at 40 yds first complete pass and in the dirt on other side second one at 40 shot her in the left eye and came out of right ear dropped her in the tracks she walked in on.... man them things ar wicked...if anyone can private message me and tell me how to post pics i will show you the damage they cause ......thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Re: mechanical heads???????????????? [ QUOTE ] Wasp Jak-Hammers! [/ QUOTE ] DItto on the smackdown with these things!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Re: mechanical heads???????????????? I've taken several deer with Rocky Mt. Snypers and have no complaints. Since the Rage heads work the same way and are basically the same minus the gumband...I bought two packs of the Rage 2 blades for this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilhunter1986 Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Re: mechanical heads???????????????? [ QUOTE ] Wasp Jak-Hammers! [/ QUOTE ] thats what i shoot i love em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Re: mechanical heads???????????????? [ QUOTE ] second one at 40 shot her in the left eye and came out of right ear [/ QUOTE ] Aimming for the head??? With a bow??? I never used mech. But if I were I guess I would give the NAP Spitfires a round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upssmann107913 Posted August 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Re: mechanical heads???????????????? head shot a little dangouious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest luckyman4 Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Re: mechanical heads???????????????? I use 100 grain Rocket Hammerheads, 2" cutting diameter. They fly exactly like a fieldpoint, and I have had excellent performance from them on several deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Buckneer Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Re: mechanical heads???????????????? I used the Rocket Steelhead XP with great results. Devistating results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MKMGOBL Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Re: mechanical heads???????????????? spitfires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adamc Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Re: mechanical heads???????????????? i would either go with rocky mountain snypers or xp3 or rage since they are about the same. Either should work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Re: mechanical heads???????????????? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] second one at 40 shot her in the left eye and came out of right ear [/ QUOTE ] Aimming for the head??? With a bow??? I never used mech. But if I were I guess I would give the NAP Spitfires a round. [/ QUOTE ] Thought the same thing John, who headshots deer with a bow???? That to me is unethical to do as a bowhunter and could maime the deer instead of killing it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Re: mechanical heads???????????????? stay away from the rage's and go buy some grim reapers!!! They fly like darts, sharp and very durable. Save your money and buy some Grims!!!!--rossman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Re: mechanical heads???????????????? rossman is right about those Reapers, they are sweet and you can actually shoot them as a fixed blade if you want. Best flying mechanical I have shot and man do they leave a wicked hole in an animal!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Re: mechanical heads???????????????? [ QUOTE ] stay away from the rage's and go buy some grim reapers [/ QUOTE ] Any particular reason we should stay away from the Rage's? As far as the headshot....lets not get carried away with this. I personally wouldn't shoot a deer with my bow at 40 yards...let alone aiming for the head. Thats only because I don't feel confident enough to do so and make a humaine kill. If someone is good enough to do it...it will certainly kill the deer just the same. Look at it this way....there are folks who aim for the heart...the head is bigger than the heart. Too far forward and you smack the shoudler/leg bone and could lose that deer. I always aim for the lungs with my Rocky Mt. Snypers (soon to be Rage's). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigBuckDown69 Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Re: mechanical heads???????????????? I use the NAP Spitfire XP Pro and I have no complaints. I shot a buck last year and the blades opened instantly on impact. It was a quartering shot and there was no deflection issues either. I really like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Re: mechanical heads???????????????? [ QUOTE ] I use 100 grain Rocket Hammerheads, 2" cutting diameter. They fly exactly like a fieldpoint, and I have had excellent performance from them on several deer. [/ QUOTE ] Ditto on the Rocket brand!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpcNape Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Re: mechanical heads???????????????? Have seen the damage that the mech. can do, made me a believer so I swiched myself. I shot a turkey with the mech. and it did the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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