rad_112176 Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 I am seriously thinking of making a change in broadheads. Wondering if i could get some opinions of what everyone is currently using and why. I currently use 100 gr Spitfires. I have hit 3 deer with what i thought were good hits at first until really thinking of the shot. All the shots that i could not recover the deer on where ones that i hit the front shoulder bones and either did not get good penetration or it did not even get into the boiler room past the bone. I like using mechanical broadheads cause they do leave a much better blood trail with the larger cutting diamiter when you make that great shot, but hate to injure deer just by being off a few inches and hitting the shoulder.. Thanks for the help and look forward to the input. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hunter36 Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: Broadheads \" Mechanical vs Fixed \" I bought ultimate steel 100 grain braodheads to hunt antelope with never shot one but missed some out at 80yrds and they flew perfect just like a field tip. then shot a buck in North Dakota went 40yrds and died. that same weekend my roomate shot a doe at 30yrds and that deer died within 100yrds. roomate then shot another doe at 57yrds and she went 15yrds and died. good blood on all three even though we watched them die. But you have to get replacement blades after most shots, so i bought the Montec broadheads 100grain and they shoot the same as the ultimate steels but are one solid piece. Many of my friends use the montecs and have had nothin but good results. my buddy is switching to fixed blades after he had some angle problems with mechanicals. I love fixed blades but its not what i like that matters just making some sugestions!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rad_112176 Posted December 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: Broadheads \" Mechanical vs Fixed \" I have looked at the Montec blades and so far i would say that is what i would go with. Looks like it would be the most durable. Wondering how they hold a edge? I usually change out my blades everytime i shoot a deer on the Spitfires so i assume i would need to resharpen these after every use. Thanks for the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Illinois1958 Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: Broadheads \" Mechanical vs Fixed \" Not to be a jerk here but there is no magic broadhead. Shot placement is the magic. I too have hit the shoulder of a mature whitetail and never found him. I know how it feels. And looking back i know it was just a bad shot and i wish i could take it back, but i cant. You can kill a deer with a field tip, if you hit the spot. For me i choose a broadhead with a cutting tip. The rest is up to the archer. Good Luck, -Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: Broadheads \" Mechanical vs Fixed \" My 2 favorite heads are Muzzy and Magnus Stingers. I'm always trying something new and always come back to Muzzy. This year, I'm using Muzzy 100 3 blades. Love the flight, strength and cost of these heads. There's a reason most heads are compared to Muzzy. Magnus are tough, fly great and are cut on contact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardwood_HD Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: Broadheads \" Mechanical vs Fixed \" i shoot the 100gr Montecs but havent been able to take a deer with them yet, i know a guy that shot a moose with one and when he pulled it out it was good as new. They fly great for me, if you need to sharpen them G5 sells two different sharpeners for them, one is a flat diamond stone for $29 and the other is a just a universal sharpener for $23. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: Broadheads \" Mechanical vs Fixed \" muzzy's for me always have shot them and will continue too, fly great for me, leave me good blood trails, i have yet to not recover a deer that has been shot with muzzy's, but like illinois1958 said, shot placement is the key no matter what your shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest antlers21 Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: Broadheads \" Mechanical vs Fixed \" I shot spitfires for years and have recovered every deer I hit with them. This year I switched half way through the season when I was doe hunting and shot one with the montecs. I plan on useing montecs next season now. I could not believe the blood trail and how sharp it was even after the shot. I love them now..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest colter Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: Broadheads \" Mechanical vs Fixed \" I i just got some Sonic Broadheads by American Broadhead commpany, but i havent go to try them out yet and now the season is over so i cant. But this weekend iem going out and going to try to shoot a couple of geese and rabbits with them. I cant waite to try them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkV Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: Broadheads \" Mechanical vs Fixed \" Muzzy's for me and I agree with Illinois the shot placement is the key. There is NO exploding broadhead that will drill through the shoulder bone everytime of a mature whitetail. You must absolutely make the shot of a lifetime every time that you decide to pull the trigger. That is why stand placement scent control and shot placement are all so critical in the killing of a mature buck. My muzzy's have a hard tip that will crush a rib bone and still come out the other side at 20 yards. I have seen the blade bent but still I have recovered All of my past 7 deer within eyesight of my stand after the shot! Placement IS the key! Kirk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: Broadheads \" Mechanical vs Fixed \" I use the G5 Montecs, they fly like darts and hold a great edge. G5 will even send you a free DVD on how to sharpen them if you email them and ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: Broadheads \" Mechanical vs Fixed \" Hi rad.......this has always been a big debate over the years on here. Naturally by my sig you can tell what I hunt with and have for about 15 years now. I've heard of and seen lots of stories and deer shot with mech.'s. as well as fixed heads, but most of the mech. stories are the same, great shot placement, no penetration and no exit wound. I for one am a big fan of fixed because I don't have to rely on something deploying when it hits my target. When fixed hits, it eating all ready. Nothing but bone to try and move it off it's path. I did break down this fall and try out the Tekan II broadhead and had good luck with it. The only reason I went with this head is it's blade deploy backwards, not rolling back. If I evr switched I'd go with them, Satelite Deadingers, or Rocky Mountain XP3's. I don't like the Rage because of the replaceable razor tip. JMO The choice is up to you on your selection of whcih. Like it was stated before and always will be, shot placement is everything, BUT a good reliable broadhead will save you a lost deer or a bunch of tracking on a marginal hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: Broadheads \" Mechanical vs Fixed \" I had a similiar problem with mechanicals a few years ago.I shot a doe quartering away and the arrow hit hit the shoulder on the opposite side.When she turned to run off the blades folded up and the arrow spit out.She clotted right away and I lost her.I've been using Crimson Talon since and haven't lost a deer since.I still feel that if I had a different broadhead I would have found her.Maybee...maybe not,but I feel a lot more confident with my setup now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: Broadheads \" Mechanical vs Fixed \" Shot a buck and a doe this year with a Mech. head (Rage 2 blade). The doe was quartering hard away from me...at 20 yards I hit right in front of the hind quarter and it just poked out behind the left front. Not a complete pass through, but it did the job. The 2" cutting dia. sliced the opposite lung apart as she ran. Went about 60 yards and piled up. I shot deer with Rocky Mt. Snypers with good results and I shot deer with Thunderheads with good results. Like said eariler...shot placement is the key...a well placed sharp head (mech. or fixed) will dispatch the deer quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rad_112176 Posted December 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: Broadheads \" Mechanical vs Fixed \" I have not shot a deer and was not able to recover it until this year. I understand that shot placement is the key, but like what i said in my original post was that i hate knowing i am shooting something that is not really the best option for the game that i am shooting. It is about the same as using a hollow point bullet in my 44 mag. I know that if the shot placement is perfect and everything goes well that it will kill it on the spot, but if the deer happens to move slightly or i am just off it will mushroom on the bone and could possibly not enter the vitals. It is always good to be checking on what are the best options out there. I appreciate all the info on what you are using and going to try out the Mussy's and Montec's this weekend to see what works best with my set up. Thanks again and good luck with the rest of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switchback29A1 Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: Broadheads \" Mechanical vs Fixed \" Wasp jak-hammers 100 grain leave a huge exit hole with a great blood trail. Switched to them from Muzzy's about 2 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: Broadheads \" Mechanical vs Fixed \" 100gr Montec G5's. They fly great and penetrate well also. Just buy the stuff to resharpen the blades. I shoot a doe and a 6 point with the same arrow and broadhead. I lost the arrow on the 6 or I would resharpen and use it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: Broadheads \" Mechanical vs Fixed \" Use to be a huge Rocket fan, but I've been seriously thinking of switching to the "Bullet" broadheads. (Basically these are a small diameter fixed bladed head.) The Wasp 100gr SST Boss bullet will be the head of choice come next season for me. Here is an actual pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: Broadheads \" Mechanical vs Fixed \" I've only tried two brands broadheads. I've tried Muzzy 3-blades a couple times. I've shot both my bow kills with Muzzy 4-blades. The cutting diameter is a little smaller, but the extra cutting surface makes up for it. Besides Muzzy, I've also tried the G5 Montec. I picked up a pack of the Preseason heads. I didn't care for the loud "buzzing" sound they made in flight, so I opted against them. Currently I am shooting the Muzzy MX-4 broadheads. I haven't gotten a chance to shoot anything with them yet, but I really like how they fly with my setup. I am considering trying the new Muzzy MX-3's when they come out in 2007. I don't know if I'll switch, but I'd like to give them a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: Broadheads \" Mechanical vs Fixed \" I've shot one deer with a Spitfire. Hit it right in the shoulder blade. I got about 8" of penetration cutting the windpipe in half and another blade cut the top of the heart. The deer didn't go 10 yards and probably died within 15 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowhntr Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: Broadheads \" Mechanical vs Fixed \" 100 grain 3-blade Muzzy's for me. I'm not a fan of mechanicals and will not shoot them. I too have heard the same horror stories that you mention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: Broadheads \" Mechanical vs Fixed \" Without naming brands, I prefer fixed over mechanical. Just one less thing to go wrong. And sooner or later, if you shoot enough animals with a mechanical, it will malfunction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Re: Broadheads \" Mechanical vs Fixed \" i've been using 100gr thunderheads for 8 years now. i love them, in my opinion they make a sweet hole as well compared to a mechanical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Re: Broadheads \" Mechanical vs Fixed \" Amen rad [ QUOTE ] I know that if the shot placement is perfect and everything goes well that it will kill it on the spot, but if the deer happens to move slightly or i am just off it will mushroom on the bone and could possibly not enter the vitals. [/ QUOTE ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Re: Broadheads \" Mechanical vs Fixed \" i prefer Muzzy 3 bladed 75s for my compound and Muzzy Phantoms 125s for my recurve. while it can take some time to get fixed broadheads to fly good, i feel its really worth it. the Muzzys are so easy to use, you can use old blades to practice with and then put new ones in to hunt with. also they are only 33 bucks for 6 and i feel are one of the strongest broadheads out there, because the blades interlock with each other. also you find them just about anywhere and ordering replacement blades are not only inexpensive, but scalpel sharp. Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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