LifeNRA Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Been thinking about trying a mechanical broadhead for next year. Not that there is anything wrong with my Muzzy's! Just wanted to try them since I never did before. I would certainly use one without the rubber o-ring! So which one do you like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Re: Mechanical Broadheads??? Which One??? John, If I were to shoot mechanicals, Spitfires would be the only ones I would go with. for know, i'm sticking with my fixed blades though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OklaBow712 Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Re: Mechanical Broadheads??? Which One??? I'd just stick to the Fixed Blades..no room for error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitrrophybowhunter Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Re: Mechanical Broadheads??? Which One??? [ QUOTE ] Been thinking about trying a mechanical broadhead for next year. Not that there is anything wrong with my Muzzy's! Just wanted to try them since I never did before. I would certainly use one without the rubber o-ring! So which one do you like? [/ QUOTE ] Rocky Mountain Snypers or the Rage are great mechanicals! Would not hesitate to pick these heads to kill a trophy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted January 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Re: Mechanical Broadheads??? Which One??? [ QUOTE ] I'd just stick to the Fixed Blades..no room for error [/ QUOTE ] I would say your right too! But I would like to try and test them out. I have heard a lot of pro's and con's about them. So in the off season this summer I going to test a few out. Just want to know which ones you all use! Then again, maybe BT reviews might have more info too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Re: Mechanical Broadheads??? Which One??? OH BOY !! OH BOY !! can I chime in here ?? ..... I don't think that there's any ERROR here, I truely think that this deer is very,very dead.. and it was killed with one of these... 100 grn. Grim Reaper Mechanical There was also a Doe taken as well with a Grim Reaper... Just didn't get a chance for a picture.. John if you're thinking on trying a mechanical head,,, most that are produced these days are going to do what they were designed for IMHO ... I just happen to have killed 2 nice deer with the Grim Reapers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Re: Mechanical Broadheads??? Which One??? That deer is dead from laughter at that hat Luke. If I were to shoot mechanicals, it would be either the Rage or Rocky Mountain Snypers. The Rage's are a lot like the Snypers, the blades open by sliding back, not flipping out. I know you said you are just wanting to try them out, but I would take the $30 you are going to spend on 3 mechanicals and get yourself 6 more Muzzy's. Unless you shoot the MX series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Re: Mechanical Broadheads??? Which One??? [ QUOTE ] That deer is dead from laughter at that hat Luke. [/ QUOTE ] Actually that deer is very dead due to my hat being very fast to catch that sucker..... Sorry John,,, I had to.... But Matt has a valid point if it aint broke don't try to fix it,,,,,, MUZZY's are deadly enough.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxBowHunter Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Re: Mechanical Broadheads??? Which One??? Grim Reaper is good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllinoisHunter Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Re: Mechanical Broadheads??? Which One??? I've been using the Spitfire's since they came out. I'm sure that most other mechanicals are just as good, but these things fly perfect for me. I switched from fixed blades because I don't like to have to adjust my sights from practice - to 'in the field'. I've shot them with dual cams and solo cams - currently the Mathews Switchback set at 65lbs. Never had a problem with them opening on impact or making a big enough entry hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OklaBow712 Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Re: Mechanical Broadheads??? Which One??? Ive heard that its only best to take broadside shots only with mech. Think I'll stick with fixed..JMO but I feel more comfortable with em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyt03 Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Re: Mechanical Broadheads??? Which One??? Only people I hear knocking mechs are ones who never had a reason to try them b/c they used fixed. Spitfires will do the job for you no doubt. I've taken all kinds of shots with them and have had nothing but excellent succes with only shooting 60 lbs. Very many were pass throughs. I've never heard someone use spitfires make a good shot and complain about them. Even the best fixed blade with a bad shot won't get the job done. Give Spitfires a try, theres a reason they are 10$ a piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OklaBow712 Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Re: Mechanical Broadheads??? Which One??? $10 a piece is beginning to be normal with all types of heads lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Re: Mechanical Broadheads??? Which One??? I love my spitfires. Good BH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Re: Mechanical Broadheads??? Which One??? if it any broken dont fix it, id stay with you muzzy's, but if i were gonna shoot mechanicals i would go spitfires, yet to here a bad thing about them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Re: Mechanical Broadheads??? Which One??? Grim Reapers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Re: Mechanical Broadheads??? Which One??? If there's nothing wrong with your muzzy's then why the heck are you even thinking about switching? If it aint broke, don't fix it!!!!!!!!!!!! Muzzy's are a heck of alot better than any mechanical. There sharper and you don't have to worry about them failing. You will wound deer if you shoot mechanicals. They don't always work and if you hit a shoulder, have fun tracking a blood trail that has no blood. For the sake of the deer, stay with your muzzy's. I used to shoot mechanical until I wouned three deer in as many seasons, including one monster!!! I'm done with mechanicals!!!!!!!!!!! --rossman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp793 Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Re: Mechanical Broadheads??? Which One??? I'm going to try out Spitfires this coming year.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Re: Mechanical Broadheads??? Which One??? If I ever use another mechanical, it will be the Rage. Interesting design they came up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Re: Mechanical Broadheads??? Which One??? My buddys has killed some nice bucks with the Spitfire XP Pro's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Re: Mechanical Broadheads??? Which One??? [ QUOTE ] Only people I hear knocking mechs are ones who never had a reason to try them b/c they used fixed. [/ QUOTE ] and the only people that shoot mechanicals are people who dont know how to tune their bow, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyt03 Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Re: Mechanical Broadheads??? Which One??? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Only people I hear knocking mechs are ones who never had a reason to try them b/c they used fixed. [/ QUOTE ] and the only people that shoot mechanicals are people who dont know how to tune their bow, lol [/ QUOTE ] That's what my proshop is for lol. Nothing wrong with either head just alot of people knock stuff without having tried it out themselves. My bow was well tuned and fixed just were all over the place for me. Mechanicals flew just like my field point and have done an excellent job for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Re: Mechanical Broadheads??? Which One??? Nothing flies as true as a mechanical...no tuning nessa. ALL 3 of the Mechanical type heads I have used have performed flawlessly. They are all 100gr... NAP Shockwave("o" ring type), NAP Spitfires and Wasp Jak Hammers. All one arrow, died within sight. I was impressed with the penetration of the Shockwave 2 years ago. I made a less that stellar shot and hit the front shoulder...it went thru BOTH shoulders and a good chunk of heart, and half the arrow was thru. These expandibles opened and penetrated shoulder bones and collapsed this buck on the spot. The only time I have ever sat a deer down with a bow. I feel all the bugs have been worked out of expandibles and they are reliable killing tools. Sure nothing relieves the mind of worry better than a fixed head. It always open...but dead is dead. One broadhead don't kill more than any other. If the archer does their job, mechanical broadheads will do theirs. For the record...I keep Spitfires in my quiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilhnter Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Re: Mechanical Broadheads??? Which One??? If your going to switch, I would shoot rocky mountain snypers. Thats what I use and I have never had a problem with them. They leave huge entry and exit holes that leave amazing blood trails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxBowHunter Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Re: Mechanical Broadheads??? Which One??? The only problem with Mechanicals is that i have heard and seen them not open when shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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