Mechanical Broadheads

[rackshooter449]

Im kind of traditional in the way that I cant get away from thunderheads and Muzzy's, I hear great things about the mechanicals, does anyone know of any that have malfunctioned or caused poor arrow flight?

[lodge lounger]

I used NAP Spitfires for awhile a couple of seasons ago. Put what I thought was a perfectly placed shot on a quartering away doe. Appeared that I hit a rib, as the arrow only got about an inch of penetration. When she took off, I could see the arrow flopping around, and it fell out after about 20 yards. When I recovered the arrow, the blades hadn't opened at all. So I posed the question, on another bowhunting forum, if anyone else had had a similar experience. A couple of guys hooted on me for using these heads with a bow that didn't generate enough kinetic energy. I'm pulling an older PSE single cam at 62 lbs. Never had seen anything in the info that came with the heads, or the ads, that suggested that wouldn't have been enough. So it was back to Thunderheads, and to this day I wonder what motivated me to try the Spitfires in the first place.:dizzy:

[deputy]

I hvae shot dz of heads and killed a lot of deer with mech. so far best best

are snypers
aftershocks hypershocks heads (made here in michigan)

those are my main too choices i lean real heavy on aftershocks

[Backwoods-Savage]

I've used Spitfires for a couple years but may go back to the old Bear broadheads which I used for about 40 years. I switched to try them because several in this area had been using them with great success and I wanted to see for myself. Except for the flight being slightly better, I saw no other advantage.

[Den66]

I switched to mechanicals last year, after having troubles tuning my old bow to shoot fixed blades. An easy fix, the Grim Reapers flew exactly like my field tips. Harvested 4 deer with them, and all but 1 opened perfectly...That one was one that I had "rebuilt", and may not have assembled correctly. Anyways, only two of the three blades deployed and still resulted in a huge entry and exit hole, and a short track job (actually watched the doe fall about 60-70 yards away). I am a little concerned on the 1 "failure", but as I said, I am pretty sure it was due to my inexperience in replacing blades and reassembling these particular heads.....just my .02..

[NorthJeff]

Used them for 11-12 year now, lots of different kinds including several Rocket styles, Spitfires, Hypershock, G5, and Gametracker. They have never failed me, most all fly perfect, and for the speed of arrow I like to shoot I can't imagine using a fixed blade head at this point. I've tried Montecs and Muzzies in the past few years but they did not hit where my field points did, lowered my accuracy, and flew terrible out of highly accurate set-ups. I basically didn't want to "de-tune" my bow to accomidate the fixed blade heads. I expect to set up my bow as accurate as possible with field points, shoot as much as I want, wherever I want whether it be a 3D league or in my backyard, slap a broadhead on and go hunting...without further adjustments because of the broadhead!

However, if you shoot heavy arrows, they fly well, and under 30 yards....why switch? One thing is cutting diameter though...you can get some real nasty cutting widths on mechanicals you'd never get to fly straight with fixed.

[skipper34]

I shoot a 55 lb. Darton 600 25 yrs. old, and I have been using the G5 Tekan heads for about 3 years, have shot 3 deer without any problem. Shot placement is everything.

[CL-Lewiston]

Mich out of doors show had a segment last eve demoing some tests. The show often shows again on Sat.

There is another posting a couple below this that I suspect eludes to those broadcasted tests. Was kinda interesting.

[Weekender#1]

We have been using spitfires for the past few years and have never had a problem. They would account for about 7 or 8 deer here. My buddy buys the cheapest mechanical blade Wally world has on hand, kills deer every year and has never had a problem or bad shot with them. He shows everyone what he is shooting and speaks highly of them.
I think it is all about confidence.

[dongiese]

I've been using Vortex Mech's for the last 6-10 yrs can't remember when exactly but I know i'll never switch.

I have never tracked a deer shot with a vortex over 40yds.

[Codye23]

I also just bought spitfires for this season. I heard if you go with Mech. go with Spitfires. So I bought a pack. I'm hoping they come through. I havn't shot a deer yet with a bow, and I will be greatly depressed if the mech. head doesn't come through for me... If anyone knows if I am pulling about 60 # and my draw lengh is 28, shooting carbon express arrows, is this enough to open the head properly?

[Chocha]

I've been using Vortex Mech's for the last 6-10 yrs can't remember when exactly but I know i'll never switch.

I have never tracked a deer shot with a vortex over 40yds.

For those shooting Vortex, are you going with the 2 blade or 3 blade style. Its my first year back into bowhunting in about 9 or 10 years. I took a nice doe with a 75grain Vortex mini-max (2 blade) my last year I went out and was very impressed. It wasnt the cleanest shot since It was pretty far and out of a tree, but she still only ran about 30 yards... Ive been thinking of going to the 3 blade style but am a little hesitant. Any input on the current Vortex line-up? I now shoot 100 grains. Also, other than the website, does anyone know where the Mar-den products are carried. Seems to me the larger retailers no longer carry them.

Thanks!

[deepwoods]

I shoot the 100 grain 2 blade 2 1/2" width. The 3 blade cutting area is just to much in my opinion. I was worried about penetration and I don't see the advantage of the additonal cutting surface. They already cut a huge hole to begin with. I'd stay with the 2 blade IMO.

[Chocha]

I shoot the 100 grain 2 blade 2 1/2" width. The 3 blade cutting area is just to much in my opinion. I was worried about penetration and I don't see the advantage of the additonal cutting surface. They already cut a huge hole to begin with. I'd stay with the 2 blade IMO.

I see your in Fraser.. Im in Clinton Twp. Do you know any where locally to pick them up at???

[deepwoods]

Chocha,

I am not positive. I usually pick mine up at Frank's in Linwood. I thought MJC Archery on 15 mile had them. It's worth a call.

I have also bought them on-line from either BP or Cabela's.

[Chocha]

Chocha,

I am not positive. I usually pick mine up at Frank's in Linwood. I thought MJC Archery on 15 mile had them. It's worth a call.

I have also bought them on-line from either BP or Cabela's.

I was just in MJC and dont recall seeing them, but then again I was looking at quivers.. Thanks.. I will check it out..

[deepwoods]

There is also vortexbroadheads.com where you can order on-line.

[GVDocHoliday]

I'm going with Jeff on this one. Up through last year I had used the G5 Montecs for a couple of years...they were the only fixed blade that I was able to get decent accuracy out of. Killed several deer with this head. However I'm still addicted to speed for the most part. I group tune, do not paper tune, so my bows are tuned to shoot tight groups, not bullet holes. I was given a few Titanium bodied Gators to use this year. I'm generating 285fps at 65lbs with a 370 grain arrow...I have no doubt that I'll be able to push that 2" diameter broadhead through a whitetail at any distance I'm comfortable at.

Just this past weekend we took some footage of change in POI with the gators vs fp at 65 yards using lumenoks. There was no change. Those arrows stacked right up out of my Prestige and arrow flight was the same. Also those lumenoks have turned out to be pretty fricken' sweet!