fixed blade or mechanical ?
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zachthebowhunter
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You just opened a can of worms! haha Let the games begin. I don't shoot a cross bow but I like my fixed slick tricks in my compound bow. You're going to get a million answers but I would say whatever shoots the best
beagle001
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I had a temporary disabled permit a few years back after tearing my rotator cuff and I was able to use a crossbow. I killed one doe, tipped with the two-blade Rage and it worked great. Since then, I've soured on Rage in general, but they did put a whooping on that ole girl.
I know there are a lot of heads geared specifically for crossbows, and I don't exactly understand what makes them different from regular heads.
My buddy has some FOC's and loves them, but I think they are discontinued. Believe they were 175 grains if I'm not mistaken.
I know there are a lot of heads geared specifically for crossbows, and I don't exactly understand what makes them different from regular heads.
My buddy has some FOC's and loves them, but I think they are discontinued. Believe they were 175 grains if I'm not mistaken.
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I just started bow hunting and whenever I ask anybody this question I get this look like I'm an idiot for even bringing up the idea of using a mechanical broadhead, not sure if this is just a MT, WY, ID, CO thing or what. Still haven't gotten a good answer as to efficacy of either over the other.
What are you going to hunt?
If you are just deer hunting a mechanical will punch thru a shoulder at reasonable ranges.
If anything bigger (elk) I would stick to a one piece fixed broadhead.
There is a reason everyone gives you that look wllm1413
Just too many horror stories losing wounded elk using mechanicals. If you hit them right mechanicals are ultra lethal - its when you are off a bit and catch shoulder blade where the problem is imo. I've seen it first hand a couple times and wont elk hunt with peeps shooting mechanicals at elk. A wounded animal is the last thing I want to deal with archery hunting.
Just my opinion.
If you are just deer hunting a mechanical will punch thru a shoulder at reasonable ranges.
If anything bigger (elk) I would stick to a one piece fixed broadhead.
There is a reason everyone gives you that look wllm1413
Just too many horror stories losing wounded elk using mechanicals. If you hit them right mechanicals are ultra lethal - its when you are off a bit and catch shoulder blade where the problem is imo. I've seen it first hand a couple times and wont elk hunt with peeps shooting mechanicals at elk. A wounded animal is the last thing I want to deal with archery hunting.
Just my opinion.
MThuntr
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I don't know the physics when it comes to crossbows since the initial energy release may open a mechanical blade broadhead so one would have to search that info out but I think I agree with SteveE...with deer, antelope, and other thin skinned game I think you'd be ok with a mechanical. Bigger animals I think you better go with a fixed blade.
I purchase a cut on contact mechanical hybrid broadhead called Grave Digger for use with turkey hunting but never got around to shooting them. This system allows you to tighten the mechanical blades to suit your needs which I liked. In the end, I'll likely continue to hunt with my cheap Muzzy 3 blades.
I purchase a cut on contact mechanical hybrid broadhead called Grave Digger for use with turkey hunting but never got around to shooting them. This system allows you to tighten the mechanical blades to suit your needs which I liked. In the end, I'll likely continue to hunt with my cheap Muzzy 3 blades.
el unit
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My first two Muleys were with NAP 100 grain expandables. One shot kills that didn't go far. All my elk and whiteys and muleys since then have been with Muzzy 3 blade, 100 grain fixed blades. They are awesome and I will not use expandables anymore- especially with elk.
Doublecluck
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Muzzy mx3 all day long, but grim reapers aren't bad. Love mechanicals for turkey's.
JohnCushman
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There's a bunch of crossbow specific broadheads on the market now. The different physics of the bolt and KE make both pros and cons to both fixed and mechanicals. I would say pick one you think looks good and go with it. I only use mechanicals on turkeys, a Rage 3 blade. On big game I try to stick to fixed blades due to the flimsy deploying blades on most mechanicals. You will get a bunch of opinions on what each guy thinks is best, but it's your bow and your animals, so go with what you think will be the best for you and your hunting.
