Mechanical Broadheads

[Buffalotears]

I’m not sure if this have been asked before (sorry if it has). And maybe it is not specific to traditional but anyways. With my compound I have shot a few deer using NAP spitfire max broadheads. They did a great job. Will mechanicals work differently with traditional equipment? And is there a certain speed/poundage you think is needed to make them work?

 

[CJ19]

Trad bows i shoot wouldnt make me comfortable shooting a mechanical. I think it would kill the deer but i would have concerns about reliably getting an exit wound in my case. I have killed a number deer with fixed and mechanical from a compound and they are both fine with the right set up. Youll need to do the math and see if your set up has the energy necessary to feel comfortable with the blades you are talking about.

Personally, i see no benefit to a mechanic from a trad bow. In my compound, some mechanics just shot better than the fixed blades i had at 30-40yards and thats why i chose those mechanicals. I dont shoot that far with trad. All the fix i shoot from my trad shoot fine. I think people overthink the broadhead thing. You either shoot the deer in the lungs/heart or you dont. Any quality fixed blade from a reputable manufacturer is going to kill a lung shot deer quickly.

 

[Buffalotears]

Trad bows i shoot wouldnt make me comfortable shooting a mechanical. I think it would kill the deer but i would have concerns about reliably getting an exit wound in my case. I have killed a number deer with fixed and mechanical from a compound and they are both fine with the right set up. Youll need to do the math and see if your set up has the energy necessary to feel comfortable with the blades you are talking about.

Personally, i see no benefit to a mechanic from a trad bow. In my compound, some mechanics just shot better than the fixed blades i had at 30-40yards and thats why i chose those mechanicals. I dont shoot that far with trad. All the fix i shoot from my trad shoot fine. I think people overthink the broadhead thing. You either shoot the deer in the lungs/heart or you dont. Any quality fixed blade from a reputable manufacturer is going to kill a lung shot deer quickly.

Thank you for the reply. Thats kind of what I was leaning towards but I thought I would ask. Also, because I already have the broadheads. I will look into some fixed blades. It’s overwhelming with the options. I’m only at about 40lbs. I keep trying what to prioritize speed or energy. Lots of opinions out there. I am hoping to find first hand experience here.

 

[nevadabugle]

Thank you for the reply. Thats kind of what I was leaning towards but I thought I would ask. Also, because I already have the broadheads. I will look into some fixed blades. It’s overwhelming with the options. I’m only at about 40lbs. I keep trying what to prioritize speed or energy. Lots of opinions out there. I am hoping to find first hand experience here.

At 40 pounds don't do it. No need for a mechanical and penetration will be terrible. Just find a good cut on contact head and don't look back. Lots of good options from high priced to low priced. For the higher end I reccomend Day Six, mid range Cutthroat or VPA, cheaper end Stingers or Steelforce.