Thinking about making a change...
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Thinking about making a change...
I'm not intending for this to be a "What is better, mechanical or fixed" thread, but I am thinking, pretty seriously infact, about switching to a mechanical.
Let me explain. First off, I currently shoot Magnus Stingers at deer. They fly GREAT, are razor sharp and leave good blood trails. I really don't have anything bad to say about them, but the idea of a 2" hole w/ a hammerhead or stricknine is appealing.
My bow is tuned, and fixed heads fly perfectly, so this switch isn't a "bandaid" for a poorly tuned bow. I am also producing 82 foot pounds of KE, so that's not an issue either. This is all about cutting diameter. I want a large hole through that rascal.
I know the mechanical vs. fixed has been beaten to death, so I'm putting a little different spin on it.....cutting diameter. Let's leave the fact that they are mechanicals out of it, if possible. Is a bigger cutting diameter better?
Let me explain. First off, I currently shoot Magnus Stingers at deer. They fly GREAT, are razor sharp and leave good blood trails. I really don't have anything bad to say about them, but the idea of a 2" hole w/ a hammerhead or stricknine is appealing.
My bow is tuned, and fixed heads fly perfectly, so this switch isn't a "bandaid" for a poorly tuned bow. I am also producing 82 foot pounds of KE, so that's not an issue either. This is all about cutting diameter. I want a large hole through that rascal.
I know the mechanical vs. fixed has been beaten to death, so I'm putting a little different spin on it.....cutting diameter. Let's leave the fact that they are mechanicals out of it, if possible. Is a bigger cutting diameter better?
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RE: Thinking about making a change...
mobowhuntr: I have been shooting mechanicals and have always been really pleased. I shoot rocket steelheads. This year however, I found that one of my entrance holes was about 1/2 the size of the exit hole. This got me REALLY thinking of switching to fixed heads.
Another thing to think about: With my rockets it was one shot (at a deer) and that was it for the specific head. There is no resharpening or reusing that I have felt comfortable with.
Thank you for this thread. I'm really interested in how it goes.
--Millpond
Another thing to think about: With my rockets it was one shot (at a deer) and that was it for the specific head. There is no resharpening or reusing that I have felt comfortable with.
Thank you for this thread. I'm really interested in how it goes.
--Millpond
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RE: Thinking about making a change...
ORIGINAL: Rob/PA Bowyer
Okay, now my question to the last two replies on NAP Spitfires, How is the entrance hole? Spitfires open through impact, not on impact correct?
Okay, now my question to the last two replies on NAP Spitfires, How is the entrance hole? Spitfires open through impact, not on impact correct?
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RE: Thinking about making a change...
I knew this is how this would turn out....I'm NOT looking for recommendations on broadheads.......I am looking for a big cutting diameter..
Rob, I understand your point COMPLETELY.....Correct me if I'm wrong, but since the blades on a Rocket sweep back the entrance hole will still be the cutting diameter of the head, yes? I know the tip will be in the animal close to an inch, but the blades will still be at the point of entry as they sweep back....So I am still going to get a good entrance hole.
I guess the real question is this.....Is a big hole better than a small hole?
Rob, I understand your point COMPLETELY.....Correct me if I'm wrong, but since the blades on a Rocket sweep back the entrance hole will still be the cutting diameter of the head, yes? I know the tip will be in the animal close to an inch, but the blades will still be at the point of entry as they sweep back....So I am still going to get a good entrance hole.
I guess the real question is this.....Is a big hole better than a small hole?
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RE: Thinking about making a change...
If its a hole and internal damage your interested in..... check out the pics in this thread:
http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1849297
http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1849297
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RE: Thinking about making a change...
millpond, you bring about a good point as well. You can buy replacement blades for Rockets, though. I will admit, I like the fact that I can easily resharpen and re-use my Stingers.
I'm surprised at the smaller entrance hole....in my mind that doesn't seem that would be the case.
I'm surprised at the smaller entrance hole....in my mind that doesn't seem that would be the case.