Mechanicals vs. Fixed - Spitfire/Thunderheads
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Fork Horn
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Join Date: Jul 2004
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Mechanicals vs. Fixed - Spitfire/Thunderheads
I shoot NAP mechanicals Spitfires with good success from a crossbow. However, by the time I get through practicing, qualifying, and hunting, I go through many broad heads. At the excessive price of the Spitfires, I need to find better value for my dollar. I do follow the rule once you take a deer with a broad head it is too dull to use again. Maybe I am too cautious. I've never been too good at sharpening.
I am considering moving to fixedblade Thunderheads. What downside do you see with this change? It appears that they fly the same though I was expecting a drop off to the left. I have been told that fixed works better on a deer that is quartering.
I am considering moving to fixedblade Thunderheads. What downside do you see with this change? It appears that they fly the same though I was expecting a drop off to the left. I have been told that fixed works better on a deer that is quartering.
#2
RE: Mechanicals vs. Fixed - Spitfire/Thunderheads
Flight with Broadheads on a crossbow bolt can be tricky. I am currently building crossbow bolts with extreme FOC built in which will help with better flight, smaller groups, and increased penetration.
I hope to have them on the website soon! I would not think a huge amount of practice is necessary with a crossbow once you are setup and sighted in.
Dan
I hope to have them on the website soon! I would not think a huge amount of practice is necessary with a crossbow once you are setup and sighted in.
Dan
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RE: Mechanicals vs. Fixed - Spitfire/Thunderheads
ORIGINAL: vadeer
I have been told that fixed works better on a deer that is quartering.
I have been told that fixed works better on a deer that is quartering.
I shoot NAP mechanicals Spitfires with good success from a crossbow. However, by the time I get through practicing, qualifying, and hunting, I go through many broad heads. At the excessive price of the Spitfires, I need to find better value for my dollar. I do follow the rule once you take a deer with a broad head it is too dull to use again. Maybe I am too cautious. I've never been too good at sharpening.
I am considering moving to fixedblade Thunderheads. What downside do you see with this change? It appears that they fly the same though I was expecting a drop off to the left.
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RE: Mechanicals vs. Fixed - Spitfire/Thunderheads
ORIGINAL: njbuck22
Spitfires are devistating, i wouldnt change if i were you.
Spitfires are devistating, i wouldnt change if i were you.
#9
RE: Mechanicals vs. Fixed - Spitfire/Thunderheads
They produce an excellent entry wound and an exit wound that will rival any broadhead, even the Rage. Just like said before, they are pretty devastating.
#10
RE: Mechanicals vs. Fixed - Spitfire/Thunderheads
ORIGINAL: superstrutter
They produce an excellent entry wound and an exit wound that will rival any broadhead, even the Rage. Just like said before, they are pretty devastating.
They produce an excellent entry wound and an exit wound that will rival any broadhead, even the Rage. Just like said before, they are pretty devastating.