mechanical broadhead
11-13-2004, 09:45 AM
#11
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Fulton county IL USA
Posts: 4,271
RE: mechanical broadhead
I've tried many different makes and models of mechs and the best of the best is the Rocket Steelhead. These b-heads have been incredible performers for me on nearly 2 dozen deer and still I have yet to have one take 60 yards on me! You most certainly should take a very serious look at 'em!
11-13-2004, 01:54 PM
#13
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,695
RE: mechanical broadhead
They all work pretty good I believe, everyone has used one kind or another with success, but I think some are just a little tougher in my opinion. I use the Wasp Jackhammers and have had great luck with them, so I see no need to change. I have had some fall aprt from just practicing with them on a bag target some bend also, the wasps have not failed.
11-15-2004, 05:56 PM
#15
Nontypical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Central Illinois
Posts: 1,672
RE: mechanical broadhead
thanks for the replies guys. it seems to be between the spitfire's, rocket's and shockwave's mainly. ill do a little more looking around and stop by 5shot's site before i make up my mind. thanks again everyone.
p.s.-anyone had some experience with the cobra view master deluxe pendulum? if so could you give me your thoughs in that topic. thanks
p.s.-anyone had some experience with the cobra view master deluxe pendulum? if so could you give me your thoughs in that topic. thanks
11-15-2004, 07:27 PM
#16
Join Date: May 2004
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 8
RE: mechanical broadhead
I've used rockets and spitfires. Spitfires get my vote....BIG holes, and they fly straight. They also have replacement blades available, though they easily resharpen with a mill file and stone. A friend of mine filmed a buck killed by a Grim reaper. You can see fountains of blood squirting out of the deer, which moved all of 10 yards. nasty kill. there are lots of good brands out there, I think, but I'm happy with spitfires for now.
11-15-2004, 09:39 PM
#18
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Yorkville, IL (Kendall County)
Posts: 75
RE: mechanical broadhead
Rocky Mtn Snypers, fly better than Spitfires, one huge entrance hole, open easier because of Cam Action blade design, Rocky Mtn Broadheads back up their products, Bruce Barrie (Owner) is sending me extra blades for the Snypers, no cost! My next vote would be the Rocky Mtn Gator XP, the Spitfires need by far some of the most KE to open for none rubberband mechanical broadheads.
11-15-2004, 10:49 PM
#19
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Little Egg harbor NJ
Posts: 1,279
RE: mechanical broadhead
Well I have used shockwaves with not one complaint at all.
Just to try something different this year I bought some Vortex minimax 3 blade with a 2 inch cutting diameter. can't wait to see how a deer reacts to it.
Brian
Just to try something different this year I bought some Vortex minimax 3 blade with a 2 inch cutting diameter. can't wait to see how a deer reacts to it.
Brian
