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07-12-2003, 09:10 PM
#2
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Missouri
Posts: 260
RE: Which Mechanical Broadheads?
I have been using NAP Spitfires for the past 4 seasons, and have had excellent results. You may also want to try out Rocket Broadheads, as they seem to be the most popular mechanical broadheads with the members on this forum.
As far as speed is concerned, I would like to be shooting at least 250 f.p.s. before I used mechanicals. Thats just my opinion, and I am sure you will get different opinions from other members.
Good luck
As far as speed is concerned, I would like to be shooting at least 250 f.p.s. before I used mechanicals. Thats just my opinion, and I am sure you will get different opinions from other members.
Good luck
07-12-2003, 11:35 PM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: St. Cloud MN USA
Posts: 1,757
RE: Which Mechanical Broadheads?
If you want to shoot mechanicals you should calculate your KE. Speed doesn' t really matter. Alot of people suggest you have at least a KE of 55 to shoot a mechanical. They do fly really good, most just like your target tips but you still need to practice. If you want to shoot a large diameter mechanical (1 1/2" or bigger) you really should have a high KE set-up.
I' m shooting a Wasp Jackhammer 100, which is 1 3/4" , and it makes a huge hole and they bleed like crazy. My KE is about 63 or 64.
Good Luck!
I' m shooting a Wasp Jackhammer 100, which is 1 3/4" , and it makes a huge hole and they bleed like crazy. My KE is about 63 or 64.
Good Luck!
07-13-2003, 09:07 AM
#4
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: baltimore,md
Posts: 547
RE: Which Mechanical Broadheads?
I`ve used the NAP spitfires,100gr,and also Shockwaves in 85gr.No problems in performance,solid construction,and very sharp blades.Tried the Rocket Mini-Blasters and found that the blades would bend or break.I`am shooting a hunting set-up that is 413grs.@276ft per sc,which gives me about 70lbs. of KE.Good luck!
07-13-2003, 07:39 PM
#5
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: jackson new jersey
Posts: 301
RE: Which Mechanical Broadheads?
I feel a big mechanical on a deer sized animal is an awesome combo. Although not as popular as Rockets and Spitfires, I really have had great results with a two blade 2in. cut Vortex. Being a two blade I get pass throughs almost always. What I like the most about the Vortex is when the head is closed, you still have the top half of thecutting edge of the blades exposed assuring an entrance hole. Not really big, a hair under an inch, but its more than most mechanicals.
