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Fixed Vs Mechanical broadhead Poll
#5281655
08/31/14 06:57 PM
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Joined: Jun 2010
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JThoele
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First attempt at a THF poll. With season closing in quick, and the inevitable posts members make looking for advice on what broadhead to use for the upcoming season, I figured we could address and show results for what members use on here. Thus I wanted to poll the THF archery hunting population for their preference and use of fixed, mechanical, or an equal use of both. Please submit your answer into the poll so we can see the results from as large population as possible. Of course in the comment section one can go into detail for their choice. Thanks.
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Re: Fixed Vs Mechanical broadhead Poll
[Re: JThoele]
#5281685
08/31/14 07:20 PM
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BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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kind of a big deal
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I use both... But more and more just mechanicals. I keep both in my quiver.
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Re: Fixed Vs Mechanical broadhead Poll
[Re: JThoele]
#5281799
08/31/14 09:06 PM
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Posts: 533
texashelms
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Tracker
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Re: Fixed Vs Mechanical broadhead Poll
[Re: JThoele]
#5281841
08/31/14 09:58 PM
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Joined: Mar 2008
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txhuntingguide
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Bird Dog
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Mechanical only way to go.
Life is a Highway. Don't take the wrong road twice. Take your time and enjoy it. Teach, love and support your family. Hoyt Spyder Turbo Gold Tip Velocities HHA single pin, Ultra Rest 100 gr. Grim Reapers
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Re: Fixed Vs Mechanical broadhead Poll
[Re: JThoele]
#5281877
08/31/14 10:43 PM
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Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 225
Nolan Outdoors
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Woodsman
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Watch em drop with Grim Reapers. Not the only way to go - just the best.
Oklahoma NWTF State Board Field Staff Black Eagle Arrows Grim Reaper Broadheads Owner of Hang 'em High Game Calls www.nolanoutdoors.com
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Re: Fixed Vs Mechanical broadhead Poll
[Re: JThoele]
#5281930
08/31/14 11:23 PM
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Posts: 831
bphillips
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Tracker
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Mechs for animals up to elk size with my setup and fixed for anything big
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Re: Fixed Vs Mechanical broadhead Poll
[Re: JThoele]
#5282127
09/01/14 01:28 AM
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Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 272
bradtown
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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Re: Fixed Vs Mechanical broadhead Poll
[Re: JThoele]
#5282280
09/01/14 02:50 AM
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Bowtech kid
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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Re: Fixed Vs Mechanical broadhead Poll
[Re: JThoele]
#5282291
09/01/14 03:03 AM
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Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,886
Bowhunt Only
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I mostly shoot fixed 125 grain slick trick magnums, but I don't hunt whitetail all that often. I'd have no problem shooting a big cutting expandable at a whitetail. But when hunting things tougher, like African game or exotics, it's always fixed for me.
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Re: Fixed Vs Mechanical broadhead Poll
[Re: JThoele]
#5282498
09/01/14 12:06 PM
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Joined: Apr 2010
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bjankowski
THF Trophy Hunter
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THF Trophy Hunter
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Mechanicals; no moving parts!
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Re: Fixed Vs Mechanical broadhead Poll
[Re: bjankowski]
#5282929
09/01/14 07:54 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
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ChrisB
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I shoot 2" grim reapers for deer. They make such a large hole and fly perfectly. Now for pigs, I'll shoot what ever is on sale. I have some hellrazors I'm going to sling at the pigs and some grim reaper hog heads.
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Re: Fixed Vs Mechanical broadhead Poll
[Re: BOBO the Clown]
#5283000
09/01/14 09:10 PM
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SniperRAB
THF Celebrity
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I use both... But more and more just mechanicals. I keep both in my quiver.
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Re: Fixed Vs Mechanical broadhead Poll
[Re: JThoele]
#5283808
09/02/14 01:52 PM
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Joined: Dec 2012
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catslayer
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Pro Tracker
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usually use reapers... hit closer to my field point location. But this year we have shoot through mesh sooo I'm going slick tricks
Sombody smells like fried borritos...
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Re: Fixed Vs Mechanical broadhead Poll
[Re: bjankowski]
#5283818
09/02/14 01:58 PM
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Posts: 426
Topshot
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Bird Dog
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Mechanicals; no moving parts! ???
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Re: Fixed Vs Mechanical broadhead Poll
[Re: JThoele]
#5284017
09/02/14 04:10 PM
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Joined: Sep 2010
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txshntr
T-Rex Arms
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T-Rex Arms
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Mechanicals...but mine have moving parts
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Re: Fixed Vs Mechanical broadhead Poll
[Re: catslayer]
#5284139
09/02/14 05:18 PM
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JThoele
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usually use reapers... hit closer to my field point location. But this year we have shoot through mesh sooo I'm going slick tricks That brings me to another question, who shoots they their pop up mesh?
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Re: Fixed Vs Mechanical broadhead Poll
[Re: Topshot]
#5284159
09/02/14 05:28 PM
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Joined: Apr 2010
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bjankowski
THF Trophy Hunter
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THF Trophy Hunter
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Mechanicals; no moving parts! ??? Well I'm old; I need to start proof reading.... Fixed is mo betta for me, but they all do the job, just a preference.
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Re: Fixed Vs Mechanical broadhead Poll
[Re: JThoele]
#5286840
09/04/14 12:56 AM
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Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 398
Blood Trail
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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Just read an article on a 10 year study where the recovery rate for deer shoot with a mech was over 90% while fixed heads was far lower.... around 84-85%. I got the mag in here some where.
Anyway, i shoot more mechs than fixed.
2014 Xpedition Xcentic 30 in @ 70# GOld Tip XT Hunters 100 grain Grim Reapers Razor Cut 1.75 in QAD-XDs Pro Drop Away rest Bowlite
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Re: Fixed Vs Mechanical broadhead Poll
[Re: JThoele]
#5287500
09/04/14 01:23 PM
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bw-n-alvin
Green Horn
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I shot fixed for about 25 years, until last year. I switched to Rage 2"+, and put my muzzy's in the closet. I shot 3 deer & 2 pigs, four of them died in sight, one ran about 100 yds spraying lung blood 3' from each side. My 7 year old blood trailed her easily. Never had results like that from any fixed blade. I've only lost one bowshot deer in my life , and that was my fault. So fixed blades definitely work, but I'm hooked on the extremely short bloody blood trails I get with the larger cut.
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Re: Fixed Vs Mechanical broadhead Poll
[Re: JThoele]
#5288681
09/05/14 12:38 AM
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JThoele
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Tried some QAD Exodus swept blades tonight and they shoot EXACTLY like my field points, in fact when shot to same 30 yard point of aim, I ended up shearing off two fletchings and rubbing the shaft of the field point arrow. Knew better than to shoot same point of aim, but was just curious on consistency. Anyways, they look good, shoot good, and hopefully will zip thru a couple deer this year with good results.
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Re: Fixed Vs Mechanical broadhead Poll
[Re: JThoele]
#5288683
09/05/14 12:40 AM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 60,483
BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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kind of a big deal
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Those are good tough heads
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Re: Fixed Vs Mechanical broadhead Poll
[Re: JThoele]
#5290109
09/05/14 08:52 PM
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Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 18
HelmCrusher
Light Foot
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Light Foot
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I love my mechanicals, NAP BLOODRUNNERS , but I hate and despise any mechanical broad head that requires those stupid rubber bands . Looking to try out the TOXICS fixed broadhead that came out last year any one have any knowledge with these?
I do hunt, and I do fish, and I don't apologize to anybody for hunting and fishing.
You know, if you need 100 rounds to kill a deer, maybe hunting isn't your sport.
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Re: Fixed Vs Mechanical broadhead Poll
[Re: HelmCrusher]
#5290193
09/05/14 09:54 PM
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JThoele
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I love my mechanicals, NAP BLOODRUNNERS , but I hate and despise any mechanical broad head that requires those stupid rubber bands . Looking to try out the TOXICS fixed broadhead that came out last year any one have any knowledge with these? I have nothing good to say about Toxic BH's from the personal experience of everyone I know that have used them. Gimmick and good marketing that sold well, but nothing reputable and reliable IMO
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Re: Fixed Vs Mechanical broadhead Poll
[Re: JThoele]
#5290331
09/05/14 11:33 PM
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 31,955
txtrophy85
THF Celebrity
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THF Celebrity
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I love my mechanicals, NAP BLOODRUNNERS , but I hate and despise any mechanical broad head that requires those stupid rubber bands . Looking to try out the TOXICS fixed broadhead that came out last year any one have any knowledge with these? I have nothing good to say about Toxic BH's from the personal experience of everyone I know that have used them. Gimmick and good marketing that sold well, but nothing reputable and reliable IMO just looking at them, they do not look right. I'm a big fan of the rocket sidewinders.
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: Fixed Vs Mechanical broadhead Poll
[Re: JThoele]
#5290820
09/06/14 07:17 AM
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bphillips
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Tried some QAD Exodus swept blades tonight and they shoot EXACTLY like my field points, in fact when shot to same 30 yard point of aim, I ended up shearing off two fletchings and rubbing the shaft of the field point arrow. Knew better than to shoot same point of aim, but was just curious on consistency. Anyways, they look good, shoot good, and hopefully will zip thru a couple deer this year with good results. Shoot broadhead first They do shoot well if the bow is tuned and a nice head
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