best broadhead for block bear

this is my first post on this site and i was wondering what are your guys opinions on the best mechanical broadhead for blackbears. i shoot spitfire maxx for whitetails right now and i love them and have always love spitfire, but im not sure if they are right for black bears

 

Wecome from Iowa. I'm thinking a cut on contact head is a safe bet. Such as a Magnus Stinger for example. I don't know much about bears as we ain't got any round here. Perhaps, the 2 Blade BloodRunner could be in the running.

Edit: Sorry, re-read your question. You asked for the best mechanical. I'm glad I double checked myself. Say good-bye Stinger and Hello NAP BloodRunner fer sure. "Cuts no Matter What".

 

Whatever you use for deer would work great. Use the one that hits where you aim!

 

Not too many wrong answers here, just curious as to why it has to be a mechanical? I currently have both mechanical and fixed blade bhs in my quiver. This year, in PA we get a full week of Archery Bear, I will likely have a Slick Trick Mag on the end of my arrow should I be lucky enough to release a shot. My main concern (for me) would be that the bh would have a steel ferrule and sharp blades. Like JM said though, shot placement is always key.

 

I have been guiding bear hunters for 9 years now, so take this for what its worth.

Absolutely do not use the Spitfire for bear. If you do not get an exit hole and the entrance is small, you may be in for a lot of trouble as bears do not bleed like a deer do. They have too much fat and long hair that can plug the hole. I would recommend using a fixed blade head, but if you insist on a mechanical I would go with a BloodRunner or a Rage. This year I will be shooting a BloodRunner myself to see how it performs on a blackie.

Good luck.

 

I am with Dan on this one. I've killed several bear over the years myself and they clog up and stop bleeding really easy, especially fall bears that are loaded up with a thick fat layer. Having an exit hole is really helpful. Without an exit, the tracking can be tough as hell. I dont think you can go wrong with a solid coc head and of course if you hit them in the right spot, your gonna be in business. Good luck.

 

While I love the Spitfires as much as anyone I wouldn't suggest them, or any other swing open mechanical on bear. there's just too much fat and hair to deal with. If you absolutely have to go with a mechanical head I'd agree that the NAP Bloodrunner is the style to go with. I'm just a little leary of how much energy it takes to compress the spring on them when opening the blades. I'd rather burn that energy penetrating to an exit hole. So, if you've got lots of energy to spare I'd say go ahead and give the Bloodrunner a try. If you're low down on the energy range, stick to a fixed blade cut on contact head. As was mentioned, you really need/want that exit hole.

 

ive just had way too much luck with mechanical to stop using thats all.

 

Magnus Stinger, or Muzzy Phantom are two goods ones for larger game, you should get a pass through with either one of them. Likewise, they are both exceptionally accurate as well.