Hi guys. New archer here. I went to my local archery shop and got setup with a Diamond Core. Archery is addicting and i absolutely love shooting! I cannot wait to tag my first whitetail this fall. But I don't want to go out until I am ready. So far i have only been pounding field points into a target and haven't even bought any broad heads. I have read up a lot on the mech vs fixed pros and cons, etc. but i want to put it to you guys on what would be better for my setup as a new archer. I came across a post by Jeffacarp in another thread that I think sums it up the best. "People need to understand the science of arrow flight, KE, and broadhead selection before hitting the woods. All of that information can be found within these forums if you look or ask. Not every broadhead, arrow, and bow setup are going to produce lethal results on a whitetail. It bugs me to hear about people making poor decisions in the woods, and wounding a whitetail than later blame their equipment. You bought the equipment, so its your responsibility to know the lethality of the setup before going after live game. I know I'm coming off harsh, but hopefully whats about to follow in this post will be corrected and you'll see better results next time you get in the tree." I completely agree with this statement and I want the best option for my setup within my budget so i can make a quick, humane kill. I am shooting a Diamond Core with a draw length of 28.5" and in the low 50s on the weight. I am constantly increasing the weight as i practice and plan on settling in somewhere in the low to mid 60s. I am shooting Beman ICS Bowhunter 400 arrows with a 100g field point. If i did my math correctly, the KE should be in the mid 60s. So let me know what you think. i have just about settled on the G5 T3 mechanical bh but i am open to suggestions. the last thing i want is to shoot something i shouldnt be and lose a deer. Thanks!
Good for you to ask man! With a DW in the 60s mech should be fine. Just remember to only take shots you are sure you can make. Good luck!
With your draw length and poundage I think you'd be ok to shoot any fixed blade head on the market and some of the smaller diameter mechanicals as well. I have a few buddies with very similar specs as you have stated above and original NAP spitfires works very well for them on quartering away and broadside shots. I'd stay clear of you're large diameter mechanicals like the rage, shwacker, and killzone offered in the 2" diameter. It takes a lot of KE to punch those big mechanicals through a whitetail and I'm not sure you're setup will perform consistently with a big mechanical. Just my opinion, I'm sure others will have theirs as well. If you plan on taking any quartering to shots (which I don't recommend) then you have a good chance of encountering some shoulder blade and in that instance a fixed blade head is in your favor. Check out slick tricks, muzzy's, Magnus stingers, and NAP thunderheads or hellrazors. Those are all tried and true heads that I know a lot of guys on here can give strong recommendation for. With your setup I'd personally stick to ethical and lethal quartering away and broadside shots with an NAP spitfire and enjoy the hero photos at the end if the red carpet.
right now i only feel confident with broadside shots so thats all i plan on taking. i figure once i get comfortable with broadside then i can focus more on quartering away. if it means i pass on a monster than so be it. Ethical kills are my number one priority. i will check out the nap spitfires. thanks!
I would suggest keeping it simple the first year and shoot something fixed. I would say the 3 blade muzzy's would be a good choice to start with.
