So I would really like to shoot a mechanical broad head but I am kind of worried if I am shooting enough bow to get good penetration. I shoot a Bowtech 101st Airborne at 28 inches and 60 pounds. I shoot Carbon Express Mayham arrows (9.8 gpi) with 125 grain broad heads and Nockturnal nocks. I don't have a scale here to weigh them but I believe they come out to be roughly 370 grains. I'm not sure what broad heads I would like to shoot but my top three choices right now are NAP Spitfire, G5 T3, or Rage (Not sure which one but probably 2 blade version). So do I have enough bow to shoot a mechanical broad head? I know this might be a dumb question but I just don't want to absolutely sure about shooting a mechanical broad head before I take it out in the woods. Thanks for any advice!
Should be plenty of bow. I'm thinking of swapping to mechanical this year, I'm probably going to go with NAP kill one. I like them because there are no O-rings or extra maintenance.
i like the killzone low KE or trophy taker ulmer edge. they have smaller cutting diameters (not too small, 1.75 and 1.5 inches) but out of a set up with slightly lower poundage they will get amazing penetration. i like the ulmer edges because the blades swivel around bone to increase penetration.
Yes you have plenty of bow to try out any kinda head you want to. Personally i am a NAP guy iv tryed both the killzone an the spitfire maxx. I actally am gonna switch to the spitfire edge for this fall. They are both a flippin sweet head no stupid rubber bands, an the have an outstanding clip system. Blood trailing thats if the deer does not go down within sight is incredibal it brings a whole new meaning to a walking blood trial. I liked the killzones i just wanted to go to a 3 blade. Hope this helps an good luck this fall!
I shoot the rage 2 blade and have shot it anywhere from 50 lbs up to the 70 I am shooting now. It's worked everytime! I've never lost or wounded an animal since shooting rage2 blades. Also since I've been shooting them I have seen more deer go down within sight than ever before. I will never switch!
Honestly I have to real reason to shooting 125 grain heads. The reason I did switch to 125 from 100 is because I wanted a little heavier arrow and I figured it would add a little FOC. Once I switched I felt like it quieted the bow on the shot some and I also felt it helped with arrow flight and groups. Whether this really happened or it is just me Idk but if it adds to my confidence it couldn't hurt.
Thanks for the answers everyone. I feel confident in shooting a mechanical broadhead now. I'm still not sure what broadhead I will choose yet but I still got time to decide so I guess it is time to read some reviews and decide which one I think is best. Thanks again everyone!!
I'm shooting around 60# (30" DL) and I'll be shooting both Killzones & Hellrazors this year in 125gr. I've killed a bunch of deer with Rages in the past too.
Yeah that is the key, you don't hit the vitals it don't matter what is on the tip of your arrow it isn't going to matter. I just wanted to make sure I had enough bow to know with confidence that if something happens it wasn't the broadhead it was me. I noticed in your signature you are shooting the Chisel Tips, how do you like them?
Rage 2 blades all the way, and if you don't like the bands shoot the new rage's that have the shock collar. I have used the same blades on 2 occasions, and still had pass throughs with rages also. I know for a fact that both rage and killzones shoot just like field points though.
Killed a big buck last year at 35 yards with a well placed rage. Was at 60ish# with old PSE and it worked like a charm. I would not worry a bit about it
Swhackers are great heads too. you get extra penetration with them. My uncle shoots them and convinced me of them. The angle shot was the big difference for me. Watch these: Swhacker Broadheads - Broadhead Science Part I - YouTube Swhacker Broadhead Science (Angled Plywood Shot Test) Part 2 - YouTube
I use these, too. Very solid and fly true. Always open fully. They sometimes get a bad rap because of the spider clips, but if they are properly adjusted, they will never open on your string or quiver. I like that they are compact and tough as nails.
