I'll start by saying this is just my .02 cents. . .
I have read a lot of different threads this year by diffferent folks either praising or bashing broadheads of various and sundry types. The guys that tout fixed blades talk about nothing to fail. The folks on the other side talk about their inaccuracy. Those that love mechanicals with cutting widths of all sizes praise their accuracy and cut. The fixed folks talk about all the parts that there are to fail, or potential lack of penetration, etc. And, everyone seems to have their own take on blood trails created by their favorite.
I have killed deer, turkey, and hogs with an assortment myself - both mechanical and fixed. I have had great blood trails and poor blood trails with the same head. I have heard some say that you can kill an animal with a field tip with the right shot placement - although I've never tried it myself. I tend to agree with this, and believe shot placement and time spent perfecting your equipment is the ultimate answer.
So whatever you prefer, fixed, mechanical, or hybrid, do the world a favor and prove to yourself that it works for you. If it has moving parts, learn how they work and make them work right. If they have no moving parts, spend the time with your bow and make them fly right.
And by all means, have a Merry Christmas.
I have read a lot of different threads this year by diffferent folks either praising or bashing broadheads of various and sundry types. The guys that tout fixed blades talk about nothing to fail. The folks on the other side talk about their inaccuracy. Those that love mechanicals with cutting widths of all sizes praise their accuracy and cut. The fixed folks talk about all the parts that there are to fail, or potential lack of penetration, etc. And, everyone seems to have their own take on blood trails created by their favorite.
I have killed deer, turkey, and hogs with an assortment myself - both mechanical and fixed. I have had great blood trails and poor blood trails with the same head. I have heard some say that you can kill an animal with a field tip with the right shot placement - although I've never tried it myself. I tend to agree with this, and believe shot placement and time spent perfecting your equipment is the ultimate answer.
So whatever you prefer, fixed, mechanical, or hybrid, do the world a favor and prove to yourself that it works for you. If it has moving parts, learn how they work and make them work right. If they have no moving parts, spend the time with your bow and make them fly right.
And by all means, have a Merry Christmas.
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