Fixed or Mechanical Broadheads?

My son swears by the Rage 2 blade mechanical broad heads and even though I have seen the wound channels and cannot criticize his choice based on his success, I still shoot 3 blade 100 grain fixed (Replaceable blade broad heads).

I have nothing particularly against the wave of NEW mechanical broad heads and I have seen some of the videos and heard the stories about their accuracy. I have also seen the wound channels and the results close up.

For my money, if your bow is tuned correctly, using fixed (REPLACEABLE BLADE)  broad heads is just one LESS thing to go wrong.

Here is one top pick if I were looking for new (fixed) /replaceable blade blade/ cut on impact rugged  broadheads :

TruFire T1 Broadheads

Aggressive tip design creates an unsealable hole which caused massive hemorrhaging and quicker retrieval. And that's only 1 of many reasons to make the TruFire T1 your Broadhead of choice... ... here's more: Precision machined solid stainless steel for durability and accuracy Spring Retention System secures the blades in the ferrule even when not on an arrow 2-position locking design located in the tip 1 1/8" cutting diameter. .032"-thick 440 stainless steel blades.

Advantageous:

• Fixed blades are traditional and mechanicals are late comers
• Fixed blades generally cut on impact
• Fixed blade broad heads have no moving parts and built stronger
• Fixed blade types offer the possibility of MORE penetration since they do NOT lose energy opening up on impact 
• Fixed blades do not have the requirement of a faster arrow speed or heavier draw weight to operate properly 
• Less likely to glance of bone 
• Fixed blade types are generally LESS expensive
• Can be resharpened in the field with pocket size sharpeners, or simply replace the dull or damaged blades
• Availability

Points in Favor of Mechanicals:

• Mechanicals generally hit closer to point of aim to your fields points
• Mechanicals usually have a greater cutting diameter

I understand, your list be be REVERSED  from mine and that is okay. My son as I indicated swears by the 2 blade Rage head and he shoots them very well out to 40 plus yards.

I just went on line to Cabala's and they are listing  (97) options for fixed or replaceable blade broad heads as opposed to (62) mechanical listings. Looks like the mechanical's are catching up, however I will stick to the fixed replaceable blade type.

Dan

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