I've got a 30" draw, I pull 70 pounds, I rock a whisker biscuit, and I shoot fixed blade. Basically, I want to remove as many moving parts as possible from the equation and just make good shots.
@michiganwoodsman21992 жыл бұрын
Finally a smart person. As a professional Archer I’ll tell you…. You figured it out!!!
@SkillCollectorsАй бұрын
Got my first bow on the 1st of this month and of all the archery channels I've been looking at, I've found that yours has the most practical, no BS information. Thanks for the content.
@averagejackarcheryАй бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@fredbear2053 жыл бұрын
You are shooting the best fixed blades on the market, Magnus are the best ! Gotta love the lifetime warranty
@phobiarg3 жыл бұрын
Edit: Please read my reply to this, I have had a change of heart. First I encourage you to read the recovery rate data published by the Indian Head Naval Base "A Comparative Study on the Effectiveness of Fixed Blade and Mechanical Broadheads". Just google it. Here's my counter argument: The meat cutting analogy: You're not slicing a steak into strips, you're trying to stab the biggest hole you can inside that steak, in the attempt to cut the important things inside. Thus if you wanted to make the biggest hole you can in that steak would you force an open pair of scissors through it or a chef's knife? The blades are open and cutting the moment they leave the bow, acting as a second set of vanes steering the arrow. Yes in a controlled environment you're going to be able to tune accuracy of any head to a reasonable level. But in the real world the front vanes are going to catch more wind, and may cause issues in gusty conditions. Murphy's Law: The blades could not deploy, a screw could come loose, it could could come open inside your quiver, it come open in flight. Yes you're right things can happen, but if you spend even 25% the time you spend tuning your fixed blades to your specific arrows and bow, you could ensure that your mechs are going to be in good working order and work well with your setup. The flex argument is kind of moot, the fact that they flex is a good thing, it is better to flex than to break. It is also beneficial to have some flex to the blades to get around bone and continue into the soft tissue instead of deflecting off the bone and going off course. If you need a 2" blade to kill a white tail because you need that cutting surface, that is ridiculous. Why though? Sometimes you miss the vitals by 1/2", why not stack the deck in your favor, how many times have you shot a group and had a flyer? Just because a .223 can kill a deer, does that mean those of us who use a 30-06 are ridiculous?
@phobiarg3 жыл бұрын
I am coming back here to eat my words. I shot a young buck with my Grim Reaper 1 1/2" mechanical from a tree stand three weeks ago. I aimed at the sweet spot perfectly broadside just behind the shoulder. The buck jumped the string and I ended up going through the scapula, I watched the arrow enter high and stop, hanging out of the animal. As the buck turned to run the arrow came out of the entry hole and flipped through the air and he went on a full "death run". When I got to my arrow, there was a broken blade and the edges on the remaining two looked serrated with all the damage they took. The blood trail was very sparse, blood was only decent in the last 15 yards or so, it took me about an hour to find him. I recovered that buck after 120-130 yards, he was double lunged, but there was only 1 hole, 5 inches higher than I was aiming. After this experience I started looking into why my penetration was so poor out of my setup. I ended up landing on another youtube channel talking about Dr. Ashby and heavy, high FOC arrows, I'm sure you're aware of who I am referring to. After spending a week learning as much as I could I decided to switch to a cut on contact fixed blade. I picked up a set of 150gr Magnus Stinger 4 blades, my arrows with these are now 489gr. While I know these are light compared to what Dr. Ashby says is recommended, I did some bare shaft tuning and was hitting bullseyes at 40 yards. Two days ago I got to use them for real, a mature doe came into my shooting lane, she stopped quartering towards me at about 25 yards. I took a shot, the arrow entered her chest through the base of the neck, taking out the heart and one lung before cutting through two ribs on the far side and burying itself 6 inches into the dirt. The doe took the shot, jumped back, stood there looking around as if to see what hit her. She then turned and started bounding away before falling 30 yards away from where she was shot. The broadhead has since been resharpened and will be used again. I am now a believer, high FOC cut on contact fixed blades are the real deal and regardless of the lack of cutting diameter, they are more forgiving when things don't go as planned.
@Skelstoolbox3 жыл бұрын
@@phobiarg There you go.. I came around too but most of the shooting I do (99%) is target or 3D and I like to shoot a fast arrow an flat trajectory.. For hunting I'll build some new ones with the same weight you are looking at. Not quite ashy's recommendation but add a 100 grain insert to my 370 grain snot rocket arrows (including head).. At 60 lbs they come out srceaming.. Can;t imagine shooting 70 lbs..
@parker86913 жыл бұрын
@@Skelstoolbox what release do you use?
@Skelstoolbox3 жыл бұрын
@@parker8691 Hmmm, good question, you know I don't even know the brand. See I live in a part of Canada without good bow shops so we have locals who kinda run shops out of their garages. Well this local I met is a true master and bought up bows from a failed outdoors store and helps people get all tuned up. SO he sold me one of his older releases. Never seen anyone else use this kind but it almost looks like a small pistol and instead of a barrel, its the caliper jaws of the release. I love it and am use to it. I'll find out the brand tho.. I miss living around population centres where there are good stores. I'm jealous of Americans and their sweet hunting stores..
@madhuntsadventures4 жыл бұрын
Just ordered my Magnus Buzzcut broadheads and then found this video! Love the information!
@NewDayOutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Love your comments about bow and arrow tuning! Spot on brother!
@basher22095 жыл бұрын
G5 Montec. I won’t change. Bows are already complex with many variables. It makes no sense to add complexity at the most crucial moment, the point of impact.
@davidgaston68594 жыл бұрын
@Boxing 101 you're so annoying. You're on every broadhead video in the last two months giving your opinion. No one cares. Shoot what you have confidence in.
@brycehiigel2353 жыл бұрын
I used the g5 Montec 1 season got rid of them shot a buck clean shot and no blood trail. They fly good I will hand them that. I even sharpened them right out of the package. The next season I used the Magnus Stinger mad a bad shot on a doe and still had a better blood trail than with the G5.
@urbanarcher35355 жыл бұрын
I have switched to the 1.5” Sevr this year I think that’s a game changer in the mechanical game. I used Magnus & Solids last yr and loved them though. I am a blade / knife nut and love all broadheads
@Snowball-ey5xq4 жыл бұрын
matthew richter sevr is blowing up. I’m shooting the 2.1 and shot a doe yesterday. Right through the shoulder blade no problem. Watched the deer die within 20yds
@KR-bn4bg2 жыл бұрын
Shot a buck last week and it hit the shoulder blade. Didn't kill the deer. Shot a small doe and got it a week before that, but it bent the shit out of one of the blades. And the practice setting ends up bending the blades too after awhile. I'm over them and going to single bevel high FOC since I'll likely never shoot over 30 yards anyway.
@zacholmes15324 жыл бұрын
This is a great explanation. Before I understood bow tuning, I thought using a mechanical broadhead was the fix. The combo of poor arrow flight, mechanical broadhead, and angled shot caused me to lose a doe.
@melvinsacromentoe5 жыл бұрын
I personally shoot fixed blades and agree with many of your points. But I believe that there are pros and cons to both and a lot of them are personal preference.
@jhuntley5755 жыл бұрын
Magnus heads are my favorite
@alexlindekugel87274 жыл бұрын
i find using mechs for my x bow best rout. but my compound fixed the way to go. and omg a correctly tuned bow makes a wourld of diffrence.
@dragonslayer-tr2oh2 жыл бұрын
So i stumbled across a solution for my fixed blade flying differently than my fieldpoints... so i normally shoot a 350 spine 4 inch vanes... so i had a different brand with a 2 inch vane same spine and boooyah .... spot on ... i put 2 inch quick fletch NAP hellfire on all my arrows with fixed broads and spot on ... great channel great information you do a fantastic job ... being relatively new bow hunter i appreciate all the information i can absorb ... yes i filter the crap from the gold .... hunting on the coast on public land in south carolina is a challenge for me but im addicted and love it ... but swamps in the south ????BRUTAL BRO till it cools off ... peace and thanks again !
@the.reel.mccoy.4 жыл бұрын
Amazing summary of why I shoot magnus black hornet ser razors. Thanks 😁😊
@pensnut084 жыл бұрын
All bow hunters should watch this!!
@DIYSportsman5 жыл бұрын
I can think of 2 or 3 types of hunts I'd for sure choose a mechanical or hybrid on, but for the most part I'm also a huge fixed blade fan.
@southernbloodoutdoors28115 жыл бұрын
DIY Sportsman what would those hunts be??
@DIYSportsman5 жыл бұрын
@@southernbloodoutdoors2811 High wind long rang potential, like pronghorn or above timberline mule deer, tundra caribou, etc. Or baited black bear, with soft skin, thick fur, and really dense, wet swamp where you want the best possible blood on the ground and can wait for the perfect shot angle. And I'd probably still run a really heavy arrow for that scenario. All assuming high energy compound.
@southernbloodoutdoors28115 жыл бұрын
DIY Sportsman Makes Since....I use them for Bear & Deer on occasions 👍🏻
@averagejackarchery5 жыл бұрын
Agree on all accounts there! Definitely continue to use the same, heavy arrow for both. Thanks for chiming in!!!
@joelow60862 жыл бұрын
I agree with your logic on broadheads. Most important to have the fix blade align to the vanes. Thank you.
@badlandoutdooradventures54732 жыл бұрын
Curious, why is that most important? The physics to me don't make sense. Wouldn't having your bow properly tuned be most important? Genuinely curious.
@boomerrangerron4 жыл бұрын
Nice video and well explained! I love the MAGNUS BLACK HORNET Serrated. Used it to kill a hog recently. Hoping to bag a couple of deer this fall with the same broad head.
@jimpeterson38063 жыл бұрын
Going on a pig hunt this fall using the Ser Razor. One mean looking broadhead!
@FlyinZX10R Жыл бұрын
Sevr makes an awesome mechanical. The blades move out of the way for bones and then return to their normal position. You can also use the same head you hunt with for target practice. Just insert a screw into the head that locks the blades closed. They now also have a 150 grain designed for crossbows.
@lyleswavel3203 жыл бұрын
I like NAP SPITFIRE 11/2 mechanical, they work great, just take a good ethical shot
@andrzejja16832 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear that fixed blade broadheads are better. Because they are cheaper and for me is important. I buy for tests a package of three Maximal Laserrazor. On my low poundage (between 48-50#) bow and 7.3 mm fat PowerFlight arrow goes trough target and landed on the ground. So i think it is good enough. Especially when i finally go to my 60# bow limit. Sorry for my english. Best wishes from Poland!;)
@southernbloodoutdoors28115 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t agree more....Slick Trick Viper Tricks for me👌
@renatugaming57303 жыл бұрын
I don't know why I just watched a video on broadheads when I'm going to be a target shooter and not use broadheads but it was still fun to learn about broadheads anyway :)
@s.weldingandfabrication42875 жыл бұрын
I hunt in nasty areas and conditions. Ive used mechanicals and they work great 99% of the time. but the less variables at the point of impact is good. a fixed blade will never not open up, break or fail on you.
@bkbowhunter14 жыл бұрын
AWESOME VIDEO. Most people are on the lazy side. And always looking for the easy way lol
@troypeck41284 жыл бұрын
I switched to fixed after I found an unopened rage in my deer over a mile away.
@TheAllankuz5 жыл бұрын
Vantage Point Archery 3-blade Stainless Steel is all I need + one flat stone to resharpen and use again and again!
@hotfarts67315 жыл бұрын
Amen, Brother. I live and hunt out West. Shots at mule deer for me are usually around 30+ yards. Bowhunting is challenging enough, I don't want to worry about blades opening when I release my arrow. If mechanicals work for you, then power to ya. Bowhunting has come a long way and I'm just happy to be a part of this sport. :)
@eddiealvarez54935 жыл бұрын
That was Gr8 Jack! Keep it Comin.
@SoloCamXTOutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Couldn't have explained it better myself. And those Blackhornets are nasty little buggers at 1.25" wide with a .059 thick main blade. Even the bleeders are thicker than the main blades on most other broadheads at .040 . Little flying battle ax . 100% going to get the job done. And I have a video grouping the BH's with my field points out to 60 yards. And if you can't do that, like you said, you need to properly tune your bow.... Keep on keep'n on.................. Eric
@boone37704 жыл бұрын
G5 Deadmeat. Tough as hell, flies true and hits hard.
@TheBeingReal3 жыл бұрын
Nice vid. Probably an endless discussion between fixed and mechanicals. 😆 I shoot the Rage mechanical on my crossbow. Be safe. Have fun!
@1Reddogroad4 жыл бұрын
if you can't shoot a fixed blade , you need to tune your bow. then bare shaft & nock tune. an check your form !! if your an archer, you should do these anyway. hunter or not ! these tuning tips will help you hit what your aiming at. NOT just get close. an isn't that the Point ? (pun intended :)
@mrtdiver3 жыл бұрын
The AJA guy is right, we don't have tuned bows. I'm right there too. But soon it will be remedied.
@jayonez1374 жыл бұрын
8 of us just got back from a Kansas Whitetail Hunt. Seven of us shot bucks. 2 guys never recovered there deer. One of those guys used a Rage mechanical on a quartering away shot. The other guy used a Grim Reaper mechanical on a slightly quartering away shot. The 5 of us (myself included) that did recover our bucks all used fixed broadheads. I personally use the QAD Exodus for 3-4 years without any issues. Every year the guys that use mechanical broadheads have issues recovering there deer. Way too much energy loss with mechanicals. Nuff said!
@jl55044 жыл бұрын
Nice, very informative.
@the.reel.mccoy.4 жыл бұрын
Magnus > everything
@rhettgreen23054 жыл бұрын
Magnus Buzz Cut 100 grain is my go too
@lorrimorseramos3333 Жыл бұрын
I couldn't stop myself from commenting when you said crossbow. Just so people aren't confused. If you shoot a crossbow that is over 400fps fixed blades will plane at long ranges. Would also like to mention sevr broadheads are nearly indestructible .
@ericwarren00155 жыл бұрын
I love to see you do a test of the new Zeus hybrid broadhead. I think you’ll be impressed.
@averagejackarchery5 жыл бұрын
I watched John Lusk dona review on his channel and the concept is intriguing. But man I can't get over the idea that the blades have springs that contract. Seems odd. But the durability does look great!
@mussersbowsboatsandscience6610 Жыл бұрын
I shot a doe two nights ago in the shoulder bone. All I founded was mangled hypodermic and about 2 inches of penatration. This was from 400 FPS crossbow! Would a fixed blade made a world of difference on this exact same shot?
@averagejackarchery Жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Especially out of a crossbow. If you want to stick with mechanicals I would never recommend a rage. Grim Reaper is USA made and offers more broadhead styles than you can imagine.
@dominicblond99345 жыл бұрын
I’ve been shooting the thunderheads and still not sure if I’m a huge fan of them
@russelllangworthy88554 жыл бұрын
I've shot Thunderheads since they came out in the '80s. Never had a problem with them.
@rileymod25234 жыл бұрын
@@russelllangworthy8855 shooting them for years, in the old days they were one of the few that actually flew correctly.
@701garage5 жыл бұрын
My mechanic doesnt start cutting after it gets throw the meat. It starts opening when it first hits the tip. I had a 2 in cut at the opening and a 2in exit throw both shoulder blades cut the wind pipe and arrow stayed in the shoulder making it so it could not move its legs. They have the same cutting measurements 2 inches straight across or 3/ 4 different cut which is cutting about the same.
@the.reel.mccoy.4 жыл бұрын
And my black hornet ser razor technically has more cutting surface due to the two bleeder blades and the fact that the blades don't start at the side of the ferrule, but extend through the tip of it. ;)
@alcap573 жыл бұрын
I hit two big bucks in shoulder area with mechanical broadheads. Didn’t recover either. Went back to fixed blade and got through shots ever since. Older slower bows aren’t compatible to mechanical broadhead as faster bows.
@TheHuntercamper2 жыл бұрын
with the dependence of inertial energy for operation, will rob pentation. That's just known physic. For every action there is a re-action 180 deg's in the opposite direction
@40beretta13 жыл бұрын
I would think; The longer Ferrule would actual change the dynamics / physics of the arrow...ie, the flex point of the arrow upon impact. We tend to think (In my honest opinion), the vitals of a deer are more stout..."I need a 105 howitzer Mechanical" to take a deer down. I took this advice....Opening day, I pulled back on a deer, one of the blades dropped from the rage mechanical...no doubt operator error, this was my first time using a mechanical. To each there own. As Avg Jack said....'"whatever ,
@toddferrell5183 жыл бұрын
Magnus are the real deal , with a well tuned bow
@jonahschneider67404 жыл бұрын
I agree but if you miss a vital organ by a little bit with a mechanical you still have a chance because they deploy out and fixed do not
@fredbear2054 жыл бұрын
Magnus 4-life!
@loganhockenberry50265 жыл бұрын
I shoot slick trick they are really durable and I don't have to worry about sharpening blades
@commentpolice15 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@tylerplatts41512 жыл бұрын
My local shop only has 150 grain stingers 100 grain black hornets and 100 grain buzz cuts I want to go with Magnus which one should I get???
@averagejackarchery2 жыл бұрын
Whichever you want to tune! My choice would be the Hornets. Favorite Magnus head.
@kcderuyter61293 жыл бұрын
Have you tried tough age I’ve heard that they are really good there a single blade single bevel cut on contact and they’re made to last
@averagejackarchery3 жыл бұрын
I have not got my hands on TuffHead broadheads yet. To be honest, single bevels don't really appeal to me as I like a 2 blade with bleeders for 99% of my hunting applications.
@JS-ji5bl Жыл бұрын
The problem is there are not many quality mechanicals out there.. Nap spitfire and grim Reapers are the best I've used but I'm getting ready to try shwakers I've heard good things about them as well as wasp but haven't tried them yet, basically cause I had such success with the spitfires I used them for 10 to 12 years.. lol
@thomasharp32462 жыл бұрын
Iownobowdat. Great mechanicals out there much bigger cutting surface. More durable at times. Fly great. It's personal preference at this point. Got a bunch of SEVR they're insane. The lock n pivot beats any fixed option.
@the.reel.mccoy.2 жыл бұрын
Magnus broadheads are the best on the market.
@flushot65134 жыл бұрын
Mechanical only pro to them is if you make a bad shot then that's were they shine wider cut just maybe that little extra cut knick that main artery
@ngnmech4 жыл бұрын
My experience with mechanics are the NAP killzone that were shot through two deer and both were found with the blades shut and you open the blades by hand but they wouldn't slide to the lock position because hair was jamming the slide mechanism, And a Rage hypodermic that broke both blades off when hitting a foam target at 20 yards on the first shot out of the package.
@peterlong33914 жыл бұрын
Except when that bad shot hits bone and doesn’t have the mechanical advantage to help break through that bone or the weight to carry it through just food for thought
@JS-ji5bl Жыл бұрын
So are you saying if a bow is tuned a big fixed blade will hit where you field tips do... lol
@rickyrice47044 жыл бұрын
So your saying if your gonna shoot mech. That the rocket steelheads are a good choice? I just got a pack of the little 100 grain ones u have in the video and then ordered 3 of the original pre trophy ridge 125 grain ones. I was planning on using the 125 grain ones but they aren't sharp at all so that has me concerned but the 100 grain ones just look so dinky so that also has me concerned so I'm not sure what I'm gonna do. I have read nothing but good reviews on them tho
@averagejackarchery4 жыл бұрын
That was one of the complaints about both models: sharpness level. But I have watched Jon from Leatherwood Outdoors take down a boatload of deer on camera with Steelheads right out of the box. So they must be alright!
@rickyrice47044 жыл бұрын
@@averagejackarchery bill winke from Midwestern whitetail as well
@BigJ79224 жыл бұрын
Yet to use mechanicals. Only thing I will get them for is foxes 🦊. Simple 2 blade, sharpen yourself broadheads punch through game with ease.
@gladegoodrich22973 жыл бұрын
Doesn't matter which one you use if you make a bad shot. Shot a deer with a rage poor penetration but did the job. Switched to Wac ems fixed blade. This year hit a deer in the front shoulder, 4" penetration and arrow fell out first 50' zero blood trail. Going back to Swhacker mechanical.
@tylerbaldwin71014 жыл бұрын
I'm new to bow hunting and I'm thinking about getting either the annihilator broadheads or the QAD Exodus broadheads. What y'all think?
@averagejackarchery4 жыл бұрын
I have no experience with the Annihilator, but the Exodus are quite a tried and true head and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone!
@tylerbaldwin71014 жыл бұрын
@@averagejackarchery oh okay. I was watching some review where they did a few test for like 20ish different tips and those two caught my eye. I really like the damage the the annihilator does, so I might just get both and just use one for one season or till I get a kill then use the other one
@tylerbaldwin71014 жыл бұрын
@@averagejackarchery or honestly might just flip a coin to decide which on I'm getting
@outdoorfamilytraditions93524 жыл бұрын
Thoughts on grim reaper mechanical ?
@averagejackarchery4 жыл бұрын
Grim Reaper makes arguably the best over the top mechanical on the market. Especially their fatal steel. Just really well built heads.
@outdoorfamilytraditions93524 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply 👍🏻 great video
@BuckhornConstruction5 жыл бұрын
I tried Rage a couple years ago and they were absolute junk. Went back to Ramcat Hydroshocks and will never change again. Fixed blade all the way.
@jameshammond20794 жыл бұрын
I shoot manus stinger 2 blade buzzcut 125 mounted on an xx75 2317 camo hunter ....shit from my 81.6 pound Hoyt axius alpha bone collector’s edition and it’s so accurate with Magnus I will never shoot anything else ever.....they kill deer fast and always a pass through
@jaybsthebarbarian86695 жыл бұрын
Im new to bowhunting, are the broadheads heavier than your typical arrow tips? thanks
@Pdro-gw7lu5 жыл бұрын
AnimeRadness not usually no. Say I’ve got 125 grain field points then I just buy the Broadhead (G5 Montecs in my case) in 125 grain (they come in 85, 100 & 125 grain) I’d say most Broadheads are 100 grain on average
@caniswolf33945 жыл бұрын
Match the weight of the field point to the weight of the broadhead and you're good. Most of the idea of the use of field points is to make all the tuning adjustments to your bow "before" you use your broadheads. Some archers will use their broadheads after setting up their bow as a way to "fine tune" it a little further to get a more "pin-point" accuracy, but that's not completely necessary.
@averagejackarchery5 жыл бұрын
Both field points and broadheads are manufactured to weigh the same! Just make sure if you're shooting 100 grain points you get 100 grain broadheads. This is the most common weight for broadheads. Hope this helps!
@daddski12 жыл бұрын
It's interesting to me to see how we keyboard warriors join in the fight lol.lol... (as my wife calls me at times hehe) Anyway, Turned the magical 60 this month OMG time flies lol. Been shooting archery since I was 4. Anyway, Wanted to chime in here. For a half of a century, I have been deer and big game hunting with arrows. ( pheasants, doves, ducks etc as well) What I can say is you are 100 percent right and 100 percent wrong :-) For much of my early life hunting, there were only fixed blades....kinda. You had a standard blade that looked a lot like the old flint tips from native Americans and then the other. The fixed blade, but not really, because they are razorblades anchored onto a shaft. I have seen a massive amount of failures in this realm. So no, fixed do not have fewer failures if you take the time to pay attention and to buy decent stuff. You can get 12 fixed or mechanical on Amazon for just a few dollars... And they will fail you. Regardless of fixed or mechanical. Then you can spend 30 or 40 or 50 or more on three broadheads whether mechanical or fixed. Whether these are "fixed" or mechanical they will normally be very reliable and not fail you. A "fixed blade" that has razor blade attachments is not fixed and those attached razors? They fail, they crack, they fall off, they wiggle and they cause mayhem lol. As of late, I use a combination of muzzies and grim reaper 2-inch whitetails that expand to a 3-inch cut. Both are fantastic for what they are. These things are deadly and they have saved me two years in a row on a quartering shot that caught at an angle and rotated INTO the deer. I was told they can do this but never actually saw it or believed that "hype" Now I do. Like most things, value for the dollar at times mean you have to spend more than you thought on something good. For arrows, I have switched to Eastman 5mm Axis arrows, but there are a few Walmart arrows that are exceptional as well (and you get two or three for the cost of one Axis). Carbon express makes some real junk but also makes some fantastic arrows. Speed freaks have gotten me a lot of deer as have mossy oaks. Both fly straight and true. I was hesitant at 5mm arrows lol but now want to try the 4 mm hehe... am I nuts? I use 100grain tips with a 50-grain insert on 300 and 400 shafts. Depends on where I hunt and what. I have never had a problem with penetration. On the few hunts that I did not get passthrough with either fixed or mechanical, looking back I have to admit it was my fault, not the tool. Bad placement, not taking the time to make sure my blades were as sharp as I could make them etc. My failed blades? Muzzy and a few others have lost blades that were apparently cracked from the pkg because a part was still attached to the core. I also have a few mechanicals that are more of a hybrid. THese have great mechanical parts but also have a 3/4 inch fixed from blade so if deployment failed (never has) It still cuts a nice swath through the animal. Anyway, I know, I am babbling but hey.. I am officially a senior citizen now lol. I am entitled :-) . I came across your channel about a week ago and have watched a lot of your stuff. It is solid, fantastic, and down to earth. You talk very well, teach well, and are clear in your messaging. Many popular youtube channels are the opposite including a fairy I know lol. So... in the end guys n gals. Buy what you can afford and make them the best you can. Tune well, sharpen what you can and practice a lot. Now practice some more :-) Did I mention practice? lol Shoot what makes you comfortable, knowing that in this age you have the very best ever made in bows, arrows, and pointy things on the ends. Enjoy your hunts and be confident in yourselves that what you have is good enough and it does not need to cost an arm and a leg. Interestingly enough, I had a chance to start life anew so as a new dad as well as aged fella... my daughter will grow up in this era of the best hunting stuff ever :-)
@CMBDIA2 жыл бұрын
friends don't let friends shoot mechanicals. it was quite an ordeal trying to convince my pals that fixed blades are better, but mechanicals cut bigger holes they say...😑
@timbow50 Жыл бұрын
Just showed up on my KZfaq feed again. A timeless never ending debate? After bow hunting for 50+ years with two & four blade fixed I see no reason to use mechanical heads. Why? From a PROPERLY tuned bow with the CORRECT arrow nearly every fixed head will perform. Even to ridiculously long distances. And if you know what you’re doing you can get field points AND fixed to the POI. Been doing that for years and years. I honestly believe many select mechanical heads because their equipment is NOT setup properly and they can’t get certain fixed heads to perform for them. It’s easier to screw on a small mechanical and “ bingo” these arrows are actually grouping.
@rogerramjet7567 Жыл бұрын
Fixed. Period. Iron will and magnus. Iron will sharpest by far and way better steel. 👍👍
@jameshammond20794 жыл бұрын
My mass weight is 580 grains
@Gendronk5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video bud
@jameshammond20794 жыл бұрын
Shot from
@jameshammond20794 жыл бұрын
Fixed blade Magnus Broadheads are all I shoot
@frankstantonjr11532 жыл бұрын
When people ask me what to shoot I say what ever you want AS LONG AS IT'S MADE IN THE U.S.A.!!!...I'm very disappointed that people with these large platforms don't promote MADE IN THE U.S.A.!...EVERYDAY.!
@troyw1000 Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you stated that some archers are lazy and don't have their bow/arrow combination properly tuned because that NEEDS to be said! No matter what we take into the woods, we owe the animal to be as precise and proficient with our equipment as possible. If you are not willing to do this then please stop hunting and take up another hobby!
@hammercg59vet704 жыл бұрын
Have you shot annihilator broad heads ?
@averagejackarchery4 жыл бұрын
I haven't! Although the design is intriguing.
@hammercg59vet704 жыл бұрын
@@averagejackarchery I got 3 HT bishops but they are so expensive. I'm going to get 3 of the 125 annihilators. i've watched a bunch of tests about them. for the price they look amazing...
@Killada3pt2 жыл бұрын
It's odd that no matter how many times they hear it, some mechanical devotees will never understand why fixed blades and less blades will always penetrate better when all things are equal.
@kountrytiger19994 жыл бұрын
fixed are good and my expandable work just fine and open at entry not all open after entry you are offering your opinon not fact .
@bsjr30Dec744 жыл бұрын
What do you think about the toxic Broadhed
@frankgulla87822 жыл бұрын
a fixed blade is not gonna drop a deer in 25-30yds, my swhackers do most of the time, in a urban area this is very important. Going with your mind set that everything doesn't always go as planned, accidentally, shoot a fixed blade in a not so great area, good luck, been there, done that. Small twigs and branches are always present. Also your analogy of cutting meat sounds good to the novice or inexperienced but your not "just cutting meat" your trying to hemorrhage or destroy as much lung tissue, arteries, blood vessels, as possible.To each their own, after shooting over 13 deer with a swhacker, watching them run 25yds, stop, and look around, like what was that? then having them fall over, I'm sold, never had a fixed blade do that.
@MyLonewolf254 жыл бұрын
Fixed blades are just better Sharper/easier to sharpen You can get them heavier More durable Go through bone better Will never fail to open Plus most mechanicals have TERRIBLE mechanical advantage on the blade And you can still get some massive cut diameters Pass through is the goal people! Heavy and slow!
@walter9924 жыл бұрын
Even though I use fixed blade almost exclusively you have a very one sided unfounded point of view on this topic. Most modern mechanical heads are on par with most fixed blade heads. I hunt with guys that use nothing but mechanical heads that perform exceptionally well. To each his own.
@KK-xn3yq4 жыл бұрын
How is it unfounded? Mechanicals have more ways to fail then a fixed blade.
@walter9924 жыл бұрын
@@KK-xn3yq I didn't say they fail less or more. I said a "one sided" point of view is unfounded. Almost all penetration and durability test have many of today's mechanical head performing as good if not better than many fixed blade heads.
@nickmaloney59283 жыл бұрын
Broadheads vs fixed blades is a personal opinion. But heres a FACT. Make a good shot, and the animal will drop. Even if you shoot a field point through a deers heart (I know its illegal) the deer will drop. So shoot what you're comfortable shooting. All broadheads will kill deer. Yes, mechanical can fail. But so can any part of your bow.
@chadeastman48323 жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on hydro shock 100g ramcat
@dmac75305 жыл бұрын
How many people have told you "You kinda look like Francis from Malcon in the middle"???
@averagejackarchery5 жыл бұрын
You're the first!
@dmac75305 жыл бұрын
Lol
@boblynn91684 жыл бұрын
@@dmac7530 No. It's Sheldon from Big Bang Theory. Bazinga!
@markhess60614 жыл бұрын
Thank you for pointing out the lazy an ignorant people that don’t tune their bows that like to blame fixed blade heads
@ngnmech4 жыл бұрын
Or the people that claim their bows are paper tuned and then complain that fixed blades don't fly with their field points. But I hate to break to them that their bow isn't as tuned as they think.
@henryfredette67352 жыл бұрын
Dude, your "steak knife" analogy is all wet. As the hide is not a vital organ, it serves absolutely no purpose to cut the hide on entry. By having the blades not deployed until the head passes though the hide they stay sharper and do massive internal damage. I have had mule deer, elk and black bear almost drop in their tracks when shot with the Shwacker 2.25 inch 125-grain broadhead. I have never once had to track one as every animal I have ever shot with those heads has fallen within sight. Additionally, they fly identical to 125 grain field points so there is no "tuning" required. (What a stupid industry created term!) If you find a fixed blade that can provide anywhere near that kind of performance please do let me know. The only advantage fixed blades have over mechanical is they are less expensive as they can be resharpened and reused. Those are facts, not opinion.
@doncaruso19494 жыл бұрын
Ramcat
@Ibelieveinfreedom5 жыл бұрын
Nice video, but I dont agree with your assessment.
@averagejackarchery5 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you're not alone in your disagreement! But thanks for tuning in!
@Ibelieveinfreedom5 жыл бұрын
@Boxing 101 I respect your opinion. But I never had any problems with mechanicals(NAP Spitfire). But is ok to disagree, if we do it as gentlemen. Have great day and keep hunting, be safe.
@wolvesnight2 ай бұрын
Heres what i think and believe,...if your killing animals (deer) year after year. And using either fixed or mechanical why change? Some make bad shots with either and never recover the animal so guess what...they blame the broadhead. And make the change.. so heres the deal you hunt long enuff with either, chit can and will go wrong... remember it !!! And you wiil hunt your way to another day of sucess...no guarantees in the woods... if there was everyone would do it... so chose what you like. And hunt with it. Its just you and the prey,.. respect that. Its ok .
@kaikart1234 жыл бұрын
Mechanical broadhead for humans, fixed blade broadheads for prey animals. It's a no brainer.
@deerbeerdeerbeer3 жыл бұрын
Fixed blade ain't better than mechanical
@pensnut084 жыл бұрын
A fixed blade ..... They never fail to open :)
@PartTimePirate5 жыл бұрын
Using Zwickey Delta 2 ... idiot-proof... :)
@averagejackarchery5 жыл бұрын
Hard to argue with a Zwickey!!!
@libbybenedict5 жыл бұрын
💯
@flounderwetspot85245 жыл бұрын
Try thorn broadheads. You won't be sorry.
@flounderwetspot85245 жыл бұрын
Boxing 101 not nearly as accurate or robust. I will confidently shoot 80 yards with a thorn. And I’ve tried them all.
@Dan778454 жыл бұрын
Why are there still people using mechanicals?
@mrtdiver3 жыл бұрын
I could be wrong... haven't seen any stats, but I think way more people are shooting mechanical vs. fixed. It seems the trend is going toward mechanical.
@Dan778453 жыл бұрын
@@mrtdiver locally and from what I’ve seen on the internet, people are reverting back to fixed for dependability and penetration.
@peterbuilttough34064 жыл бұрын
So sick of broadhead experts, and the overpriced hype for junk,