Here's my take on the mechanical vs fixed blade debate. IG: Privileged_bh Email: privilegedbowhunter@gmail.com
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@PrivilegedBowhunter Жыл бұрын
Fixed. Mechanical ✅Durability. ✅Long Range ✅Edge Retention ✅Initial Sharpness
@Toddicus2914 Жыл бұрын
I like your take on the cost over multiple seasons. In states like GA where you can take 12 deer a year not counting bonus bucks you could easily spend more in 1 season on mechanicals than a good fixed blade.
@PrivilegedBowhunter Жыл бұрын
@@Toddicus2914 in Hawaii we get to hunt year round, it makes no sense to buy something that I can’t reuse.
@lancebernal9982 Жыл бұрын
As an elk guide, I've seen more animals lost to mechanical broadheads. Therefore, fixed all the way. My preferred fixed is the Muzzy Trocar. Good all the way to 80 yards. Complete pass through on my bull elk at that distance. Great video!
@tylerwill9672 Жыл бұрын
Have always shot mechanical.. but Been tossing around the idea of going to fixed due to having to throw away my mechanical head everytime I shoot a deer. Your video convinced me to go buy some fixed, great content
@PrivilegedBowhunter Жыл бұрын
Thanks for supporting
@h-minus2212 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I bought my brother a set of Iron Will broadheads for being a good brother and had them engraved with his nickname (DeerPig). They are a marvel of engineering but I use the QAD Exodus. Glad I found your channel - you are just what archery needs: young, smart advocates who can communicate the witchery of archery to other young people. Good luck continuing to grow your channel and its viewership.
@PrivilegedBowhunter Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the encouragement 🙌🏾
@torreyintahoe Жыл бұрын
I'm a QAD shooter myself.
@h-minus2212 Жыл бұрын
@@torreyintahoe I collect broadheads and picked up some Exodus heads after a review by Lusk Archery Adventures. I found that they shot well and I could sharpen them to a keen edge using the Stay Sharp guide. I am not affiliated with either group - they just do good stuff. Good luck with the broadheads
@torreyintahoe Жыл бұрын
@@h-minus2212 I use the wicked edge sharpening system going to see how it works on the blades. Should be able to get them hair whittling sharp.
@connorhart75979 ай бұрын
How do the QADs do with bone?
@Pariscj Жыл бұрын
Sevr titanium are what made me start using mechanicals i used to be a fixed only type guy but i favored exodus and grim reaper micro hades
@PrivilegedBowhunter Жыл бұрын
I’ve shot at least 8 animals with SEVR 2.1’s they’re really good heads and I still carry them, but these IW Wides perform better bro. If you’re satisfied with the SEVR results you’ll be blown away by the IW Wides.
@Pariscj Жыл бұрын
@@PrivilegedBowhunter I’ll give them a try on moose or caribou next year but I’ve seen your video on the vented vs solid so I’ll definitely be going solid
@codyhardman8610 Жыл бұрын
Grim reaper broadheads for me. I like the big 2 inch cut , however i think I'll give fixed blades a shot now . Great video I Smashed all the buttons for ya🏹🎯
@PrivilegedBowhunter Жыл бұрын
Iron will wide total cut is 2 1/8”…Thank you for subscribing 🙏🏾
@codyhardman8610 Жыл бұрын
Alright. I just couldn't wait just ordered a wide set.
@anthonylubic Жыл бұрын
Agreed….I use fixed blades for under 50 yards but I keep a mechanical in my quiver for a follow up shot if needed.
@dempower Жыл бұрын
Keep the content flowing, FANTASTIC!
@PrivilegedBowhunter Жыл бұрын
🙌🏾
@bricedudley4612 Жыл бұрын
Just from my personal experience, I have harvested 11 white tails since 2015, first 8 with ocd fixed Broadhead, 90% full pass through and recovered arrow. This season I used rear deploying mechanical broadheads and not full pass throughs on all 3. Which 2 arrows broke out of 3 when recovered deer. All shots under 20yards. Also I noticed myself that I was more hesitant to retrieve a backup arrow and took more time to get it out of quiver worrying that it would snap the rubber washer and didn’t like that. I think I will stay fixed. But did look at 1 3/4” fixed heads but would not fit but a few in quiver(Mathew’s quiver) only sideways. Just a note for you wanting to go really wide on fixed. Make sure they will fit in quiver. Nice video makes since.
@jasonard7227 Жыл бұрын
100% I use iron will as well I keep a schawker in the quiver for that 60 plus shot myself great content as always keep em coming God Bless my friend...
@PrivilegedBowhunter Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jason 🙌🏾
@RUMXHAM Жыл бұрын
Man, everything you say makes so much sense. Great video. Hunting elk this fall and will be rocking an Ironwill/Sevr combo just like you said. Done lots of research and these seem to be the unanimous favorites.
@PrivilegedBowhunter Жыл бұрын
Best golf bag in the world IMO
@wcwcgarner2717 Жыл бұрын
I subbed to your channel. I shoot the Mathews v3x 29. I use fixed blade broadheads NAP HELLRAZOR. They are steel. I sharpen them out of the box. To make them like a razor. Nice review.
@vfonte218 Жыл бұрын
Like someone else pointed out its nice to see and hear a young man like yourself preaching facts that make sense. I have killed my share of deer and antelope with mechanicals and didn't have any issues, but my bows were always tuned ! I also practiced constantly with them. I feel 90% of rage/ mechanical hunters use then because they don't have well tuned setups and hence the failure rates. I killed my first deer with a Puckett bloodtrailer a piston style mechanical! I also loved the muzzy 90 grain 4 blade and killed many with them. I was a rocket broadheads guy and probably killed the most deer with them and never did they fail me. I still have a soft spot for them. Now I shoot ramcats and some single bevels also there are many great heads out there and John Lusk tests them better then anyone! Keep up the great job you are doing!
@PrivilegedBowhunter Жыл бұрын
Tuning is key regardless of mechanical or fixed blade’s…thanks for supporting 🙏🏾
@bigz5262 Жыл бұрын
I’ve shot my fixed blades accurately out to 90 yards so I think the long range point is moot. It might take a little bit more tuning but you should be tuning your setup either way
@aaronhall765 Жыл бұрын
I use fixed also, Muzzy from the 80's. Ten years ago I carried a mechanical also. Used on coyotes and turkey. Deer and hogs get fixed heads.
@PrivilegedBowhunter Жыл бұрын
Smart man🤙🏾
@HuntsT Жыл бұрын
I have two broadheads in my quiver just like you SEVR Robusto heads, and IW solid 150s. The best 1-2 punch there is.
@PrivilegedBowhunter Жыл бұрын
Smart man
@ryangrove2579 Жыл бұрын
Idk bro. I shot a buck this year with the g5 mega meats 100g and got penetration, cut and pass through. Picked it up and could of shot another deer with it and got the same results. Just my experience though. Love the videos huge fan. Keep at it !
@PrivilegedBowhunter Жыл бұрын
Thanks for supporting 🙌🏾
@MaxxHDROM6 ай бұрын
Tooth of the arrow vented 1 inch.
@Shurmash11 ай бұрын
Fixed broadheads are the natural evolution of the original hunters and their arrowheads. Because they don't need to open there's no risk of mechanical failure. And from some of the footage I've seen they have much better pass through than most mechanicals. Sometimes mechanicals open up in flight or don't open up all the way. Fixed broadheads for the win!
@CJ-jd6qv Жыл бұрын
Great video man. Love my S125 and SB125’s, the Wides are next on my list 🔥
@jamesnix4805 Жыл бұрын
Completely agreed with your video. However, i had to move to a crossbow and due to some clearance issues i have stepped away from the Iron Will wide heads. I love them but found them extremely difficult to tune. I have started shooting the Sevr Robusto. So far i have found them to be very durable. Honestly i would rather shoot the Iron Will's but cannot trust them to fly accurate. Also before someone blames the bow i can spend a lot of time tinkering and shoot Magnus Black Hornet Serazor accurate to 100 yards but it is a lot of tinkering to get 2 arrows to fly the same.
@TacticalDad033111 ай бұрын
Even with the cheapest of broad heads, if you do your part and make a good shot, they will work just fine. I am a mechanical shooter personally, but I definitely don’t knock a good fixed blade. I’ve ran the rage trypan, the slick trick raptor trick, and this season I’m running the SEVR 1.75. Whenever I put my arrow where it needs to be, it’s always a short recovery. I feel like consistent practice and shot placement is the key to success more so than what head is attached to your arrow. If you can’t constantly hit your target, then what’s it matter what head is attached..
@PrivilegedBowhunter11 ай бұрын
The best archers in the world make bad shots from time to time. My arrow setup works for best and worst case scenarios.
@Pariscj Жыл бұрын
I feel that both are good, a great mechanical is just as good as a great fixed they will both have their strong suits it’s just about having the confidence in your gear but no argument on the durability of a good fixed it will out last a mechanical 9 times out of 10 but if you’re hitting your target properly the mechanical shouldn’t give you issues
@PrivilegedBowhunter Жыл бұрын
Can’t always hit your target properly is the problem. Something that will help when you mess up may come in handy. Even the best archers in the world don’t always hit where they’re aiming. Plus the animal will move, it’s only a matter of time before you have bad shot placement.
@Pariscj Жыл бұрын
@@PrivilegedBowhunter it’s all a part of the art, just practice i guess, I’m not against fixed by any means i just know for a fact the only two mechanicals I’ll shoot does just as good as the fixed I’ll shoot not trying to change your mind on it out anyone else’s just my personal opinion
@billyperryman2676 Жыл бұрын
Ironwill 150 wides are the best I’ve ever shot
@stick__shooter Жыл бұрын
Both have their place. Definitely choose a high quality product in either case. I shot turkeys and deer with several fixed heads with good results, and I shot a deer with a Grim Reaper mechanical this year with good results and an amazing blood trail. I really like the forgiveness of the mechanicals, but I always broadhead tune with a big fixed blade.
@BustedLimbOutdoorsАй бұрын
I shoot mechanical heads out of my crossbow only. Speed helps make up for the limitations of mechanical heads. I’m trying the Annihilator XL this season out of my crossbow. Should be an eye opening experience.
@PrivilegedBowhunter7 күн бұрын
Let me know how it goes
@jasonard7227 Жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas buddy hope its a good one for the family God Bless
@Ibelieveinfreedom Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, but I would take the mechanical!!!
@PrivilegedBowhunter Жыл бұрын
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@richardbrown4953 Жыл бұрын
I'm shooting the Tuffhead evolution
@PrivilegedBowhunter Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@marcossegura1312 Жыл бұрын
New follower. I shoot mechanicals but have only shot grim reapers and it will be the only mechanicals I will ever shoot. They are the only heads I have found that when you blow through a deer the blades will still be sharp as long as it doesn’t burry into the sand. Their fixed blades can shave out of the box and their mechanicals can get a hair out two. I have some I have used for 3 years and still easily resharpen and just re-stretch the springs out and I’m good to go.
@joshzachary5648 Жыл бұрын
I switched because I had one mechanics fail to open and left me with a wounded deer. Never want that to happen again. Made the switch to 150g Cutthroats and haven’t looked back. Absolutely love them, and haven’t had a deer go out of sight before dropping. Don’t have to track it if you see it fall lol
@curtwatkins9520 Жыл бұрын
Fixed
@PrivilegedBowhunter Жыл бұрын
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@justinadams159 Жыл бұрын
I shoot Grim Reaper whitetail special and I have killed two deer with one reaper. But i keep a fixed blade magnus stinger in my quiver for shots that may have a chance of deflecting off of branches, grass, etc.
@adjustablereddot Жыл бұрын
You should do a video of our mount versus a peep and pin set up!!
@PrivilegedBowhunter Жыл бұрын
I’m down, let’s talk the details on instagram.
@torreyintahoe Жыл бұрын
I like the qad exodus and the grim reaper pro tip 3 blade. I have both in my quiver.
@chrisself4303 Жыл бұрын
Check out the vector MD3 heads. Not a big head at all but a 3 blade head that is indestructible. Musk archery has a good video on them. Love your channel!
@joshuasweet1532 Жыл бұрын
Don't forget that those blades are spining as they go through the animal...bad for thin mechanical blades...good video sir
@Foreverbowhunting84 Жыл бұрын
I’ve used both and have tested both a ton in the last 6 plus years. They both will kill. I like fixed too, but I prefer my megameats or sevr’s. Never any issues. And have used them on multiple deer with zero problems. You can’t just assume fixed heads are better because some cost more. To each is own, but I know from my personal testing what has lasted and what hasn’t. Iron will’s are great heads too. But again, lots of great heads out there that will get the job done.
@PrivilegedBowhunter Жыл бұрын
Blade durability, sharpness out of the package, edge retention, flight characteristics and reuse ability are what formed my opinion. I didn’t “assume fixed heads are better because some cost more.” I do agree that many heads will get the job done, but it’s a fact that A2 tool steel is better quality material than whatever thin stuff rage and pretty much every other mechanical is made of.
@Foreverbowhunting84 Жыл бұрын
@@PrivilegedBowhunter Yeah I get what you are saying. I just know from testing and experience what will kill, and what will last. I’m not here to argue about Broadhead’s. I just find it funny how a lot of people think if you’re not shooting a 600 grain arrow with an iron will head, or tuff head, they can’t kill deer. That’s definitely not the case. I’ve harvested 5 deer already this season, and all 5 were with a Mechanical head, and not a rage either. And I was able to re sharpen and use that head on another deer afterwards. I also seen that animal go down within 30-50 yards. Blood trail was good too. I guess I just see it as, you build the arrow to whatever your hunting. You don’t need a 600-800 grain arrow to kill a whitetail. But I am pretty sure we all know that. Lol
@scottharmon76 Жыл бұрын
Great information!
@lordsauron8811 Жыл бұрын
Question I big time hunter I first bought some mechanical arrow heads how big and how much do they bleed out from what size wound if let's say I hit an boar that is 800 pounds
@casanovafrankenstein8875 Жыл бұрын
What I don't understand is people who say they keep both mech and fixed in the quiver. Most people barely have the K.E. to operate a mechanical halfway decent at moderate shot lengths. How they gonna stand there, bold as brass talking about they just use them for long-range follow-ups?! Homie, huh?! 🤯
@PrivilegedBowhunter Жыл бұрын
That’s why I’m shooting 81lbs at 31” and a 620 grain arrow. Thanks for watching🙌🏾
@casanovafrankenstein8875 Жыл бұрын
81 lbs at 31"!? Flex on em, my guy! I'm a standard 70 lbs at 31" and only shooting 500 grain T.A.W. Works for me. 🫡
@mitchimal Жыл бұрын
@@PrivilegedBowhunter haha same set up. 31" 80lb V3X. K.E. kings
@kevintanigawa8330 Жыл бұрын
Hey great video I was looking at iron wills too but any rust issues being in the islands?
@PrivilegedBowhunter Жыл бұрын
I make sure to oil them , if you don’t then you will have rust issues
@Sapper_Rage Жыл бұрын
Fixed blades 100%.
@kkkzzz546 Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍💪💪💪
@timbow50 Жыл бұрын
Since I was 13 years old in 1963 I’ve always used fixed. On everything I shoot. Never saw any reason to even try any mechanical. I tune to 80 but have never shot a meat animal past 33 yards. Most of my hunting rigs over many years has been 55 to 60#’s at 28”. Back in the day I had no idea of tuning or arrow weight and speed. Then along came technology and science. For what it’s worth, I now know all the numbers. Don’t know how relevant they are because I was killing deer before most of you were even born. Fixed blades are the way to go.
@mikeguy9668 Жыл бұрын
Ironwill 150grain single bevels do the trick for me. I just don't see why people think that a paper thin mechanical that deploys flat is a good idea 😂
@PrivilegedBowhunter Жыл бұрын
50 and in Iron Will Wide is superior. Over 50 yards most don't have the energy in their setup for an ethical shot.