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For decades I've favored fixed-blade heads.

But have been experimenting a little with the Spitfire mechanical. This one seems to be a proven performer with consistently good reviews, unlike some of the other mechanicals.

But to my question . . . . .
Has anyone shot these a lot thru "shoot-thru" mesh?

Sometimes I hunt from a ground blind with shoot-thru mesh, and would sure hate to lose a deer simply because I was using mechanicals instead of fixed.
 
I've only sent one Spitfire thru mesh, and the mesh didn't matter. But at 10 yards, wasn't likely to effect it. Seems it would take lots of testing to determine, especially since you're not always shooting at a perfect right angle into taut mesh, and sometimes it may be "wrinkled" a little. Have more confidence in fixed blades, and may just stick with them, even though have been favorably impressed with the Spitfires.
 
They say to place paper to shoot thru just outside your mesh kinda like you do when you paper tune. Paper should tell you if the blades are opening coming out of the mesh. I have no experience with it.
Im going kinda opposite way changing from grim reapers (which have never failed me) to slick tricks to shoot thru mesh. This is my first try at ground blinds for deer using a bow.
 
I experimented just a little with the Spitfires, and at least with my limited experimentation, none appeared to open prematurely. Can see how some other mechanical makes are more fragile and prone to opening prematurely. Was just wondering if anyone had done extensive testing shooting thru "shoot-thru" mesh. Didn't seem to make a significant difference with the Spitfires, at least when shot straight thru taut mesh.

But I continue to have a lot more faith in fixed blades, period.
 
I Will always shoot fixed. Why? Because there is no possible way it can fail! The KISS method is what I live by. Why even take the chance on a mechanical? You will have 100 percent non failure rate with some muzzies. Cause no matter what, those blades will be there on impact. I am 100 percent sure of that!
 
Spitfires take a little more blade pressure to open them , but some of the newer heads are easier to open . While that may be good on impact to reduce wasted KE on blade deployment , the downside is a head that can open with slight contact with mesh , etc.
As far as the tired old , mechanical vs. fixed head argument goes , I still use both with good results ! I have never had a failure with a mechanical heads . Some penetrated better than others , but all performed well when I did my part in proper shot placement .
I have Rage , Slick Tricks , and G5 Strikers in my quiver . All fly the same out of my setups . Each has their attributes .
 
Wes Parrish said:
Radar said:
I have Rage , Slick Tricks , and G5 Strikers in my quiver . All fly the same out of my setups . Each has their attributes .
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Radar, please share your rationale for carrying this mix, as I'm always open to learn something.
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I like using fixed blades when hunting thicker areas , where slight contact with vegetation could open a mechanical and cause a deflection , yet a fixed blade would fly more true with less deflection . It may be more hypothetical than anything , but that is just my reasoning for the choice in broadheads .
Same for ground blinds , I'll use my fixed blades if I plan on shooting through the mesh , and mechanicals in open windows and in more open cover as well .
I like using wide cutting diameter mechanicals when possible because I believe a bigger hole in the viitals leaves a shorter and better blood trail .
 
I was a range fan til is started killing with the 2" 100 gr swhackers, they are much more durable and less cumbersome than the rage! I have shot mechanicals thru mesh but I prefer a fixed blade if I'm shooting thru the mesh.
 
Although I don't have any first hand experience with shooting mechanicals thru "shoot-thru" mesh, I don't think I would be willing to add another potential failure mode to my hunt. Too many other things that could go wrong.

JP
 
One reason I asked was because in my very limited experimentation which was limited to only the Spitfire mechanical, I saw no adverse effects with this particular mechanical.

However, this was shooting thru very taut mesh perfectly straight on. Was just wondering if some archers had more experience in shooting thru mesh, especially at angles or if the mesh were not so taut or even wrinkled a bit. Speculation is one thing; experience is another; and I've had little experience with mechanical heads shooting thru mesh.
 

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