vortex broadhead

bill morrison · Post by **bill morrison** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 8:35 pm

new to crossbow hunting. shoot thunderhead 125 in my compound but looking for mechanical from my vortex. looking at great reviews from cabelas site on the 125 gr. vortex head. i know this is one of the older mechanicals on the market so was wondering if anyone has any experience with this broadhead.

Cossack · Post by **Cossack** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 10:18 pm

Can't help you with the mechs Bill. Tried some and had premature deployment. Besides I wanted something I can shoot through mesh. My Vortex THRIVES on 100g Slick Trick Mags. One very tough and accurate head. It's 4 blades and low profile keep it from affecting arrow flight. But when it hit...WOW! I don't bother to practice with them any longer, fly so much like my field points.

sumner4991 · Post by **sumner4991** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 11:09 pm

Now a days, if you are having premature deployment with a mechanical, then it's user error.

The simplicity of the mechanicals, the accuracy, and the big cuts make them the broadhead of choice for a lot of hunters. Sure, they have their weaknesses . . .so do fixed blade broadheads. However, with proper preparation both fixed blade and mechanical work perfectly.

I will not deter someone from using a fixed blade broadhead by saying, "I had the wind blow one off course once, so I don't use them anymore".

It's a personal preference. Either one is fine.

The Vortex . . .I've heard some good things too. However, over the last two seasons, no forum member has reported a kill from using one.

If you decide to try them out, then let us know how they work in the field.

bill morrison · Post by **bill morrison** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 6:47 pm

decided to at least give the vortex head a try. they should be here any day now. season opens 1 oct. hoe to have field test report by end of that weekend, either on pork or venison, with venison preferred.

ComfyBear · Post by **ComfyBear** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 6:55 pm

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