Mechanical or Fixed

the canuck · Post by **the canuck** » Sun Jul 28, 2013 12:29 pm

Hi all I know that this is a common question out there regarding the use of mechanical or fixed broadheads, my question is how durable would the X-act mechanical broadhead be on a Moose? I am still not sold on it but I like the field point accuracy. Has anyone used these with any success on large game like moose, especially if it hits a rib. I am shooting a 380 Matrix.

vixenmaster · Post by **vixenmaster** » Sun Jul 28, 2013 12:35 pm

I never used one, but Excal says they're good. So i would trust their Judgement & say a Moose doesn't stand a chance!

Normous · Post by **Normous** » Sun Jul 28, 2013 1:47 pm

I have always like mechanicals for deer but mechanicals for moose I would be reluctant to use because of the heavy bone structure vs hinged mechanical blades. I left my mechanicals at home when I hunted moose with my Excalibur.

the canuck · Post by **the canuck** » Sun Jul 28, 2013 1:51 pm

enormous wrote:I have always like mechanicals for deer but mechanicals for moose I would be reluctant to use because of the heavy bone structure vs hinged mechanical blades. I left my mechanicals at home when I hunted moose with my Excalibur.

I think that is what I am going to do I just didn't want to be switching broadheads when Moose season is over, maybe I will stick with fixed. Thanks for the replies.

roly · Post by **roly** » Sun Jul 28, 2013 2:01 pm

I prefer the Mechanical's and their all I use

I like the larger cutting surface. To me the ex-act's are a good BH, but I don't know if I would use them for
moose. I would try a good strong fixed blade like a Slick trick
But I have never hunted moose with my bow so I don't know for sure.

vixenmaster · Post by **vixenmaster** » Sun Jul 28, 2013 5:22 pm

Ok ya gotstid a 2'x2' lung area wid ribs punch them Mech. right on thru. I use them on hogs n they be built like a Tank!

bob watkins · Post by **bob watkins** » Mon Jul 29, 2013 3:42 pm

i think i would i would go fixed blade on moose just because of the bone issue. better be safe than sorry .just my thoughts

Bones · Post by **Bones** » Mon Jul 29, 2013 4:53 pm

After much research I think I may go mech's this year with the 380 for moose. It has been done many times in the past. poundage does play a key in performance of these heads, look for the one with stiff blades and a good back support or brace on the blades.

the canuck · Post by **the canuck** » Mon Jul 29, 2013 7:02 pm

Bones wrote:After much research I think I may go mech's this year with the 380 for moose. It has been done many times in the past. poundage does play a key in performance of these heads, look for the one with stiff blades and a good back support or brace on the blades.

I just shot 125gr G5 Striker broadheads out of my 380 and they are deadly accurate out to 50 yards, same as my field tips. No adjustment necessary, these are fixed blade, I didn't think that type of accuracy was possible but it is.

Bones · Post by **Bones** » Mon Jul 29, 2013 7:19 pm

the canuck wrote:
Bones wrote:After much research I think I may go mech's this year with the 380 for moose. It has been done many times in the past. poundage does play a key in performance of these heads, look for the one with stiff blades and a good back support or brace on the blades.
I just shot 125gr G5 Striker broadheads out of my 380 and they are deadly accurate out to 50 yards, same as my field tips. No adjustment necessary, these are fixed blade, I didn't think that type of accuracy was possible but it is.

Good to know ! every bit of info helps !! Thank's

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