X-Act Mechanical Broadhead

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sumner4991
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Re: X-Act Mechanical Broadhead

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bstout wrote:
sumner4991 wrote:They will come and they will be correct.
They'll come alright because there's always been a steady flow of them.

As far as being correct...it's extremely rare when a newcomer (relatively speaking) discovers something that a long time archer doesn't already know.

Speed or not!
I disagree. Sure, they could be wrong. However, I'd never be able to prove it without doing some testing.

It's a specialized area. I am best at 340 fps with a crossbow. Because I shoot my Exomax the most of the two bows I have. If I tried to out shoot/debate someone that spends the most of their time shooting a recurve at 175 FPS, then I'd be hopeless trying to compete on their terms. Same would hold true with guys shooting arrows at 500 FPS.

Speed makes a difference, we all know that. There are some grey areas where both fixed blades and mechanicals will work just fine. However, it's stinking hard to get consistant groups with fixed blades going over 300 FPS. Everything has to be perfect, including the wind. Not so much with mechanicals. Just the physical characteristics of the broadhead. Mechanicals are simply more forgiving at any speed, but, it can be seen much better over 300 FPS.

Newcomers are more likely to discover things because they have not encountered the "limits" yet. It's hard to keep your mind open to new ideas. Especially after doing something for 20-30 years. Sure, new things are harder to find, but, they are out there waiting on someone.

Most of the "new" things on this forum came from the younger crowd. Well, I guess that would depend on your definition of young. :lol:
I'd rather wear out than rust out.
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