Spitfire Mechanical Broadheads

[danbo]

Hi:

As a newly registered member, I first want to let everyone know how much I have enjoyed the previous questions and answers. As a newbie to crossbow shooting, I have learned a lot from all of you by just being on this site.

My question: I recently purchased the spitfire broadheads to use in this upcoming season. The three cutting blades are currently pretty well locked in their shooting mode. They seem rather tight when I pull them open. My question is are they too tight and will they open properly. I noticed that each blade has a small screw for adjustment. Do I need to loosen them slightly or are they fine as is and will open fully on impact???

Thanks in advance.

[danbo]

ANYONE???????????????????

[diesel]

Welcome to the forum. Sorry I do not shoot the Spitfires. I really like the WASP Jak-Hammers 125 gr. W/ 1 3/4" cut. I put two orings on and they work great or I shot slick tricks.

[turkeylips]

i re assure you that they will open perfectly on impact. i have shot them for 3 years without a failure. do not lossen the screws that will make the blades come out of your point. my partner and i have used these with much sucsses.

[curmudgeon]

Tried the spitfire once when using a compound bow, punctured through a deer at 8 yards, did not open until it hit the dirt. Needless to say, small blood trail, did not recover deer. Will never use them again.

[sumner4991]

Tried the spitfire once when using a compound bow, punctured through a deer at 8 yards, did not open until it hit the dirt. Needless to say, small blood trail, did not recover deer. Will never use them again.

curmudgeon. . .You didn't recover the deer. If the spitfire was open in the dirt . . .how do you know it didn't open until it hit the dirt? You were too close, at 8 yards, you should have just thrown your knife.

[striper]

I have used them for 4 years, and have had 100% success (5 for 5). All dropped within 100 yards. I don't care which broadhead you use, you have to put the bolt in the engine room. I have been told for years that mechanicals close when they exit the animal. In fact, in my game room, I have a mechanical that is still buried up in a limb AFTER it exited the animal. The entry and exit wound in the deer gave a nice blade cross indicated the blade opened, closed and opened when it penetrated the branch. striper

[taxman]

I have used them for 4 years, and have had 100% success (5 for 5). All dropped within 100 yards. I don't care which broadhead you use, you have to put the bolt in the engine room. I have been told for years that mechanicals close when they exit the animal. In fact, in my game room, I have a mechanical that is still buried up in a limb AFTER it exited the animal. The entry and exit wound in the deer gave a nice blade cross indicated the blade opened, closed and opened when it penetrated the branch. striper

ive had the same experience. 3 spitfires came w/ my 10pt that i bought 2 years ago. shot 3 deer w/ those spitfires. all deer went down in less than 40 yards. i have a friend who shot a 280lb bear last year using spitfieres--great broadhead. sorry but i dont believe that they didnt open on the 8 yard shot..

[Shakky]

I like the Spitfire and plan to use them this season. For those considering using them this may interest you.

http://www.reapersblade.net/page8.html

[danbo]

Thanks for all the comments on the Spitfires.

I may just go with the 100 grain Mag. Slick Trick. I KNOW THEY WILL BE OPEN ON IMPACT. So why take a chance??? The ones I have just seem too hard to open and appear to "lock" in the close position.

Again thanks to all for responding.

[navaman]

Thanks for all the comments on the Spitfires.

I may just go with the 100 grain Mag. Slick Trick. I KNOW THEY WILL BE OPEN ON IMPACT. So why take a chance??? The ones I have just seem too hard to open and appear to "lock" in the close position.

Again thanks to all for responding.

now there's a good decision !