I've pretty much always used a mechanical broadhead and have never really had a problem out of them, but for some odd reason I just up and changed to a fixed one last year. Have yet to shoot at a deer with them yet(crimson talon- hyperspeed) so I can't say what they will do for sure. Just watching hunting videos on the outdoor station has gotten me very intrigued about the rages. The size of holes they make and how they fly seem to make them a very reliable broadhead, so I think I'm gonna make the switch.