Not only do I love mechanical broadheads, but I recommend them over fixed-blade designs. When you put a quality mechanical broadhead on a bolt with the perfect speed-to-weight ratio, you can expect maximum penetration and devastating wound channels. Because of their slim design, mechanical broadheads fly more accurately than fixed blades at extended ranges. Broadhead manufacturers have created remarkable mechanical heads designed for crossbow shooters. While some broadheads designed with vertical arrows will work with crossbow bolts, I recommend looking into crossbow-specific models. The reason for this is speed. Crossbows are faster than vertical hunting bows, and these speeds can cause in-flight blade deployment with some heads.