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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: highmuley on September 17, 2010, 09:50:50 AM

Title: broadheads for elk
Post by: highmuley on September 17, 2010, 09:50:50 AM: Considering hunting elk with my bow. Any recomendations on broadhead weights, style, etc.?
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Post by: Hornseeker on September 17, 2010, 01:23:05 PM: Which bow? How much weight? What animals?
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Post by: highmuley on September 17, 2010, 03:14:47 PM: #50 compound for elk.
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Post by: usmc74 on September 17, 2010, 03:33:36 PM: With 50# you probably should use a cut on contact type of blade.

I use 125 gr snuffers. Sharpen with a file (grease on the wet side to prevent rust).

Like these:
http://www.cabelas.com/link-12/product/0082146410348a.shtml?cmCat=perf&rid=0987654321&cm_mmc=Performics-_-CSE-_-GoogleBaseUSA-_-0082146410348a&mr:trackingCode=15158CCA-958E-DF11-A0C8-002219318F67&mr:referralID=NA (http://www.cabelas.com/link-12/product/0082146410348a.shtml?cmCat=perf&rid=0987654321&cm_mmc=Performics-_-CSE-_-GoogleBaseUSA-_-0082146410348a&mr:trackingCode=15158CCA-958E-DF11-A0C8-002219318F67&mr:referralID=NA)

They leave an HUGE hole through an animal. :archery_smiley:

And you get 6 for less than $30 (check EBAY for less$$)
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Post by: yakimarcher on September 17, 2010, 03:56:57 PM: montecs
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Post by: Dekker on September 18, 2010, 05:50:03 AM: I really like the magnus stingers in 100 grain. Super strong cut on impact and have a lifetime warranty!
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Post by: firedog on September 18, 2010, 05:28:43 PM: I like my 125 grain Slick Trick Mags. My bull this year went 15 yards, was pretty happy with the results.
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Post by: brianb231 on September 20, 2010, 07:19:43 PM: I used Carbon Express F15's for the first time this season. Went through the shoulder blade and into the heart. Bowtech General 65#, 390 gr arrow. They fly very nice. There was no tuning necessary for these. I also shoot G5 montecs as well. But the 100Gr F15's worked great this year.

My :twocents:
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Post by: bigbull94 on September 20, 2010, 09:21:20 PM: #50 is a little light for elk,but I would recommend a cut on contact 2 blade head.You will get more penatration with a 2 blade head.
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Post by: ribka on September 20, 2010, 09:24:46 PM: Quote from: bigbull94 on September 20, 2010, 09:21:20 PM
#50 is a little light for elk,but I would recommend a cut on contact 2 blade head.You will get more penatration with a 2 blade head.

x2 imo
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Post by: yajsab on September 20, 2010, 09:49:31 PM: Try Wac'em. I compared them with my Slick Trick. The Wac'em out penetrate the ST. I do carry both though.
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Post by: PA BEN on September 22, 2010, 07:12:18 PM: Thunderhead 100-Grain
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Post by: bwhntr2819 on September 22, 2010, 07:45:31 PM: If you're shooting 50# I would stick to the advice of others shooting lighter poundage or traditional archers. When I hunted with a 60# recurve I used 145gr Bear Super Razor heads. They are heavy, cut on contact 2 blade heads. Never shot an elk with them but they destroyed any and all deer they encountered. Now I shoot a 70# compound and use 100gr G5 montecs. They fly awesome and I've seen them do a number on an elk. Buddy of mine uses Shuttle T- locks and they also fly great.
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Post by: highmuley on September 25, 2010, 01:13:56 PM: Thank you all, I appreciate the thought and input. I am closer than I was before :)
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Post by: fishwhackin on September 29, 2010, 01:54:15 PM: 50#....what model? FPS? It is all going to depend on your FPS I would think as well as arrow weight. I could pick up an older bear whitetail II pulling 60lbs and not get as good of effect as a newer 40lb bow with the same broadheads. Everyone's advice is great I think, but for accurate advice I would need to know more. Maybe I am blind and missed the information. For what it is worth, I blew threw an elk last year with a hoyt trykon 62.5lbs draw shooting a 30 inch axis at 8.5gpi tipped with a 100grain 3 blade muzzy at 62 yards and the cow only made it 60 yards down hill before expiring. Best of luck with the bowhunting elk!
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Post by: 300UltraMagShooter on September 29, 2010, 02:23:15 PM: know a woman who shoots:

24" draw
50# bow
montech broadheads I think.

went through a full grown, 320+ bull's shoulder and then through his heart.
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Post by: Annette on October 09, 2010, 05:22:04 PM: I SHOOT 50 LBS AND THE MAGNIS STINGER FLIES RIGHT WHERE MY FIELD POINTS DO AND LEAVES A HUGE HOLE.
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Post by: AKBowman on October 12, 2010, 06:00:12 PM: Muzzy. 100 gr. 3 point
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Post by: blackveltbowhunter on October 12, 2010, 06:39:50 PM: I have had good luck with montecs. fly well and penetrate AWESOME!!
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Post by: gonehuntin68 on October 26, 2010, 10:37:53 AM: Shuttle T lock 100 grain