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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: crazyantler on June 19, 2012, 11:47:00 AM

Title: Best BH weight for elk hunting? Suggestions!
Post by: crazyantler on June 19, 2012, 11:47:00 AM: I have not hunted elk with my bow before just deer and have been very successful. I have always shot the Thunder head BH 100gr for deer but wondered if I should step up. I have a quality bull tag this year and want to make sure I have everything dialed in.
Title: Re: Best BH weight for elk hunting? Suggestions!
Post by: D-Rock425 on June 19, 2012, 12:12:45 PM: I would step up to a better broadhead. 100 grains is fine probably the normal weight. Thunderheads are a thing of the past haven't changed in almost 20 years or more. There are better broadheads out there.
Title: Best BH weight for elk hunting? Suggestions!
Post by: briancorneal on June 19, 2012, 12:23:44 PM: It all depends on your arrow: length, arrow spine, FOC, etc. I shoot 100 grain broadheads for elk, and know many others who shoot them as well. When it comes down to it, bows are wicked fast and most have more than enough kinetic energy to put down any animal on the planet. Get the broadhead size that you can shoot the most accurately
Title: Re: Best BH weight for elk hunting? Suggestions!
Post by: coachcw on June 19, 2012, 12:36:15 PM: I think that there's better broadheads for sure , but the thunderheads will kill just fine .
Title: Re: Best BH weight for elk hunting? Suggestions!
Post by: D-Rock425 on June 19, 2012, 12:43:32 PM: Quote from: coachcw on June 19, 2012, 12:36:15 PM
I think that there's better broadheads for sure , but the thunderheads will kill just fine .
I agree but if you're already thinking about upgrading I would.
Title: Re: Best BH weight for elk hunting? Suggestions!
Post by: crazyantler on June 19, 2012, 12:50:31 PM: What is your suggestion(brand) D ROCK
Title: Re: Best BH weight for elk hunting? Suggestions!
Post by: D-Rock425 on June 19, 2012, 01:08:04 PM: Lots of good heads out there now days. Cabelas has shuttle T's in its bargain cave right now online. I've shot a lot of broadheads over the years. I do like slick tricks for the price.
Title: Re: Best BH weight for elk hunting? Suggestions!
Post by: sebek556 on June 19, 2012, 01:23:42 PM: I've got a spare 100grain montec cs if yah wanna try one of them out and see how it shoots for yahb :tup:
Title: Re: Best BH weight for elk hunting? Suggestions!
Post by: colockumelk on June 19, 2012, 07:07:45 PM: Slick Tricks for sure. They cut bigger holes than a 3 blade.
Title: Re: Best BH weight for elk hunting? Suggestions!
Post by: dreamunelk on June 19, 2012, 07:13:25 PM: Stick with the thunderheads. Just because they are old does not mean the will not work. In fact they have for 20 years. I know a lot of people who still shoot thunderheads. If your bow is tuned correct. You don't take percentage shots. And place your arrow well. You will have your Quality elk!
Title: Re: Best BH weight for elk hunting? Suggestions!
Post by: arrowflinger on June 19, 2012, 07:17:57 PM: Quote from: dreamunelk on June 19, 2012, 07:13:25 PM
Stick with the thunderheads. Just because they are old does not mean the will not work. In fact they have for 20 years. I know a lot of people who still shoot thunderheads. If your bow is tuned correct. You don't take percentage shots. And place your arrow well. You will have your Quality elk!

I wouldn't change anything up.............just keep practicing. Good luck!
Title: Re: Best BH weight for elk hunting? Suggestions!
Post by: crazyantler on June 20, 2012, 10:36:16 AM: Thanks for the advice guys!