yumabowhunter Report post Posted March 30, 2009 I have a archery elk hunt coming up. I have shot mechanical broadheads for the last couple of years but I am switching back to fixed blade. Any suggestions on what make and style is best for elk? What about "planeing"? Any better or worse? Suggestions appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deserthntr Report post Posted March 30, 2009 the G5 montecs are great. thats what i shoot, my dad shoots just the cabelas lazer mini pro, he has killed quite a few elk with those Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzBuckCHaser1 Report post Posted March 30, 2009 shuttle t locks group very well, i love them, so do several hunters i know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
300 wsm Report post Posted March 30, 2009 I am shooting the steel force fat heads for my elk this year. They are cut on contact and have some really thick blades. I also like the montecs by G5. I shoot feathers, so I can shoot a lot of different broadheads just like my field tips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwoGuns Report post Posted March 30, 2009 I also love the shuttle t's, they are great. I shoot both the shuttles and G5 Strikers. Both heads fly just like my field points, and are extremely sharp. They have both brought down more than one elk. A couple years ago, I experimented with several different broadheads, and found that these two heads flew perfect out of my bow. I shoot a Mathews Switchback XT at 70 #s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted March 30, 2009 Congrats on the elk tag!!! I think that's a great idea to switch to the fixed blade head for your elk hunt, you'll never hear anyone complain about a fixed blade head not opening up I've always had good luck with the trusty ol' Thunderheads and Muzzy's. It's easy to get wrapped up in all the different heads out now, but as long as it's razor sharp and fly's accurately it'll kill an elk. The most important thing to do with any head is tune each and every one. Congrats again on the tag, sounds like I need to move to Yuma in order to finally draw a tag for myself... you all cleaned house this year!!! JIM> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted March 30, 2009 Thunderheads or 3 Blade Muzzy's... IMO.... are the only sure bet on elk. You can shoot them through a 55 gal. steel drum and still kill with them..... I also like the bigger cutting diameter, elk have longer hair that can help clot the hole faster.... no blood trail.... no elk. As for planing... tune your broadheads to your arrows and you should be just fine! Congrats on the tag! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAM Report post Posted March 30, 2009 It all depends on you and your bow. I have a PSE "AR", and I shoot Muzzy's broadheads. I killed my bull Elk last year with a three bladed Muzzy 100 grain, and he only went 80 yards before he was done. They are very dependable and are made very well. I also have another Bull Elk tag this year, and will be using the trusted oll Muzzy's again. Best of luck and I hope we will be seening eachother's Elk pic's posted, come september. -Ryan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stalkincoues Report post Posted March 30, 2009 First off congratulations on the draw!!! I wanted to get drawn sooo bad myself this year and really need another Elk fix! I got zilch and am bummed. Second off thank you for choosing a fixed blade for Elk! I have shot a lot of broadheads and the ones that flew the best for me were the G-5 Montecs, but were very noisy and not that sharp out of the package. "It sounded like a Scud missle flying down range" as one guy said that was in a treestand about 600 - 800 + yards away when I shot at a deer in Illinois 2 years ago. That deer had time to duck back up, and turn. Still hit it and was a kill (luckily) but was not at all where the arrow was headed. I have video of a shot on my 05 Bull Elk that started to jump my arrow at 47 yards, and a few witnesses for those of you that say a broadhead can't be noisy. My bow is very quiet, but that loud whistle as it gets closer and closer to an animal screaming at them was just too much for them to bear. I have had at least three animals jump my broadhead, before I finally changed, and do not have this problem now with evreything exactly the same except for the broadhead. I had a hunting partner shooting the same broadhead, a different bow, weight, draw, and arrow and he still had the same problem so I know it wasn't just me. I now shoot the G-5 Strikers and love them. They are cut on contact, very sharp (the heads and blades) and seem very consistant. Cabelas has a brand that are very similar but are copper colored and less expensive, but the blades are not that sharp out of the package. I have been meaning to check em out but consistancy and quietness are very important to me so I have not bothered yet. I also like the 4 blade Slick Tricks, and wackems. You'll get a ton of different opinions here and most everyone's answer will differ, but provided your bow is tuned very well, then you should be able to shoot about any fixed blade broadhead with consistancy and accuracy, broadheads exaggerate a bow not tuned well and that is when you see that you have a problem. Just do yourself and the Elk a favor and make sure they are Razor sharp, or at least ones that you sharpen to razor sharpness B-4 you use them on an animal as magnificent as an AZ Elk. Good luck on your hunt and I am truly jealous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RossOutdoors05 Report post Posted March 30, 2009 by far the best fixblade i ever used!!!!!!!! you should really check them out!!! they are called core-maxx's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
30-378shtr Report post Posted March 30, 2009 Slick Trick's are the best i've ever shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krp Report post Posted March 30, 2009 Vote #2 for Slick Tricks. Kent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deserthntr Report post Posted March 31, 2009 i would love to shoot the slick tricks, or the core maxx, my uncole shoots the core maxx and LOVES them, but they dont make either in 85 grain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewp45 Report post Posted March 31, 2009 You need to buy a new bow first and get rid of that ancient thing. I like the G5 strikers as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coues krazy Report post Posted March 31, 2009 I have always used muzzy four blade, but am giving slick tricks a try this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
