Which heads to use on elk??

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This year I drew a L.E. archery elk permit on the Wasatch, I was wondering what broadheads you guys have used in the past, or ones that you would recommend. In past years for deer I've used 100 grain three blade muzzy's. But this year I received a set of G5's Tekan two blades. I like the reliability of fixed blades, but the "field point flight" of expandables is tempting. Any input would be great.
 
I would not use the expandables. You have a choice tag, why risk it with any possibility, although remote, of failure. If you are not getting field point flight out of your Muzzy's that tells me that your bow may be out of tune and/or you may have some form imperfections like torquing the grip or punching the trigger. That said, Muzzy's are admittedly not the most forgiving of broadheads when it comes to good flight. There are others that might fly better for you. Try something like a G5 Montec or Striker, a Magnus Snuffer SS, Shuttle T locks, or my favorite, the Slick Trick Standard. I like the Slick Tricks because they are super strong, very sharp, they fly great, and are not terribly expensive. I've tried all sorts of heads and that's what I'll be taking on my LE elk hunt this year.
 
Thanks for the reply, I was thinking of actually switching to the montech'c. They look like a great head. I haven't shot the muzzy's yet, I just switched to carbon. But with my aluminum's they shot really well. What tag did you draw?
 
I have the same tag and will be using the Slick Trick 125 mags. They shoot exactly as my field points out to 70yds.
First time I shot these broadheads they hit low left, figured out my cams were out of sync. If your bow is in tune, these heads will hit same POI as FPs.
 
LAST EDITED ON May-05-10 AT 12:37PM (MST)[p]I drew a Monroe tag.

Lots of people love the Montecs, so I can't knock them too much. I just prefer machined steel versus molded. I broke a ferrule on a Striker and a buddy has had two break on a Montec. Those were all on deer shots in shoulders. I realize that is some tough bone, but IMO a ferrule should never break.

The Slick Trick Mags are great heads too and cut big holes, just make sure you have some decent energy with a heavier arrow. If not, go with the Standards or the Razor Tricks.
 
Plus 1 on the Slick Tricks. There is only one mech that I'd shoot an an elk sized critter and I can't find them anymore. That would be the original Rocket Steelhead. Not the xl but the
original, short, built like a tank, steelhead.






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Wiley,
I am nominating that for post of the
century on Monster Muleys!

Your are spot on.
 
wiley, I would almost agree with you. The Steelhead is a the only mech I'd shoot at big game too. I ran one lengthwise all the way through an antelope.

Trophy Ridge makes them now and they are readily available.
 
I would always use a quality three bade that is sharp.
This is one of many taken with Rocky Mt Titanium 100

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Make sure whatever you use is SHARP!

Right out of the packeage most heads need some work to get them sharp.

Been plenty of elk killed with mechanicals. I am going to use Grim Reapers this year.

Last year Montecs - Montecs are almost dull new. But when you get them sharp they will do the deed.

And just like everthing else - shot placement is key!

bowsite has some threads that show the skeleton of elk very informative.
 
wac'ems and g5 strikers shoot like field tips. i wouldnt use expandables. no need many of the higher end ones shoot just as good as expandables with outh the worry of it opeing up
 
30inchbuck, Which Grim Reaper are you going to use? What Grain? I drew a elk tag for Indian Peaks and have been thinking about switching from my 90 grain muzzy to the 100 grain grim reaper with the 1 3/4 cutting dai. What are your thoughts?
 
I shot my bull last year on the wasatch unit with 100 grain grim reapers.. I have killed 5 elk with these heads, never a problem.
 
100 grain.

Just not sure if which one.

Did use some cheap expandables on some hogs. Did a great job. And for 200 pounds hogs was impressed that expandables where going on my arrows this fall.

Reason for Grim Reapers is the fact that the blades do not need a rubber band. When you are chasing elk a rubber band is not going to work. Horseback - wilderness - running and gunning on elk you need stuff that is tough and simple.

That is why the choice on the Grims.
 
I don't want an arguement, and obviously they have worked for some here, but a 1 3/4" mechanical, especially one with an aluminum ferrule is no what I personally would use on an elk. JMHO. I wouldn't leave anything to chance and see no advantage to using such a head on a big, heavy boned animal.
 
I just go by 30 years of personal observation. Spitfires have produced more blood and faster kills on my bulls than any other head I have used.
Nor do I worry about bones. There are only two that a broadhead is going thru anyway, regardless of the brand. Even then, it comes down to momentum.
What somebody else uses is none of my business. It doesn't affect me in the least. Shoot what you have confidence in and forget about all the opinions.
 
After doing some research and spending some money, I think it is safe to say, I will be launching slick trick/ grizz trick broadheads at a bull this fall.. best of luck to everybody and tanks for the posts!!
Brian
 
LAST EDITED ON May-15-10 AT 05:34PM (MST)[p]I use Wac'em Triton 100 gr. heads on elk. My last bull was double lunged and went 60 yards. I have found them to fly great at all yardages and are very dependable. I don't ever plan to use mechanical heads on elk or wouldn't want to. Some states don't even allow them for elk!

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