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Realizing that we are all partial and biased (I'm counting on that...) I'd like to hear your opinions or preference for these heads for this years elk hunt. I understand that placement is key, but just for kicks what would you all recommend? I'm shooting a r/d longbow, 58#'s at my draw of 28 3/4", 600gr. arrows. I'm torn between the 160gr. stos, or the 165gr. simmons safari. I love my 160gr. snuffers on whitetails, but I'm going to a two blade for elk. All opinions welcome.
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"I belong anywhere but in between" Posts: 761 | From: Wisconsin | Registered: Jun 2004
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Razor sharp first and foremost. Simmons have a tendency to turn if they hit bone. This will rob penetration depth from your shot. See Byron Fergusons book for proof on this one. He notes it as a positive thing for deer. Elk ribs are heavy, loosing penetration is a bad thing with large animals. I would stick with the STOS.
-------------------- Clay Walker Skill is not born into anyone. It is earned thru hard work and perseverance. Posts: 3246 | From: Vancouver, WA. | Registered: May 2009
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I think you flip a coin heads or tails both should do a outstanding job on elk, and like everyone has said sharp broadhead is the key.
-------------------- Pronghorn Longbows Compton Traditional Bowhunters Professional Bowhunters Society Member Posts: 1236 | From: Northeastern CA | Registered: Jul 2005
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I have used Stos and it worked fine for Elk.The most important thing is shot placement with a sharp head.
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Personally I would stick with the snuffers. They work. Dumptruck loads of elk have been killed with them over the years. I have more confidence in a big bloody hole in an animal than a narrow one.
-------------------- Bowhunting is "KILL and EAT" not "Catch and Release".....Semper Fi! Posts: 1189 | From: Zville OH | Registered: Feb 2008
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Which can YOU get sharper? Pick that one. Most likely the stos
-------------------- If some animals are good at hunting and others are suitable for hunting, then the Gods must clearly smile on hunting.~Aristotle
..there's more fun in hunting with the handicap of the bow than there is in hunting with the sureness of the gun.~ F.Bear Posts: 4058 | From: Shelby, Michigan | Registered: Oct 2008
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Never killed an Elk but with your draw length and poundage I would shoot the Simmons. I`ve killed a lot of deer and hogs with them and they make for a very good blood trail .Nothing wrong with stos but I can`t comment on something I`ve not used.RC
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