Simmons Interceptor or Bear Razorhead for moose?

[Joshua Polland]

I will be the sub permitee on my uncle’s moose hunt this fall. The plan is for me to try and take it with a bow. I’m working in arrow setup now and would like your advice. Simmons Interceptors or Bear Razorheads?

I’ve been hunting with 200 grain Grizzlies but will be mixing it up for this hunt. I was gifted a lot of equipment recently by an older friend and plan to use only stuff he gave me.

[Friend]

The Simmons Interceptor would definitely suffice however, the Timber Shark is a tougher head and would be my easy choice. The Timber Shark was specifically designed for larger and tougher game . Am aware that the conventional hog hunters have them placed in high demand.

[elkken]

The answer might be in what is the rest of your setup, what # bow are you shooting and total arrow weight. I have shot elk with bear razor heads with complete pass through with a 55 # bow shooting 2117 arrows and moose with a 55# longbow and two blade Zwicky Deltas with 70-75# cedar shafts. I have shot deer with the simmons Interceptor out of a 55# bow.

If you have a sharp broadhead and at least 50-55# bow I don't think it much matters as to the specific BH, just don't go too light on total arrow weight. 

[Joshua Polland]

Thank you gentlemen for the replies. I understand that arrow weight, BH sharpness and shot placement are key. Both broadheads will be roughly the same weight when adapter and insert are added to the Razorhead.

 I guess I should have been a little more clear. I’m really looking for thoughts on durability, any first hand encounters, good or bad when hitting ribs, shoulders, etc? Or, any issues with the width of the Interceptor?

[The Whittler]

What ever you use on deer will work fine on Moose, it's just a deer grown up. :-)

[durp]

As for durability id go with the razor heads...I haven't used them for 30 years or more but when I did I didn't have any problems...
On the other hand I have bent one intersepter on hard impact...hope this helps

[Orion]

I've also broken Interceptors where the point meets the ferrule.  I think your 200 grain Grizzly is the best option of the three you mention. 

[woodchucker]

I've been using Razorheads since I was a kid in 1976.... Still do.

Papa Bear killed a lot of Moose with them....

[Joshua Polland]

Thanks for the reply’s, especially Orion and Durp with the info on the Interceptor. I definitely have had good luck with my Grizzlies both single and double bevel. The reason I’m not using them on this hunt is really just sentimental. I visit a Vietnam vet that lives near me a few times a year for coffee and some BS’ing. He’s about 80 and hasn’t shot his bows in about 10 years. This year he gave me ALL his archery equipment, to include probably 100 broadheads and 3 Black Widows. I plan to use only equipment that I got from him for this moose hunt. I’ve narrowed it between the two broadheads listed above. I’ll share the whole story sometime, especially for fellow Vets or people who love history it’s pretty cool.

[Joshua Polland]

[durp]

Ur welcome and I'm looking forward to the story this fall...lots of pics please 

[old_goat2]

I've only shot one moose so I'm far from an expert or even have a lot of experience, I used cutthroats single bevels and Valkyrie 3 blades, it was a Shiras cow and she was huge. I personally wouldn't use either one of those heads even though I actually understand your motivation, but if that was my only option, I would make sure to do a healthy tanto tip on them so the tip doesn't curl if you center punch a rib! Good luck!

[JohnV]

Go with the Grizzlys.  Sturdy head that is easy to sharpen and has good mechanical strength.  Bear Razorhead would be at the bottom of the list. I shot them a long time ago and had real problems with the tips curling when impacting hard objects.

[TURKEYFOOTGIRL]

I shot my bull biosecurity the Interceptor. I have shot a boatload of critters with the Interceptor with zero problems.  Actually the safari head, the nonvented, is my choice