Moose arrow question #2 (Eclipse broadheads)

[JoeM]

First off thanks to all the guys who have been helping along here and in PM's.
After talking with some fellas, it seems moose when hit right go down relatively easy (compared to elk& whitetails).  

So now I'm more worried about penetration than a huge hole. I'm gonna go with a two blade.

I'm thinking an Eclipse 125 grain with a steel 75 grain adapter.  Looking for some input on these heads either the single or double bevel.  

Thanks Joe

[two4hooking]

I cannot comment on moose but I used a similar BH setup (single bevel) with AD shaft and shot through a whitetail backbone!  I used the head again to take another doe later in the same season.  Tough heads!

I am going to use a 2 blade 145 grain for elk this year.

[Bjorn]

Penetration is about shot placement and sharpness, the number of bevels will have little impact on penetration. A two blade will penetrate more than a three blade simply because it offers less resistance. Generally, if you are shooting lighter weight go with 2 blades, over 55# it begins to matter less. JMHO

[JoeM]

Are single bevel heads less prone to curling on impact with bone (moose rib)?  
Does the S slit left by bevels bleed better?
I've read some of the reports but wanted to see if I could hear from some of you guys.

[JimB]

I don't think the bevel has anything to do with tip or blade curling.That would be more about broadhead construction and quality of steel.A tanto tip will help in that regard though.

I don't know that they would bleed better.I liver shot an antelope last year with a Grizzly and the entrance and exits were normal slits in the skin,the same width as the broadhead.The cut through the liver however,was 2" wide,measured with a tape,through and through.I don't know how it did that unless the broadhead in turning was causing some tension as it cut? I don't know but I hope to shoot some more stuff and see if that happens again (in lungs).That's all I know.

I lean toward tough,well constructed broadheads these days and about any quality broadhead with good steel and of course a razor edge,put in the right place will give your moose hunt a favorable ending.

Good luck.That's a tremendous tag to have.

[Huntschool]

Joe:

I would say the Eclipse and steel adapter will do the job. I would prefer dbl bevel just because that is what I shoot.  I am not sold on the single bevel stuff... yet.  Remember, there was a ton of stuff killed with Razor Heads and the like.  The construction of the Eclipse is excellent.. Put it where it needs to go and "Dead Moose... says Boris"  (sorry could not resist.. LOL)

Its time for you to stop worrying, put the arrows together and start practicing...  Good luck man.. great tag.

[Shedrock]

I shot this Shiras with an Eclipse, back when they were Journeymans. Shot was 6 steps through his heart, then breaking off-side leg bone. I would have had a pass-through if I had not hit the bone. Bull went 22 yards and fell. Broadhead did not curl at all. Oh, I used the 145 gr model with an aluminum insert with a glass shaft. Total arrow weight was only around 550 gr. I used a 58# bow. (Pronghorn Ferret)

[JoeM]

Thanks guys
Tracy real nice bull, I have either 9-10 points built up in your state for moose.  I have to cash them in someday. I hunted the wind river range in 2000 and saw lots of moose.  Joe

[LITTLEBIGMAN]

i killed this bull with a 145 gr steel force 2 blade with a 100 gr brass insert on the end of CE heritage 150 shaft. My shot was also only 6 steps and i shot him thru the heart he went 40 yards.

This year i am using Grizzley stick Sitkas with a 200 gr single bevel werewolf head from Eclipse.

i hope i can get another 6 step shot! ha!

[Friend]

A couple of acquaintances that don’t live w/I  nor post on TG have taken  approximately a dozen moose with stick and string.
One uses a 50# bow and Woodsmans with a std arrow set-up just under 10 gpp. This gentleman has also taken a grizz and numerous black bears with this same set-up.

The other uses mid  50’s, 9 gpp and a big snuffer. He firmly believes that he has no reason nor inclination to change.

Having confidence in your own moderate set-up with a well tuned arrow, sharp BH in conjunction with a well placed arrow will deliver.

[Tucker]

I shot a bull moose last year with a 125 gr Eclipse, aluminum adapter, and 2117 aluminum arrow from a 55# r/d longbow.

12 yd shot, sheared off a rib going in, stuck out the other side a few inches.  bull trotted 75 yds, got wobbly and fell over. Done- 5 seconds!