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Author Topic: Elk broadheads  (Read 495 times)

Offline Kamu

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Elk broadheads
« on: May 13, 2010, 05:14:00 PM »
Brothers this yr will be my first ELK hunt. I have three different broad heads in my supply. Which one would be the best choice? I have woodman’s, snuffer’s, Magnus 1- 4 blade. I'm shooting a 56@28 bob lee recurve. Thanks
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Offline Ragnarok Forge

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Re: Elk broadheads
« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2010, 06:00:00 PM »
For me it is heavy and razor sharp the matters.  I like the Grizzly El Grandes myself.  Elk bone is tough.  Any good head will work when shot into the boiler room.  Shoot outside of it and penetration becomes a serious consideration.
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Offline Fletcher

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Re: Elk broadheads
« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2010, 06:01:00 PM »
Of the three, I'd likely shoot the Woodsman with some added weight up front, but you will do fine with any of them.  Arrow flight, shot placement and sharpness are the keys.
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Offline Ground Hunter

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Re: Elk broadheads
« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2010, 06:02:00 PM »
Shoot the one that is the most accurate!  H

Offline owlbait

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Re: Elk broadheads
« Reply #4 on: May 13, 2010, 07:44:00 PM »
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Offline Shedrock

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Re: Elk broadheads
« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2010, 08:36:00 PM »
I shot my last bull with a Woodsman. I did up the weight to 150 gr with a little lead. Full penetration, and I watched him drop. He made it 45 yards.

Out of the three choices, I would choose the Woodsman or Magnus. Snuffer may be a little wide for 56#?

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Re: Elk broadheads
« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2010, 09:07:00 PM »
I like W W.  I've had pass though on elk with it and had the same with other heads but all I use is 3 blade and had pass though on the 3 big game. My 2 cent thx ray
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Offline Barney

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Re: Elk broadheads
« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2010, 09:23:00 PM »
Woodsman   :thumbsup:

Offline bowfiend

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Re: Elk broadheads
« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2010, 09:42:00 PM »
Everyone has an opinion   ;)  I have used snuffers and Zwickey 4-blade and generally use the Zwickeys as my stand-by broadhead. Basically the same as those magnus. I modify the tip so that it's more of a chisel as opposed to a needle point. This prevents the heads from sticking if they hit hard bone. All will work, I just really like how the Zwickey/Magnus fly for me.

I've also used the Stinger 4-blade and that's a great Magnus product as well. I've had good penetration through a rib with a stinger.

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Re: Elk broadheads
« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2010, 10:32:00 PM »
Woodsman or magnus. No matter which one get them sharp and they will do the trick.
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Offline wapitimike1

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Re: Elk broadheads
« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2010, 05:17:00 AM »
I'll get in my 2 cents. VPAs that's what I'ma gonna use this time!

Offline DGW

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Re: Elk broadheads
« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2010, 08:53:00 AM »
Magnus 4 blade will do great job!

Offline Horne Shooter

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Re: Elk broadheads
« Reply #12 on: May 14, 2010, 09:41:00 AM »
2 blades...sharp-accurate-heavy
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Offline Tree Killer

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Re: Elk broadheads
« Reply #13 on: May 14, 2010, 11:12:00 AM »
Been using the Woodsman on elk since they first came out, have no reason to switch!
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Offline jmh

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Re: Elk broadheads
« Reply #14 on: May 14, 2010, 12:35:00 PM »
Woodsman would be my choice
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Re: Elk broadheads
« Reply #15 on: May 14, 2010, 02:21:00 PM »
I'll be using WW  125 this season.
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Offline sagebrush

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Re: Elk broadheads
« Reply #16 on: May 14, 2010, 04:16:00 PM »
I'd use the Magnus I and leave the inserts home. I've gone through two elk scapulas with a two blade zwickey. Not on purpose. Sometimes they move. Hit it in the ribs and any of those will work. Gary

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Re: Elk broadheads
« Reply #17 on: May 14, 2010, 05:02:00 PM »
I bet sharks like elk (simmons sharks) they would have to work good.LCH

Offline PAPA BEAR

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Re: Elk broadheads
« Reply #18 on: May 17, 2010, 06:04:00 PM »
snuffer or woodsman
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Re: Elk broadheads
« Reply #19 on: May 17, 2010, 10:27:00 PM »
If I get the chance I'm going to try Abowyer Brown bears. Mr. Elk just has to cooperate  :)
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