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Author Topic: Ace heads for elk?  (Read 335 times)

Offline snowplow

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Ace heads for elk?
« on: September 17, 2015, 11:40:00 AM »
Hey guys, I have an excellent impromptu elk hunting opportunity tomorrow. I am severely running out of time...

I have a set of grizzly broadheads that I would like to use, but might not have time to get them all prepared in time.

BUT....

I have a razor sharp set of Ace standards mounted right here that look like they want a shot at an elk.

Though maybe not ideal, what do you guys think of them for my elk hunt?

55# javaman helmsdeep, AD Trad lite/Ace Standard, 550 gr total/225 up front.
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Re: Ace heads for elk?
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2015, 11:51:00 AM »
Do your part putting it in the right spot and it will do its share on any animal!Best of luck!
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Re: Ace heads for elk?
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2015, 11:53:00 AM »
Why not?
Ace makes good heads.
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Good luck on the elk!
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Offline oldtimerbow

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Re: Ace heads for elk?
« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2015, 12:22:00 PM »
Would not hesitate for a second to use the Ace heads.
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Offline Bill Turner

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Re: Ace heads for elk?
« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2015, 12:22:00 PM »
Good head that has been around a long, long time. Will kill anything in North America if put in the right spot. Stop thinking and go hunting. Good luck and shoot straight.   :thumbsup:
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Offline NY Yankee

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Re: Ace heads for elk?
« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2015, 01:24:00 PM »
Why are they not "ideal"? I bet the Bear Razor head has killed hundreds of elk and the ace is not vastly different? Use it and go hunting!
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Offline ron w

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Re: Ace heads for elk?
« Reply #6 on: September 17, 2015, 02:00:00 PM »
There is a reason they have been around since the 1930's...........   :thumbsup:
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Offline two4hooking

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Re: Ace heads for elk?
« Reply #7 on: September 17, 2015, 02:48:00 PM »
That's what I used this year...same set up but with a Hill style and wood arrows.  Wish I had a shot at one so I could tell you the results.

Good luck.  Love the Ace standards!
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Offline indianalongbowshooter

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Re: Ace heads for elk?
« Reply #8 on: September 17, 2015, 02:55:00 PM »
Aces shot into my broad head target penetrate farther then about anything.
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Offline meatCKR

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Re: Ace heads for elk?
« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2015, 06:53:00 PM »
Yep.  You're good to go.  Post pics of a big bull down!

Steve
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Offline sagebrush

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Re: Ace heads for elk?
« Reply #10 on: September 17, 2015, 07:54:00 PM »
As long as they are sharp that is what matters.
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Re: Ace heads for elk?
« Reply #11 on: September 17, 2015, 10:20:00 PM »
I'd use them without a second thought...great head!
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Re: Ace heads for elk?
« Reply #12 on: September 17, 2015, 10:32:00 PM »
Those heads will work just fine!

Go kill an elk!

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Offline Russ Clagett

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Re: Ace heads for elk?
« Reply #13 on: September 18, 2015, 10:04:00 AM »
No hesitation at all.....
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Re: Ace heads for elk?
« Reply #14 on: September 18, 2015, 10:10:00 AM »
The Ace Standard has a triple thickness of steel on the front inch of the blade, and that makes them tough as all get out. Get them sharp (I use an accusharp on mine after I am done with the file) and you can't go wrong. If you like a two-blade head, the Ace is a great one.
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Re: Ace heads for elk?
« Reply #15 on: November 21, 2015, 01:24:00 PM »
The 190 grain "super express" ...
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Offline overbo

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Re: Ace heads for elk?
« Reply #16 on: November 21, 2015, 07:48:00 PM »
Killed a bull at 30yrds w/ a Ace 160 standard. Bull went 50yrds w/ a heart shot.
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