Best Broadheads for Elk?

[dustin_hatfield]

What broadheads would you recommend for elk? Have been shooting expandables for whitetail; not sure if I should switch to a fixed-head.

Thanks!

 

[ndfb35]

What are the specifics of your setup?

 

[dustin_hatfield]

27.5 in draw, 65 lbs. Hoyt Rx9.

410 grain arrow - G5 deadmeat is my whitetail setup.

But looking into heavier arrows for elk.

 

[BigAntlerGetter]

The broadhead debate is going to be just like bullet or caliber debate. This guys gonna tell you mechanical, that one is gonna tell you fixed, and there’s always that one guy that’s gonna tell you the Indians killed them with pointy rocks.

So here’s my .02 cents and this is coming from an outfitter that has seen just about every broadhead come through the woods.

The first mistake I see is guys not broadhead tuning, if you want to hunt elk you need to be exact and you need to efficient with your shots. I’ve literally had clients come through and screw on new broadheads that the Cabela’s guy suggested on their way out, cause they were the latest and greatest. Elk aren’t white tails, they’re tough, bigger and thicker skin.

Practice your shots, I tell everyone of my archery clients your max distance grouping 4” shots at home cut that in half and that’s your elk woods max distance. There’s so much more in the elk woods that changes things.

Now the mechanical vs fixed vs hybrid debate. Honestly I don’t trust mechanicals to many failures and possible things going wrong. I highly suggest a cut on contact head. Being able to cut that initial hide is key for penetration, some guys suggest a chisel tip for bone, with modern bones and steel even if you hit the shoulder blade most cut on contact heads are going to go through it within proper shooting distance. A hybrid head gives you benefits of both.

Another thing I suggest is learning the anatomy of an elk, instead of shooting for the “pocket” on an elk I suggest a few inches behind it taking out both lungs lower, this also helps you avoid a hard bone shot if you pull just a little. Taking out both lungs will be smart, full pass through is great for blood trails.

Buy quality broadheads skimping on heads only gives more reason for failure and heartbreak

Broadheads I have seen are effective and/or suggest

Ironwill
Dirt Nap Gear DRT
G5 montecs
Magnus stingers


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[mtnbound]

What broadheads would you recommend for elk? Have been shooting expandables for whitetail; not sure if I should switch to a fixed-head.

Thanks!

I prefer a solid head like an Ironwill to get deep penetration and I can get them to shoot with not much effort.
Mechanicals are easier to tune and win in the accuracy department but I have not made the switch to them yet. If I did then the Sever would probably be my choice.

 

[Ron.C]

I've been shooting muzzy 100's for over 2 decades. Never had a reason to switch. (I shoot 27.5" at 56lbs)

that said, you could line up 10 different quality fixed blade broadheads and each will perform as well as the next if you put them where they need to to be.