johnw
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Pretty much - a small difference (could be attributed to my shooting also). The vented are a little larger profileDid the vented fly the same as the solids???
Pretty much - a small difference (could be attributed to my shooting also). The vented are a little larger profileDid the vented fly the same as the solids???
I've taken 3 Bulls (1 CO and 2 in Wy) in 5 years of chasing the beast.When your name is MN Hunter you may not have put a broadhead through an elk before, that's probably why he's asking.
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Thanks for the info John, I'll check out the Born and Rasied video.I like the Iron Wills and would recommend the S Series...I have killed elk with both the v100 and s100. The vented definitely have a whistle to them as they are going down range, I switched to the solid to lose the whistling sound. They stay sharpe and don't dull quickly after a few shots into foam. The consensus is they are more expensive because they are built with better materials (A2 Tool Steel) than cheaper broadheads and can hold up in applications that would cause other broadheads to fail.
Born and Raised did a few videos on youtube testing a variety of broadheads that would be worth watching - they give their opinion on the most accurate, toughest, most consistent, sharpest, etc...there are also a few decent podcasts on the topic.
IWs are certainly not something that you NEED, if it doesnt fit your budget, save the money and go with a cheaper broadhead. If you have the money, they are a good option.
I 100% agree! If you can afford them, you won’t be disappointed. If you can’t, then there are other good options available.I like the Iron Wills and would recommend the S Series...I have killed elk with both the v100 and s100. The vented definitely have a whistle to them as they are going down range, I switched to the solid to lose the whistling sound. They stay sharpe and don't dull quickly after a few shots into foam. The consensus is they are more expensive because they are built with better materials (A2 Tool Steel) than cheaper broadheads and can hold up in applications that would cause other broadheads to fail.
Born and Raised did a few videos on youtube testing a variety of broadheads that would be worth watching - they give their opinion on the most accurate, toughest, most consistent, sharpest, etc...there are also a few decent podcasts on the topic.
IWs are certainly not something that you NEED, if it doesnt fit your budget, save the money and go with a cheaper broadhead. If you have the money, they are a good option.
The IW got surface rust on it just having it in my quiver and shooting it around the yard, I was able to clean it with steel wool and put oil on it and they don't rust that way, but I think if you lost one in the woods and found it later it would be useless.
Check out Valkyrie. I’ve shot both and prefer Valkyrie. Both are spends, but you can resharpen the Valkyrie very easily.I'm thinking about changing broadheads for the upcoming elk season. I want to try the Iron Will broadheads. My question is are they worth the money and if so which series should I try?
Thanks.
Those Cutthroats are over $20 apiece now, not a cheap optionI have not shot these through an elk so take what I say and with a big grain of salt, but there are several good options that aren't nearly as expensive for really solid durable cut on contact heads. The Cutthroat from Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear and the VPA 2 or 3 blade come to mind. You can find plenty of info here and elsewhere from people who HAVE sent them through elk.
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I have helped packed out well past 20 elk killed with a spitfire mechanical. I have seen a few broken blades, but the only ones hit and unrecovered were poor shot placement. I have switched to a fixed cut on contact, just to keep things simple, and to know my bow is tuned. I think any quality broadhead will do the trick just fine. Shoot what you have confidence in and what you can put behind your pin everytime.