Mechanical Broadhead for Muskox

[Kalvert123]

Hey RS,

I’m going on a NWT Muskox hunt in April, and I am thinking about using mechanicals. I’ve talked to several people who had killed them with mechanicals, ranging from Sevr’s to Grim Reapers.

Would you feel confident in this? My set up is listed below.

Mathews Lift 33
31.5” draw length @ 70lbs
VAP SS arrows (545 grains)
272 fps

Thank you!

 

[butcherboy]

I know people have done it but I would not trust a mechanical on a Muskox. Heck, I don’t trust mechanicals at all. I’ve seen way too many deflections on animals being brought in to my meat plant. They died but weren’t found till many hours later or were finished with a fixed blade.

 

[Wrench]

That is a LOT of hair to get through.....

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

Agree with the above. I’m not a mechanical hater, killed several elk and a moose with mechanicals, but wouldn’t be my first choice on muskox. I’ve never hunted them, but that is a lot of hair….

Are you just wanting the increased cutting diameter? I’d go fixed, follow up shots should be easily obtained, where are they going to go?

 

[Whitefox82]

Why mechanical? With good shot placement you will watch him die right there with the fixed blade. I don’t think it’s in their nature to run after being shot, they stay there within their herd circle or stand their ground, right??

 

[Soj51hopeful]

I would go with a mechanical.300 wsm

 

[Wrench]

I've been within 20 yards of a lot of muskox. I explain them as a goat wearing the largest wig ever seen. The amount of hair is dumbfounding.

 

[Kalvert123]

Why mechanical? With good shot placement you will watch him die right there with the fixed blade. I don’t think it’s in their nature to run after being shot, they stay there within their herd circle or stand their ground, right??

My fear is with how cold and windy it is that I might not be able to have perfect form and could lead to poor arrow flight with a fixed broadhead. But you are right. And if I can get to 20-30 yards then it shouldn’t be difficult. I may bring a few sevr’s as I know people have had success with them as well.

 

[Nick Muche]

Here's a video of one I shot, with a rage broadhead. Total arrow weight was around 700 grains.

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[Kalvert123]

Cool! Great video! Yea, as I said I’m right around 550. I wouldn’t want a big mechanical either, probably a 1.5”. I’m just nervous about fixed blades planing in the wind, or my form not being perfect because of the cold and wearing a ton of clothes.

 

[Eastonsgrandpa]

That is a LOT of hair to get through..... View attachment 1029045

That was my thought. Never seen one in person or touched the hair. What is it like? Is it coarse or fine? If super fine it would probably be ok, but it does look like an energy sapping pillow of hair otherwise.

I think I’d probably choose a big two blade for something like this. Not much blood but on open tundra you’d watch him fall.