Mechanical or Fixed... what are your thoughts for elk?

[Aron Snyder]

Who uses mech's and who uses fixed on elk?

What model will you be using this season?

 

[Aron Snyder]

Wacem 125 Exit

They do some damage!

 

[ceetoo]

Mechanical heads aren't legal in my home state (Oregon), so the decision is already made for me at home, but I would not feel comfortable flinging one at an elk anyway. Fixed for me. I've hunted with Shuttle T's in the past, but currently have my arrows tipped with Alaska Bowhunting Supply's Samurai single bevel head, 125gr.

 

[ohhiitznik]

I use Magnus Buzzcuts exclusively for all my big game, from whitetail to elk thats the only head that will be on the end of my arrows. I took a whitetail doe last year at 72 yards with a magnus buzzcut, went through both shoulders and out the other side. Head was still in great shape, and if they bend/break whatever you can send them back and magnus will get you a new head or fix the head you sent in. Can't beat the warranty. Something about a big 2 blade sliding back when you draw just looks bad ass as well.

 

[justin davis]

I am a fixed blade guy for elk. I tune my bow to shoot my fixed blades exactly like my field points. I shoot Magnus Buzzcuts and VPA three blade.

Save the mechs for turkeys. They don't belong in the elk woods! But that is my opinion and others will disagree. Magnus buzzcuts fly very very good!

 

[Backpack Hunter]

Where legal I prefer Grim Reaper Razorcuts. Where not legal I have used VPA (at the time) Terminators, Slick Tricks, Magnus Buzzcuts, Silverflames, and even the Atom with good results.

 

[Backpack Hunter]

Just realized I forgot to mention I have taken a few with the Grim Reaper Hades fixed blade head as well.

 

[Ralph]

Fixed only for me. Strikers for last 5 years, but I'll shoot just about any head. Montecs, Muzzies, Slick Tricks, Silver Flames...they all have worked for me.

 

[Ryan Avery]

In Idaho mechanical heads are illegal. So I shoot Wacem exits of snuffer. I will say the Exits fly like darts!

 

[Evan Williams]

My broadhead of choice is the Fulton Precision - RAMCAT !!!! Fixed blade 1 3/8" cut. I have taken 2 P&Y Mule deer and a P&Y Speed Goat with them and nothing went more than 60 yards (GOAT).This year I am going to purchase a few packs of the ULMER EDGE and (CROSSING FINGERS) the Easton AC INJEXION 390 to play with.

 

[ckleeves]

The Ulmer edge looks sweet!!! My arrows will more than likely be tipped with them this year.

 

[Jason Stafford]

I have been using G5 Strikers with great results the last few years.

 

[flystrait]

100gr G5 Montec tough head although not the sharpest, I have had good results.

 

[snuffnm]

Magnus Snuffer 145

 

[MULEY CRAZY]

gunna try qad exodus this year.

 

[BMB]

ST Razor Tricks 125's

 

[Jared Bloomgren]

I will never use mechanicals on elk. Just my preference.

Wac'em Triton 100 gr.

 

[trophyhill]

Razor Tricks for me too. they fly like a dart and slice everything it its path. i don't see myself shooting anything else for elk. i've killed deer and elk with them.

 

[BigWave]

Fixed here. Killed a big wild boar with a Rage a few years back. It worked, but after examining it after I retrieved the hog I swore I would never use another. I use a NAP Nitron. They have done me very well over the years. They're getting tougher to find! I'm hoping to let the air out of a big Az bull this year with one!

 

[les welch]

100 grain Slick Trick Mags....