My experience building arrow/broadhead combinations for hunting (Elk, Deer and Antelope)

[Ice_man]

Out of my own curiosity for this year, what mechanicals are you liking for elk? I was going to have a few in my quiver this fall for an elk hunt. Will probably be shooting QAD Exodus first, but for a backup or if I have a bull come in close in the treestand I may try out a mechanical.

 

[nphunter]

Out of my own curiosity for this year, what mechanicals are you liking for elk? I was going to have a few in my quiver this fall for an elk hunt. Will probably be shooting QAD Exodus first, but for a backup or if I have a bull come in close in the treestand I may try out a mechanical.

G5 dead meat, Evolution Hyde and Rage Trypans.

I think the dead meat will have the most penetration, no reason to only use them up close unless you’re shooting a light setup. I’ve shot all three through mature bulls at over 60 yards. I’ve posted recently some success pics with them you could search if you use the advanced search and select user.

 

[Ice_man]

G5 dead meat, Evolution Hyde and Rage Trypans.

I think the dead meat will have the most penetration, no reason to only use them up close unless you’re shooting a light setup. I’ve shot all three through mature bulls at over 60 yards. I’ve posted recently some success pics with them you could search if you use the advanced search and select user.

Sweet. The Evolution Hyde was one on my shortlist. Current set up is 420 gr arrow going about 285. I lost the last bull I shot due to what I think was a liver hit at last light. Had piles of blood where he was standing but never did recover him. Was shooting a slicktrick viper trick at the time. I've killed bulls with those in the past with great success, but am wanting something this year with a little bit more forgiveness if I'm a little far back ever again.

 

[nphunter]

Sweet. The Evolution Hyde was one on my shortlist. Current set up is 420 gr arrow going about 285. I lost the last bull I shot due to what I think was a liver hit at last light. Had piles of blood where he was standing but never did recover him. Was shooting a slicktrick viper trick at the time. I've killed bulls with those in the past with great success, but am wanting something this year with a little bit more forgiveness if I'm a little far back ever again.

I’m sure they will work great and I’d 100% prefer a big cut mechanical for 99% of the places you hit and animal. If you hit shoulder both a fixed and mechanical have the same odds of going through which are slim to none.