New to fixed blades- overthinking it?

[Whodat7]

This is less of a “which is best” and more of an am I overthinking it post.

I have Magnus stinger buzzcut 125g. Chose them as sort of an old reliable/reasonable cost. Can get them freakishly sharp on a lansky and then a strop. They fly well and impact with field points out to at least 75 yards. I am shooting solid groups 55 or so and in.

This is my first time using fixed blades. Have killed a handful of whitetail with rage 2 blades.

First elk trip planned this fall. Do I need a high end broadhead? I just want it to fly well and be reliable. Have read some about the aluminum ferrule being a problem.

I am considering BHs like the new D6, IW, and also the VPA omega w bleeders.

Thanks for answering.

 

[mulveymo]

Short answer is no. Those magnus stingers have killed plenty of elk. I'd just run those. Get close and pick your shot and you'll kill without issue.

That said, if there was an animal that was going to stress test an arrow setup, it's an elk. If you get the scapula, something will probably break in the arrow.

 

[sndmn11]

Those stingers will work just fine. Especially, if you hone them.

 

[Whodat7]

Thanks for your thoughts. I should add that I am using IW inserts and collars. Basically asking out loud if I should go to a more solid head as well.

 

[TxxAgg]

Less is more. Those are great heads.

 

[rds1865]

Magnus Stingers are great heads. Have used the Stinger on elk successfully myself. They have countless elk to their credit. It’s a popular elk blade for trad archers. Put one where it matters on your elk and you’ll be pleased. If you want to look at other quality & price favorable fixed blades for curiosity or fun, you can add Grim Reaper Micro Hades and QAD Exodus (I prefer swept, full works well also).

Good luck on your hunt.

 

[blackveltbowhunter]

Sounds like the right track IMO. Solid heads, flying good, and you have them sharp. Can't ask for much more.

For what its worth, ( this is not meant to disparage any specific products and is more of a general observation on the archery scene as a whole ). I actually think many of these super high quality heads do more harm than good from an individual users standpoint.

The industry needs super high end products to push the envelope and stimulate innovation elevating the entire field along the way. With some individuals who have knowledge, resources, and specific needs utilizing these prodcts to their full potential.

the downside to all this innovation is that some guys and especially newer, inexperienced, and often gullible archers start to think that they need tool steel and single bevels to pierce vitals or they are somehow being less humane and sacrificing lethality by not shooting broadheads that cost 30 to 50 bucks a pop. Nothing is farther from the truth. Perhaps even worse are the ones who have killed and are over confident in the head, but the rest of the system is destined to fail when tested.

Have confidence in your chosen equipment, not because its " the best", but because you understand the fundamental truth of archery and that EVERYTHING has tradeoffs, and nothing is perfect. All equipment has limitations. You know what yours are and operate within them. That builds confidence.

 

[ZAK13]

No need to overthink this. They will do fine as long as you do your part.