Best broadhead for elk?

[Big Fin]

@Big Fin , you still using Bone broadheads with your elk setup?

Yup. 125 grain.

 

[accountantsanonymous]

Maybe I overlooked it but no one mentioned Iron Will? Probably the toughest broadhead on the market.

 

[wyoelkfan15]

Meateater podcast just did a great interview with Dr. Ashby on his broadhead research. Definitely would recommend a listen.

 

[bmt99]

Have you tried the No Collars yet? I’ve never shot big game with mechanical, but I’d like to hear firsthand exp on shooting with a collar for however long, how many discrepancies you may have encountered, and the switch to NC and any differences you may have encountered between the two…

I used the NC hypodermic +P last year on a whitetail buck and it went clean through quartering to but in this case had almost no blood trail. My brother in law had a big blood trail on his so hard to say why. I have not noticed any difference switching to them other then it is nice to not have to worry about a collar.

 

[blueridge]

Maybe I overlooked it but no one mentioned Iron Will? Probably the toughest broadhead on the market.

$240 for 6. But I guess with lifetime warranty they may pay for themselves.

 

[blueridge]

Yup. 125 grain.

Looks like they’ve been out if production for a while and for a while yet still to come.

If you bought a case and have an extra pack let me know. I am interested in trying them.

 

[accountantsanonymous]

$240 for 6. But I guess with lifetime warranty they may pay for themselves.

Oh, they definitely aren't cheap. I'm a little bias because this is the first broadhead I picked up when I had a failure from a lesser known brand at < 20 yards. Haven't turned back.

 

[MTLabrador]

I think the Iron Wills look pretty great, but the price is just insane. Maybe the warranty does pay for itself eventually.

I’m hopefully going to kill an elk with viper tricks in about 6 weeks, and I think they will work nicely.

 

[golfer]

I don't think Iron will warranty covers knicked blades. Only bent furrels or bh shank/body.

 

[Schwanzman89]

Get yourself a heavy broadhead and insert combo. I'll be using 200 grains up front alone. You want penetration on large animals. Mechanicals will not give you penetration, nor will serrated heads. The industry wants to sell you on speed, that's why a lot of archers try to use the lightest set up they can. Don't be afraid to explore heavy arrows and heavy BH's!

Have a read on Dr. Ed Ashby's website.

 

[blueridge]

Get yourself a heavy broadhead and insert combo. I'll be using 200 grains up front alone. You want penetration on large animals. Mechanicals will not give you penetration, nor will serrated heads. The industry wants to sell you on speed, that's why a lot of archers try to use the lightest set up they can. Don't be afraid to explore heavy arrows and heavy BH's!

Have a read on Dr. Ed Ashby's website.

The real question is where is the sweet spot with regards to the intersection of weight and speed. The vectors are mutually dependent so there's an unescapable inherent trade-off.
Just like in rifles where you choose your minimal desired terminal energy and velocity at specific distance, here you have to choose your minimum acceptable speed (and acceptable pin gaps) as your weight goes up.

Where is everyone's sweet spot?

 

[ZBulls93]

Partially depends on where you’re hunting. Some states, like Idaho, don’t allow mechanical broad heads. Make sure you do the research first!

 

[Pitterpatter]

Just got some iron will v100s. Haven't tried them yet but reviews are great from others. Kinda pricey though

 

[pilsner]

Razor sharp and thru the boiler room.

You got it!
And if you think your broadheads are sharp enough out of the box you better think again! Regardless of brand.

 

[EYJONAS!]

Kudu Points......

 

[Iceman2010]

Anyone using QAD exodus?

 

[Shortbowshot]

Anyone using QAD exodus?



Me, No complaints. Elk don't like em much.

 

[Flatbrimmer]

Anyone using QAD exodus?

My brother in law used them both seasons we’ve bowhunted together and I was thoroughly surprised at how sharp they stay, and the blood trail they leave. He’s got full passes on everything he’s shot and I’m making the switch from G5 to QAD this year. Here’s some pics of a double lung elk blood trail last year from about 50 yards.

 

[Iceman2010]

My brother in law used them both seasons we’ve bowhunted together and I was thoroughly surprised at how sharp they stay, and the blood trail they leave. He’s got full passes on everything he’s shot and I’m making the switch from G5 to QAD this year. Here’s some pics of a double lung elk blood trail last year from about 50 yards.

Love the review, was he using 100 or 125grains? Do you know total arrow weight?

 

[Flatbrimmer]

Love the review, was he using 100 or 125grains? Do you know total arrow weight?

100s gn. Idk total weight, but i could get it this evening probably. Easton axis 5mm at about 27 1/2” nothing extra, basic blazer veins IIRC.. I can find out!