Finally after a 16 year wait!!

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  1. HuntMaine

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    I drew a moose tag for here in Maine!
    I've been putting in for 16 years now and finally drew a tag. I got a decent zone, but am swapping with another permit holder for a different zone.

    Time to get shooting, going to shoot a heavier arrow and a good cut on contact broadhead. Not sure what I'll go with, anyone have any recommendations? I've had good luck in the past with the G5 Montec on deer and bear..
     
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    That's awesome! Congrats. One day I want to be able to go on a moose hunt.

    What is your bow setup right now? I am looking at solid broad heads this year. They are a little pricey but I've heard good things about them.


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  3. HuntMaine

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    Right now I'm shooting my HTR maxed out at 72lbs with a 29.5" draw.. Arrow weight is around 418gr. finished weight, with a Killzone Maxx..

    Looking to switch to a fixed blade for moose, will keep shooting the Killzone for deer and bear though..
     
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    Congrats on being drawn and good luck. I shot Montec for a few years and had good luck with them.. It flew well and seemed to be a solid head. My only complaint was That I couldn't seem to get them as sharp as I liked. Others have told me that the carbon steel version are easier to sharpen.

    Blessings.........Pastorjim
     
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    Moose hunt sounds like a real fun time. Congratulations. I have been using the German Kinetics, Solids as well as Slick Tricks. Had a lot of animals fall over with each of them. All fly very well and do lots of damage.
     
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    Congrats!
     
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    Western MA Hunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    awesome!!!! Congrats... good luck!
     
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    I watch North Woods Law. Is the moose permit draw like they show it on the show. Or is that show set up like all shows on tv? haha just curious.
     
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    Scout till you find a wallow then hunt it. Good luck and congrats.
     
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    Congrats on the tag and best of luck to you. I second the Slick Tricks for a cut on contact. I would also suggest increasing your arrow weight for better penetration on a larger animal. I had mine at 450 for elk last year and would go heavier if chasing a moose.


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    Congrats!
     
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    TheHardWoods913 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Congrats and good luck! As for a bh....Solid Broadheads on the business end of a 500gr arrow will be a killer combo!
     
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    400 seems kinda light to me for a moose. But I guess it all comes down to shot distance and placement.
     
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    For the money the Carbon Express XT 4 Blade is a decent head. It is a two blade with a bleeder. The Magnus Stinger is also a favorite of many. I like your idea to go with a heavy arrow. Good luck and have fun.
     
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    Congrats on the tag draw! I've used the Montec and Montec CS and they've been great. The CS (carbon steel) are supposed to be a little more durable and hold a better edge according to G5. Easy to resharpen is what I like best about them. Good luck on the hunt!
     
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    congrats on the tag. all the best on the hunt.
     
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    That's awesome, congrats on the draw!

    I've had good luck with my setup of Piledrivers and 125gr Hellrazors. I'm in the 525gr ballpark.
     
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    Awesome! Congrats!!
     
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    Congrat!!! I am still waiting on my first elk tag draw i put in for the third time this year but no luck!
     
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    What do you mean, not sure how its showed on the show as I don't watch it..


    Thanks guys! I've got a good area, should be able to kill a good bull, fingers are crossed!!
     

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