Broadhead for elk

I usually shoot the rage two blade for whitetail deer. I was think about trying the G5 tekan for elk due to the smaller cutting area and greater penatration. Would this work well or do I need to go in a different direction?

 

How much KE are you getting out of your set-up? If it were me I'd use a quality cut on contact broadhead. I wouldn't use an expandable on an elk, but that's just my opinion.

 

I have heard many many people advise a fixed blade for elk, and I agree. I use Muzzy MX-3's.

Can you take an elk with an expandable... of course, but for me it's just not worth the additional risk of wounding an animal.

 

I would absolutely %100 percent steer away from expandables. Personal opinion, though. Elk are tough animals so I like tough heads. Most fixed blade broadheads would be fine. Some I would suggest;

COC:
Magnus Stinger
Magnus Snuffer SS
Muzzy Phantom
G5 Montec
G5 Striker
NAP Hellrazor
Wac 'em
VPA Terminator

Trocar Style Tip:
Muzzy
Slick trick
Shuttle T loc
Terminal T loc

I deal with broadheads everyday, feel free to PM me if you have any questions on anything in particular

 

Troll post.... ????

 

I shoot a 311 grain arrow at 295 fps. I don't know the math for KE.

 

Thanks guys for your advice. I just ordered a pack of 100gr. stinger buzzcutts. I have heard alot of good things about them. Good luck and happy hunting.

 

60.1 lbs/KE. I would seriously consider upping arrow weight, however. General rule of thumb is 400grn+ for elk. You could add 100gr. to your arrow and still shoot around 270fps, your KE will jump to 66.6 ft/lbs. Your bow will get quieter, broadheads will be easier to tune, and it will be less havoc on your bow.

 

What is the math for computing KE?

 

speed x speed x weight / 450240

 

Thanks

 

I'd look at shooting something maybe in the 425gr. may drop you down to 265fps, BUT, it's going to bump your momentum up to.... .50 Slug/ft from the riser and .46 slug/ft at 40yds.... Staying at 311gr and shooting that arrow 295fps, you only have .407slug/ft at the riser, and .379 at 40yds!!! That's a BIG difference in penetration capabilities!!!

Sure, it slows you down, but it actually will quiet your bow as well, and you're gonna gain so much more in penetration ability that the slow down is WELL worth it.

 

I suggest any quality cut on contact fixt blade with no lighter than a 380 grain total weight arrow .

sure like mentioned your going to loose alittle speed and gain only alittle KE by going heavier , but its the momentum your needing to achieve to punch into the deeper set vitals than on a whitetail , you dont need to go crazzy with the weight either anything in the 380 to 450 total arrow weight will do the job , for example my set up for Elk , 58 lbs 29'' draw , 390 grain arrow with a Slick Trick Razor Trick

 

I would definitely agree with what was said above. I would not want you to be in elk camp with me with an arrow that light. 400 grain minimum with a good COC head on it.