For Elk , which head is Best for flight , penetration and cut . I like the Slick Trick , but what else is there ??
Which head? That's easy, the one on your shoulders! Get close enough and they all work for flight, penetration, and cut. Remember laddie, they must have a 7/8" cut diameter with at least two blades, and the cutting edge must be in the same plane...Crimson Talons will not work.
X2. What determines an accurate broadhead is your tuning job.... just about any broadhead is as accurate as the next out of a properly tuned rig.
Slick Tricks are a great head, as are Magnus, and many others. I personally like the Slick Trick as the ferule is virtually indestructable, and the blades aren't far behind. Add the fact that they fly as good as about anything I've shot, and they were an easy choice for me. Unfortunately, I'll be having to wait until NEXT YEAR( ), to punch one through an elk...... But I don't think you could go wrong with any good solid FIXED Broadhead, as long as you do YOUR job tuning that bow.
A perfectly tuned bow any head will fly great. I prefer fixed blades when hunting elk and wouldn't mess with an expandable head.
I am an veteran elk bow hunting western ranch owner. Hunting elk with a poorly chosen broadhead is like a green beret on patrol wearing flipflops. First you need to know the kinetic energy of your rig- go to a good bow shop if you dont know it. The formula can be found on the web using google search. Second, know that most broadheads are made for deer hunting and are not optimal heads for elk. Nevertheless, if your rig's power (your arrow's kinetic energy) is above 63-4 ft.lbs. you can probably shoot any of the fixed or mechanical blades of 100+ grainsoffered in a Cabela's catalogue with success. Otherwise, you best stick to a fixed cut-on contact head where the sharp blade goes to the point, with a one-piece machined head like a Montec or other similar head, The broadhead needs to hit the quarter inch elk hide nearly broadside and start cutting right away thru muscle into vitals like the lungs-heart-spine for a neat kill. Successful elk hunters know you need 1-a good location and know daily moves of elk feeding and bedding 2- hunt on red alert 3- know about wind in western hills 4- be in climbing shape 5- limit shots tobroadside 40 yds.
