chico Report post Posted April 25, 2015 Try different broad heads and whichever gives the best flight out of the rest and is accurate use it. Muzzy 4 blades in 100 grain have worked for me. Went thru a few different types before I found what shot well. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Presmyk Report post Posted April 25, 2015 Stories about fixed heads failing? How can they fail unless they are dull or poor shot? I shoot mechanicals have killed bulls with nap shock wave, 3 blade meat seeker, and tekan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Az_Hunter Report post Posted April 26, 2015 I like stinger broadhead by magnus. They are a fixed blade... Thats what brought down my bull last year in my pict. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntnchick Report post Posted April 26, 2015 Thanks everyone! I just got a brand new bow yesterday and I am so excited!!! Well it's on order since I needed a higher poundage bow. Turns out my bow was set at 61 lbs and I still have to get into shape for my hunt. I just want as high of poundage as possible so I have a better chance. My husband has been reading all of these and he just ordered some broadheads although I am unsure which ones. But thanks again everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkhunter1 Report post Posted April 26, 2015 Thanks everyone! I just got a brand new bow yesterday and I am so excited!!! Well it's on order since I needed a higher poundage bow. Turns out my bow was set at 61 lbs and I still have to get into shape for my hunt. I just want as high of poundage as possible so I have a better chance. My husband has been reading all of these and he just ordered some broadheads although I am unsure which ones. But thanks again everyone! I wouldn't put your poundage up to high as to NOT be able to hold it back very long, you might find yourself needing to hold longer than you think possible. I would practice holding for at least two minutes maybe more. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted April 26, 2015 Have you heard of Gravediggers? I personally have not gotten the chance to use them on elk, but have not heard one bad thing about them pertaining to the subject. Here is a review I did on them. They are fantastic broadheads. http://dialedinhunter.com/gravedigger-broadhead-review/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffhunter Report post Posted April 26, 2015 Steel force phat head S.O.B.!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Titanium700 Report post Posted April 26, 2015 Also drawing back a higher poundage bow might be easy on targets but when your adrenalin is flowing and a big bull is in front if you you might decide then and there you hate those higher poundage bows. I've seen people not able to draw their bow back when normally it's a piece of cake for them...even happened to me once on a large whitetail when I was younger....it weren't fun I tell you. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shanehamblin Report post Posted April 26, 2015 You need to be able to draw in all positions too. Standing sitting kneeing lunge position. An if at all possible be able to draw straight back slowly. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted April 26, 2015 You need to be able to draw in all positions too. Standing sitting kneeing lunge position. An if at all possible be able to draw straight back slowly. Yes! This is very important also! Here is another article I wrote on "perfect practice." Haha. Hope this helps. http://dialedinhunter.com/perfect-practice/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murfys69law Report post Posted April 26, 2015 There is one thing I totally agree with in your article. Clothes you wear. I missed a pig at 15yrds because my string hit my sleeve. Happens more that you probably hear about. I did get a second chance and dropped him in his tracks with a fixed 4 blade rocky mountain BH. This was years ago before the newer BH had come out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted April 26, 2015 There is one thing I totally agree with in your article. Clothes you wear. I missed a pig at 15yrds because my string hit my sleeve. Happens more that you probably hear about. I did get a second chance and dropped him in his tracks with a fixed 4 blade rocky mountain BH. This was years ago before the newer BH had come out. I hear ya! It's a bummer when something like that happens that could have easily been avoided. Not worth it to not try stuff like that out in my opinion. Could cost you your game. Thanks for checking it out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted April 26, 2015 Don't forget optics, packs, range finders etc and where you'll hang them off your body. I did three days of the sunrise shoot in full camo, pack on and shooting from my quiver.... after that, I put two lethal hits on my bull in less than 10 seconds from kneeling. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Presmyk Report post Posted April 27, 2015 Don't think the Camo is a necessity in practice unless a heavy coat or something different the pack , optics and quiver is a good idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElkDan Report post Posted April 28, 2015 I like to stick to a fixed blade. Been shooting the Muzzy 3 blades for years now and haven't ever seen a reason to switch to a more expensive one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
