Anyone using mechanicals for Elk or moose?
Looking to buy some new Broadhead. I've been using g5 montec but have not been overly impressed with blood tattoos. I am considering going to a mechanical, like the wax em 3 blade mechanical... I keep reading that fixed is the way to go with Elk but wanted to see if anyone is using mechanicals and what ones?
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Grim Reaper 100gr Razor Tip, killed 4 elk 4 years in a row now and a couple of mule deer too. 40 yard pass through on an elk works for me.
Between myself and two friends we are around 30+ animals with no failures, watch most of the animals drop. Deer, moose and elk. Results speak for themselves. LC |
Thank you.
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The key is to make sure you have 60-65KE MINIMUM as that's what is required to have these open reliably, if you are lower than that KE value you should stay with fixed blades.
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I shoot the GrimReapaers chisel tips and have seen the job they do. I have no problems recommending them to anyone.
This year I'm going to try out the GraveDigger hybrid mechanical/fixed blade in chisel tip. They have great reviews and I like the idea of the fixed in case of the unlikely event, given the mechanicals I have now, fail to open. |
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I think I will order the Grim Reaper Razor tip as you recommended. My dad is coming with me and requires some broad heads for his crossbow. I noticed that grim reaper has a broad head specifically for the crossbows but I have read that crossbows can use broad heads for compound bows as well.. rather than ordering the crossbow version of the razor tip do you think I should just order more of the Grim Reaper Razor tips so we are all using the same broad heads? That's what I am thinking but don't want to make a mistake there as we are unfamiliar with what would be a good broad head for the crossbows.
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The x-bow specific heads have a stiffer spring that resist opening prior to impact.
Best to use x-bow heads with x-bows and regular heads with regular bows. LC |
Use 2 brands of mechanicals. Both work exceptionally well, hitting right along side my field points - however, I'm pulling 72# @ 30", with a finished arrow weight of 525-550 grains.
Been shooting Rocket Steelheads for almost 20 years now (they are getting hard to find) and recently (10 years ago) also started carrying Grim Reaper Whitetail specials. The Whitetail specials aren't bias though.... They fly through Elk and Mule Deer too ha ha ha... Both GR and Steelheads have pass through or gone to the other side in all cases. Worst I've had was through an Elk, Steelhead BH punched through offside shoulder blade and protruded through the hide (still brought down the Elk) - had to replace 1 blade and sharpen another. GR went through a Mule buck and smashed the offside front shoulder socket - only had to replace one blade. In both cases though, those BH's mentioned above turned into small game heads (too much respect for game animals to risk a ferrule breaking) Like all archery equipment, most of the luck deals with the shooter placing the arrow in the correct spot. But with my setup, Murphy and his law are somewhat reduced (but not gone altogether). Granted, there are some others I would have liked to try, but when these work so well for me, why change? The only reason I'm going to change is because I can't find them anymore. J. |
We use Wasp Jak Hammers 1 3/4" cut, they are one of the early mechanicals made. Their blades are one of the thicker ones for mechanicals. Jaks are of a very similar design to the GR but use a stout elastic O ring for blade retention. Our hunting group has shot everything from bears to hogs, to antelope to elk, always with similar results...big holes, prolific and short blood trails.
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X2 on jackhammers. Great broadhead
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I'll be using grim reapers on moose and whitetail this year. I'll let you know how they work.:)
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A good Buddy of mine is a PH in South Africa, Nambia and Zimbabwe. He often caters to bow hunters. It was on his advice that I originally went to 125 grain NAP Spitfire broadheads for use on big game here. They have been completely effective, quickly taking down every critter they have been sent through.
Although I have tried others (at the range) since, I find I am always going back to the tried, tested and true (for me) Spitfires. Cheers, Nog |
Grim Reapers for me as well... Although all I have done with them so far is take them for what essentially ends up being long walks in the woods...
Had an issue with the first batch I bought (missing pieces, IIRC) - I received superb support from the manufacturer in resolving the issue. |
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Me and my dad used to use grim reapers, killed 1 moose, 2 elk, and 6 or so deer with them and I had 1 fail on me even though it was all set up properly so we have both switched now to rage.
I use the rage hypodermics now and have shot 1 moose, 1 elk, and 2 whitetails with them and I love the hypodermics and won't switch. The hole they make and the blood trail is unreal, all 4 animals have had a 4" or bigger hole in them with the hypodermics. |
Do grim Reaper razor tip come with a practice head? A guy at work said that they do but I don't see it advertised anywhere
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What's the best way to figure out the KE? It's a 70# bow set at about 65#, unsure of arrow weight (gold tip Hunter) 29 + inches draw length.
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I have used rage for 10 years and have had no problem. shot elk moose bear antelope deer u name it I have shot it.
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Hey lefty,
Have you used the fatal steel heads from grim reaper? I also shoot grims (love them) and am going to need some new ones this year. Considering trying them out. |
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http://archerycalculator.com/archery...um-calculator/ For instance, I run a 385 gr arrow at 300 fps....gives me just shy of 77 KE. Bu I still like my G5 Montecs. :) |
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My choice has and will be fixed not that I go out past 30 yards. I watched a show the other day where a mechanical opened during flight and it change the arrows trajectory...that really sucked too:rolleye2: If you add more variables to possibly fail...it may catch up sooner than later...180" gagger...gone :scared0018: |
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See my opinions below
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Again, those highlighted in red are my OPINIONS and may not reflect everyone else's thoughts..... read my signature. J. |
Mechanicals and fixed blade broadheads....kind of like The Troubles in Ulster. 'Are ye Catholic er Protestant?'......:)
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