Elk heads

[droemhildt]

Last season I chose rocket steel head for an Elk hunt in WY. Never pulled the trigger on an elk I wanted (saw many spikes close and didn't shoot-rookie mistake - tag soup). Anyway I took a lot of slack from my hunting buddies about shooting an expandable. ;D

This year I'm heading to Montana. I'm thinking of keeping my same set up but considering a fixed head.

1st question - Does Montana allow expandables? (haven't paged through the monster manual yet). If so what do you think of the Rocket steel head. I shoot a Bow tech Tribute set at 74 lbs. I see the new Rocket XP has a razor tip, is this better?

If I were to switch to a fixed head any suggestions? Rocky Titanium, Shuttle T, Bunker Buster or another option?

Thanks for the suggestions.

-D

[BT]

To my remembrance Montana does not allow the use of expandables.

For a fixed head I would want a larger cutting area with superior flight if I was shooting past 40 yards and the Rocky Mountain Blitz
would be my first choice there.


If you are limiting you shots to 40 yards and under and you are shooting a bow that is 290fps or lower then I would also consider the Simmons Razor Shark.


The Simmons tested good flight at these speeds and is an excellent penetrator with a sizable cutting area for those trash can sized lungs.

Hope this helps

[elk4me]

I am using the Blitz/06Turbos. I know ya can use mechanicials, but I dont trust them so . But I would still check the regs, I think there is a barbed head issiue with Expandables. I will consider using the 2 heads that Bt has mentioned!

Here is Monta Fish ,Wildlife and Parks Website: fwp.mt.gov/default.html

[rreda]

Here is the ruling from pages 17 & 18 of Guidelines, Rules and Laws for Hunting in Montana

Arrow: An arrow is a projectile at least 20 inches in
overall length. The length of the arrow is measured from
the rearward point of the nock to the tip of the broadhead.
• Fletching is attached to the nock end of the shaft.
• A broadhead is mounted on the fore end.
• The arrow shall weigh no less than 300 grains with the
broadhead attached.
• Arrows must have broadheads with at least two cutting
edges. Expandable broadheads are legal as long as
when expanded they are 7/8 inches at the widest point,
and weigh no less than 70 grains.


Good Luck Droemhilt!

[droemhildt]

Thanks guys

BT - with this info on allowing expandables would you still switch to the fixed or is my current set up adequate. I'm shooting about 300fps and my guess is average shot 40yrds. Thanks for input

[ccwilder3]

One thing I've noticed on the different hunting videos that show elk hunts is that you hardly ever see a passthrough with an expandable. I like 2 holes in a creature.

Whenever someone has some indecision about broadheads I suggest 100gr 4 blade StingerII. They shoot great at high speed and penetrate like nobody's business. And thats coming from a Thunderhead junkie.

[droemhildt]

4 blade? I've always less is better for penetration?

[BT]

droemhildt said:

4 blade? I've always less is better for penetration?

If you are looking for optimum penetration then there are few expandables out there which I would be able to suggest
300fps
Knowing this (and assuming that penetration is your number one concern) I would suggest The Bunker Buster.
The Bunker Buster has a 1 1/8" cutting diameter and has the best flight that I have seen to date.



With all of this being said.....the steel head is a small diameter expandable which will fly very well for you but I will always be Leary of the rocket blades
Especially on an animal as large as an Elk.
JMO