Jerry at SSA made me a half dozen spynal tapp arrows for my crossbow. He asked what bow exactly that I’m shooting. He has the specs in his head for every darn bow out there and will rattle off exactly what will shoot best out of your crossbow. I let him build me 6 for my WickedRidge400. His arrows fly so well and shoot such tight groups it scary! You must shoot at different bullseyes because they group so tightly...if not, you’ll ruin expensive arrows for no reason!Wicked Ridge 400 Thanks for your feedback. What I appreciate the most is finding out that I’m not totally crazy as I too have (and still am) searched the internet for all I can find. And, I too find that fixed blade wins the “most used” category. I wrestled with this thinking it may be folks not willing to change, to accept new technology but as you say, the videos and pics are of “taken animals.”So, I’m to the point that regardless of a persons motivation, most successful hunters are using fixed bh’s. I was encouraged to read that you had gotten to the same point.
Now the fun really begins with which one to choose? Again, you list a great selection and there are more. At the moment, I’m leaning towards G5 Striker V2's 125 gr or Excalibur’s 150 gr bolt cutters(maybe the replaceable blade model?).
I was also heavily into what arrow to shoot but based on others CBN feedback, am going to call Jerry at SAA and go with his advice.
As a new member of CBN I can attest to how valuable this resource is!
I’m a slick trick guy for years. I did look at the striker...well made and reminds me of the ST’s. I imagine those strikers do a wicked job...I know my slick tricks do!If I ever get the opportunity to go elk hunting I will use a G5 Striker! Never let me down yet and there very accurate. I use a 125 grain head, my total arrow weight is 465 grains.
I'm old school when it comes to broadheads and bigger animals. Me personally; I would NOT shoot a mechanical for elk with a compound bow...only fixed blade heads. If your state or region allows crossbow hunting for elk, then I'd strongly consider the TruGlo Titanium 4 blade mechanical for elk and here's my opinion why:
Muzzy makes a great BH for sure! That head is an excellent choice IMHO!Muzzy Trocar (used to be Rocky mountain Blitz) would be my go to for a replacement blade fixed head.
Well said Sir!I would NOT shoot at an elk with a mechanical BH. I’ve heard too many horror stories about mechanicals not doing well with penetration on elk. You might get lucky and shoot between ribs but why take a chance? I have taken 6 elk with a traditional bow and 3 with a crossbow. One was a 320” bull with full penetration. My favorite broad head is the Zwicky Eskimo. If you can get good arrow flight with a fixed head, there’s no reason to shoot mechanical., IMPO
I was looking at bone broadheads too.Iron will broad heads.
IF that is BH choice I'd be installing some heavy arse inserts in my arrows.
IF that is BH choice I'd be installing some heavy arse inserts in my arrows.
Elk hunt on my bucket list in the next three years. Hopefully, sooner!