Trying to decide on what broadheads to shoot this fall when elk hunting.
I currently shoot a 54lb bow at my 29.5" draw and a 575 gr. arrow. My arrows are currently tuned for 200 grain broadheads. Right now I have 3 blade VPA's, Centaur SB Big game heads that are 1.8" wide, and tons of zwickeys. I was also looking at standard cutthroats (1.25" wide), and the new cutthroat wides that are 1.5" wide. My dad's trying to convince me to shoot the 3 blade VPA's.
My only concern is with a 3 blade I know that I don't have any chance at getting through an elk scapula. But, I'm not sure I have a chance at getting through an elk scapula with a 2 blade SB? Part of me thinks I probably don't so I might as well shoot the 3 blade.
Any of you guys stuck an arrow through an elk with a trad bow? Should I shoot the 1.25" cutthroat for maximum penetration? The 1.5" wide cutthroat for slightly bigger hole? Go with the BIG 1.8" wide SB 2 blade or the 1.25" wide 3 blade?
I currently shoot a 54lb bow at my 29.5" draw and a 575 gr. arrow. My arrows are currently tuned for 200 grain broadheads. Right now I have 3 blade VPA's, Centaur SB Big game heads that are 1.8" wide, and tons of zwickeys. I was also looking at standard cutthroats (1.25" wide), and the new cutthroat wides that are 1.5" wide. My dad's trying to convince me to shoot the 3 blade VPA's.
My only concern is with a 3 blade I know that I don't have any chance at getting through an elk scapula. But, I'm not sure I have a chance at getting through an elk scapula with a 2 blade SB? Part of me thinks I probably don't so I might as well shoot the 3 blade.
Any of you guys stuck an arrow through an elk with a trad bow? Should I shoot the 1.25" cutthroat for maximum penetration? The 1.5" wide cutthroat for slightly bigger hole? Go with the BIG 1.8" wide SB 2 blade or the 1.25" wide 3 blade?