Broad Head for Moose

[huntoct1]

I'm going on a moose hunt next Fall . I shoot 100 grain Thunderheads now
but I'm Thinking That is not enough . My bow is set at 70lbs and shoot carbon arrows. any input would be appreciated
Thanks

[Jumpshootin']

I think I would look at an aluminum shaft with a Bear SuperRazor broadhead. A tough, heavy broadhead & a heavy shaft.

[Swamp Monster]

What is important to know is:
How much do your finished arrows weigh?
How fast are they?
You'll want as much KE as your set up will produce so a nice heavy arrow at moderate velocity say 250+ fps will be more than enough. I would try to get 65 ft lbs of KE...enough to take anything you may encounter.

Personaly, I would stick with the heavy carbons...10-12 grains per inch, (like Carbon Express Camo Hunters with the BuffTuff finish etc) just as heavy as many correctly spined aluminums, but far more durable. Once you pick out a heavy shaft, then I would look at broadhead choices. But your Thunderheads should work just fine I would think, if they fly well in the set up you end up with. I would work to get a 500 gain arrow to about 240-260 fps and all will be good.

I haven't shot Moose though so.....

[TnRidge]

Your current setup is plenty sufficient for killing a Moose . Shot placement is what counts . Just practice at judging distances on Moose size targets .Due to their size , they look much closer than the actual distance .

[fulldraw]

Ya, like TnRidge said your set up sounds good for moose hunting. My buddy just got back from an Africa and he shot carbons with a 100grn head and lets just say he had the pictures to prove it. So just concentrate on shot placement and yardage.

Good Luck and Good Shootin,

Fulldraw

[rodboy]

Go with what you have, it's plenty. A moose is big and tall but not much wider than a full grown 10 pt buck. ( like a sun fish I guess) :lol:

[huntoct1]

Thanks for the repy's. I have always liked the way the thunderheads have preformed but was unsure if 100 grn would be big enough.
I have always been a believer that good shot placement is best tool in the box.

[TnRidge]

Good luck when you go on the hunt ! I think a Moose hunt would be a blast as long as I didn't have to pack one out .:)

[dtg]

Where's this Moose hunt taking place? I would love to do a Moose hunt, especially since I tasted it a couple of years ago at the fishing lodge I fish up in Ontario. But since then I ended up getting a daughter instead, the hunt will have to wait and that's ok, I have a lot of patience, learned through hunting. :D

[deerslayer#1]

Shoot what you have. Shot placement is key. A lot of people talk Kenetic energy when it comes to archery, but 60 or 70 lbs ke is less than a 22 mag. Any 70 lb bow produces enough momentem with a sharp broadhead, to hunt big game. Shot placement is key!! Good luck!! (I'd like to see those 10 point bucks that are as wide as a moose??)

[rodboy]

Here in canada they get in the 250 lb field dressed, pritty big if I don't mind saying so.

I have shot 3 moose in the past 4 years and the arrows go right through like butter. They are big animals but have a very narrow chest, the only thng you have to check for is the ribs. try not to get it in the shoulder blades and you will have some moose steak.... :grouphug: :dizzy:

[rodboy]

p.s always wait for a side shoot, never ever shoot when the bull is facing you, a big no no..

lots of buddies lose big bucks like that..

[Pigpen69]

i agree with most everyone else, shot placement is the key. My opinion can be summed up in 5 words though. " Muzzy Bad to the Bone." I shoot 100 grain muzzys and they work just fine, and I d love to try em on a moose. How big is your suitcase? ;)

[huntoct1]

Thanks again for the great info and input.
The hunt is this Sept. north of Nakina Ontario. We went bear hunting up there a few years ago. So I have at least an idea of what the area is like Ive never been Moose hunting so this will be a big adventure.
As far as shot placement is concerned sombody told me the best place to shoot a moose is right next to the truck :help:

[dtg]

As far as shot placement is concerned sombody told me the best place to shoot a moose is right next to the truck :help:

YOU GOT THAT RIGHT!!!!! :lol: :lol:

[ArrowFlinger]

Are you going with a guide or an outfitter, or just doing it on your own. One day I will do a moose hunt. What kind kind of paper work do you have to do. Are there any restriction on importing the meat back into the States?

[huntoct1]

The hunt is thru a guide how ever it is a self guided hunt.
they will provide a place to stay and some direction as to where to hunt. They mainly run a fishing camp but take a limited # of bear hunters and even fewer moose hunters.
I had stayed with them in the past on a bear hunt and felt comf. with the set up. How ever since we booked the hunt the camp has been sold . The original people son is staying on and would trust him to give me good advise as where to look. This is a relitivly cheep way to go if you dont mind doing the work.
since we are only taking bow's they is no paper work other than export tags if
you are lucky enough to get one. I had to do that with the bear I shot . iT was not any big deal.

[FishFooler]

Ok I will chime in. I want to start by saying I have done alot of broadhead testing. Penetration tests as well as destructive tests. I am no expert. However I have found that KE is not all its cracked up to be. Mass is the key to penetration . Two blades penetrate better than three. Aluminums are week at the end unless swedged. Muzzy blades snap off when you shoot thru a heavy shoulder blade, and bad shots happen. Take a couple of old arrows/heads and shoot some plate aluminum or mild steel an old street sign works well. I know its not apples to apples but you will see what penetrates and what blows apart. Shot placement is crucial no doubt.But have you ever felt like the shot placement on an animal you recovered was not what you thought it was when you shot ? Take a look at www.abowyer.com (http://www.abowyer.com) I have not found a head that was as tough or penetrated as well as these. There will be a few additions to the line this year as well as custom setups. There is a guy in Australia (Dr. Ed Ashby)who does penetration testing on asain water buffalo. He says grizzlies are the best. He bought some Abowyers and liked what he saw. He will be testing them this year.Check out this read. www.*************/ashby/ or http://*************//noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=10;t=000064 So my opinion is get a big carbon match it with a big fixed two blade head that will put the weight forward at 12 % or more and you will have a setup that will perform when you need it to.