I have a Elk hunting trip planned and was wondering about the Satellite Titan for a possible broad-head. Will they hold together and if any one has used them for elk and what kind of trail was left to help with recovery of the animal?
Thanks,
farmboy9

A very similiar head that I`ve heard great things about is the Magnus Stinger. It is worth a look.

I have been using the Titan for several years and have taken white tail, bear, and a few exotics with great results. I have shot them with a finger bow at 52 pounds with 2117 shafts and a release bow at 65 pounds on ACC's. Most, if not every shot past thru the animal and made for a short recovery trail. I never had a problem with the flight of the arrow once the tune was on.
I went to Africa last year with the same two bows and took kudu, wildebeest, wart hog, impala, blesbock and a bushbuck. I was disappointed with the performance of the Titan. With every shot, except the impala, the head broke. Some the small blade some the large and the wildebeest destroyed it! I recovered all the animals but did not like the results of the head.
I will be using the Steel Force without the extra two blades this year. I will be hunting Mule deer and white tail and probably a hog or two.
I usually stick with a product when it performs and not one that "buys and trys" things, but I will be switching broad heads this year.
Time will tell.
I am also a firm believer that the shot placement is the most important think that the Titan would most likely give you good results with the elk if you place it in the right place.
Good luck, hunt hard and be safe!

bo-n-aro,
Thanks for the response. I wasn't sure about the Titan heads, but with your response I am in doubt that I will use the head. I was thinking of the width of the head, but if it comes apart, I am not sure I want to take the chance on poor performance on as large of a animal as the elk. I am also a firm in the idea of good shot placement and using equipment that perform well. I have heard of great results with the steel-force. Thanks so much for your info.
be safe
farmboy9

Turman,
Thanks for the info. I am unfamiliar with the magnus stinger. Will have to check them out. Thanks again,
farmboy9

Farmboy, I tried them also and after shooting through a deer and sticking it in the ground, the tip curled up. Rolled real tight. I took a pair of needlenose pliers and simply unrolled it. I saved them for shoot-aways on woodchucks. I could only imagine what a big bone would do to them.

Farmboy9 why not get the best??? Try some Simmons Sharks. I clip the point just a little then resharpen the point to make it a slightly rounded, sharp edge point. This way if it hits a bone square the point will not roll but punch right through. Also if it hits a bone at a glance the point want stick and will push around the bone and continue on through. Here is his web site so you can take a look at what Jerry Simmons has to offer.
http://www.simmonssharks.com/



[ 09-07-2003, 20:40: Message edited by: ChoPPeR ]

I use Muzzy and only them . I have used others but I see no need to switch . I have now converted all the regulars I shoot with and they have not switched back .

Back To The Stove
Turtle

I just posted about the Titan and will repeat it here. They are junk, made from soft steel that will break or roll up the point like the top of a sardine can. Believe it or not you can unroll the point with needle nose pliers without breaking it. I complained to the company and got no response. It's a shame because it is a good design.

I have shot deer and bear with the Titan 145gr. In every case the arrow blasted right through and was found stuck in the ground. Never had a problem. The 145's are no longer made but did not display the soft steel problem that you guys have apparently had with the newer/lighter models.?????????????
VH