Checking in from the Great Land -

Alaskan Assassin · 03-15-2010, 10:45 PM

Greetings all,

Chris Morton from Anchorage AK, here, aka Alaskan Assassin. Evident from the handle I'm an Athens Archery field staff member. Bought my first Athens used from ArcheryTalk, fell in love, and then applied for the field staff. A big thanks to Broadhead Shed for partnering with Athens, and a ton of thanks to Athens and the staff there (especially Rodney482).

My bows include two Athens Accomplice 32s, one 70#, one 60#. I'm also still digging my Switchback and my Diamond Black Ice. The Athens are sans blood. The Switchback has accounted for an Alaska black bear (Slick Trick Mag 100) and the Diamond has lots of ptarmigan blood, and a fox (Razor Trick) from the north slope of AK.

I'm ever more committed to another black bear this year, a MT speedgoat hunt in the fall, and some Kodiak deer (and hopefully brown bear) with the Athens in November.

I love hearing all the comments on various broadhead performance, problematic issues, solutions, pros/cons. I'm primarily a fixed head guy, but will likely try some Rage this year. I'm interested in the Muzzy Phantom MX-4, but would sure like replaceable blades on such a critter.

Enough! On with the broadhead talk!

yoda4x4 · 03-16-2010, 06:40 AM

Welcome Chris. I'm sure being from Alaska that you've got some awesome hunting stories. I have to ask... you've shot ptarmigan with your bow??? Isnt' that a bird if I'm correct? If so... that's sweet.

David

chuck7413 · 03-16-2010, 06:45 AM

Welcome aboard, Chris.
If you need any help with those Alaska black bears, give me a call!

Alaskan Assassin · 03-16-2010, 09:33 AM

Ptarmigan with a bow. They are about the size of a grouse, maybe a bit smaller. When we go caribou hunting on the Haul Road on the north slope, we carry a couple arrows with some kind of small game head. I like the G5 SGH - deadly, and they don't bury in the tundra. You can generally walk to 20-30 yards before they walk off or fly. We shoot them on the ground, of course. When they are feeding, they will just walk off and put their heads down. I killed 10 out of one group last year, there were so many and they were gorging themselves on berries. Tons of fun, good for the confidence, and yummy eating!

BuckFeverLodge · 03-16-2010, 05:36 PM

Chris, a huge welcome to you way up there in God's country. My brother is stationed in Tok at the Coast Guard station. He shot a black bear, caribou, and moose last year.

Thanks for joining the site, and can't wait to hear some of your stories from Alaska.

03-15-2010, 10:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alaskan Assassin 85gr Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Anchorage AK Posts: 45	Checking in from the Great Land Greetings all, Chris Morton from Anchorage AK, here, aka Alaskan Assassin. Evident from the handle I'm an Athens Archery field staff member. Bought my first Athens used from ArcheryTalk, fell in love, and then applied for the field staff. A big thanks to Broadhead Shed for partnering with Athens, and a ton of thanks to Athens and the staff there (especially Rodney482). My bows include two Athens Accomplice 32s, one 70#, one 60#. I'm also still digging my Switchback and my Diamond Black Ice. The Athens are sans blood. The Switchback has accounted for an Alaska black bear (Slick Trick Mag 100) and the Diamond has lots of ptarmigan blood, and a fox (Razor Trick) from the north slope of AK. I'm ever more committed to another black bear this year, a MT speedgoat hunt in the fall, and some Kodiak deer (and hopefully brown bear) with the Athens in November. I love hearing all the comments on various broadhead performance, problematic issues, solutions, pros/cons. I'm primarily a fixed head guy, but will likely try some Rage this year. I'm interested in the Muzzy Phantom MX-4, but would sure like replaceable blades on such a critter. Enough! On with the broadhead talk!

03-16-2010, 06:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
yoda4x4 130gr Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Edison, NJ Posts: 598	Welcome Chris. I'm sure being from Alaska that you've got some awesome hunting stories. I have to ask... you've shot ptarmigan with your bow??? Isnt' that a bird if I'm correct? If so... that's sweet. David __________________ Trophy Blend Scents Pro Staff

03-16-2010, 06:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
chuck7413 125gr Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Milltown, NJ Posts: 293	Welcome aboard, Chris. If you need any help with those Alaska black bears, give me a call! __________________ Athens Accomplice 34 Athens Factory Staff Shooter

03-16-2010, 05:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
BuckFeverLodge Broadhead Admin Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 1,402	Chris, a huge welcome to you way up there in God's country. My brother is stationed in Tok at the Coast Guard station. He shot a black bear, caribou, and moose last year. Thanks for joining the site, and can't wait to hear some of your stories from Alaska. __________________ ATHENS FACTORY STAFF SHOOTER, Red Feather Archery Field Staff, Eco3 Outdoors Pro Staff, U-slide Bow Holder Pro Staff, LTL Acorn Outdoors Pro Staff "Anybody can kill one with a gun" Steve Casselman "It's going to be a very bad year for a lot of unsuspecting critters!" Matt Futtere - Arrowdynamic Solutions

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03-16-2010, 09:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
Alaskan Assassin 85gr Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Anchorage AK Posts: 45	Ptarmigan with a bow. They are about the size of a grouse, maybe a bit smaller. When we go caribou hunting on the Haul Road on the north slope, we carry a couple arrows with some kind of small game head. I like the G5 SGH - deadly, and they don't bury in the tundra. You can generally walk to 20-30 yards before they walk off or fly. We shoot them on the ground, of course. When they are feeding, they will just walk off and put their heads down. I killed 10 out of one group last year, there were so many and they were gorging themselves on berries. Tons of fun, good for the confidence, and yummy eating!