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Old 04-26-2004, 03:38 PM   #1
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Default Elk & Antelope archery

I am going elk and antelope arhcery this year. The min pounds here you can have your bow set at 35#. I'm shooting 35# right now. I'm not to worried about antelope right now. But for elk I'm worried. I hope to be pulling 40# by the elk season starts. What do you think will get an elk down. (My bow will max out at 40#.)
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Old 04-26-2004, 05:31 PM   #2
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A 40 pound bow will kill elk all day long.


The keys to effectively taking elk with low power set ups:

Make absolutely sure that your bow is perfectly tuned to maxamize the power your set up does have.

Use a very sharp two blade cut to tip broad head like a magnus stinger or steel force.

Limit your range to 20 yards or less. This in not as hard as you might think.

Do not take any shots that have the slightest possibility of missing the mark.

Limit yourself to broadside or slightly quartering away shots only. Never take a head on, quartering too, a shoulder blade shot, or a heavily quartering away shot.


Do these things and you will have no problem killing an elk.
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Old 04-26-2004, 07:27 PM   #3
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I couldnt of said it better myself. Thats real good advice.
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Bigbulls pretty much hit it on the head.

With short shots on low poundage bow you'll probally want to look into a heavier arrow and broadhead for penetration on elk. While a light arrow and light broadhead will get in there. A heavier broadhead will hold that kenetic energy to break 1/2" ribs and penetrate deep into the body cavity and the chance of a exit wound is alot better.

One of the best bone breaker broadheads for recurves and low poundage bows is the ole bear razorhead. With the flat chisel point it busts through ribs and drives straight into the lungs with less deflection. Most high velocity bows today have compensated for weight by speed.

Like bigbulls said keep your shots close and broadside and you got yourself a bull. Goodluck on your hunt.
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Old 05-04-2004, 09:00 AM   #5
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these guys have really gave good advice, a 40 # bow with a sharp head is very deadly!!!!
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