I have been pondering the dynamics of Elk hunting and how my style jives with my equipment. I've thought of the weird and surprising angles at which the bulls have come in and how many times I had to make adjustments, click on my release etc. I seriously think that bow hunting elk is better done with a recurve. It's quick release is the key. I also will go in after a bull if it is hanging up, and again the advantage goes to a recurve. Maybe it's time to dump some of my gear and focus on a simplier style with an emphasis on hunting and not equipment.