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Old 03-23-2007, 10:03 AM
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Primitive Weapon
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Default RE: 45 lb. Compound for Elk Hunting?
Go to www.goldtip.com/calculators/kinetic.asp and plug in your numbers there. It recommends at least 50 ft lbs of kinetic energy for Elk, Moose, Caribou, etc.

At least 40 ft lbs for deer, bear, etc.

PS. You'll need to know your ACTUAL arrow weight and speed. Do not estimate because I guarantee you'll be wrong.
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