Heading out to Montana this fall to attempt to stick some razor-blades-on-a-stick into an elk.

I am using an Hoyt Xtec set @ 70 lbs. Carbon shafts. Vanes. 100 grain Montec broadheads.

What yardage can I shoot this setup too on an elk and still have the PENETRATION needed to produce an ethical kill. Hmm... better phrasing might be "At what yardage will ft/lbs. of kinetic energy drop to levels that will create an unethical attempt at harvesting a game animal.

I have been practicing out to 60 yards to create the confidence I want to shoot at 30 yards. I am drawing my line at 30 yards. Reason #1. I use one pin from 0 - 30 yards. I can keep 'em all in the bullseye at this range. If conditions are perfect... broadside, no wind, I'm not shaky, I look up and see God smiling... I will take the shot at 40 yards. I am confident I can make an accurate shot at this yardage. Actually, to brag a bit, With known yardage (laser) I can consistantly keep everything in a 6" (somedays I get a 4" circle) circle at 60 yards. I know I can shoot accurately enough ON A TARGET RANGE. Throw in hiking five miles uphill and buck (elk) fever though...

Anyway, for my confidence level, what kind of penetration can I expect at 30 and 40 yards.