Their was a lady who went through our archery education program here in Idaho back a couple of years ago. She was only shooting a 42 pound bow. That same year after she took the class she killed a very nice 340 class bull elk with one arrow. So yes a 60 pound bow will work great. I agree with Elkcrazy8 on the broadhead selection, a cut on contact will work the best for you. As a archery education instructor we have many kids and women who take our class each year. The number one worry/concern is that they can't pull enough weight to effectivly kill an elk. I always like to show them the picture of this lady's bull and other pics that students have brought in. Just remember a well placed sharp broadhead is deadly, very deadly at close range. Good luck