Snyper's adequate for elk?
06-20-2004, 08:13 PM
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Snyper's adequate for elk?
5 shot reported the snyper's penetrate particularly well for a mechanical. Can I expect adequate penetration at 278 fps with 27" gold tips(actually chronograhped)? They shoot so well I don't really want to change my set up. If I need to change to fixed broadheads, which broadheads would you suggest are mostly likely to fly right with my 100g field pts? The bow is a bowtech patriot (sc) set at 70lb.
06-20-2004, 09:40 PM
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RE: Snyper's adequate for elk?
Absolutly!!!
I plan on using the same head on muley's this year and if I'm lucky enought to get drawn for elk, I will be using them on elk as well.
One of my buddys shot an elk last year with the Snyper. He was extremely pleased in it's performance.
I plan on using the same head on muley's this year and if I'm lucky enought to get drawn for elk, I will be using them on elk as well.
One of my buddys shot an elk last year with the Snyper. He was extremely pleased in it's performance.
06-22-2004, 08:06 PM
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RE: Snyper's adequate for elk?
I would have to second Bowfanatic's reluctance to use them on elk. Most elk hunters will tell you to use a fixed blade, cut on contact broadhead for large animals like elk. You might also want to check the state's laws regarding mechanicals. Most western states do not allow them to be used on elk and mule deer.
06-23-2004, 08:28 AM
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RE: Snyper's adequate for elk?
My comment.....
It depends on how much your Goldtips weigh. If you are shooting a 28 inch draw length with a 70 lb Patriot single cam and the appropriately spined Goldtip for your setup then you may very well be marginal in terms of the KE figures to get adequate penetration out of any mechanical....even the Snyper.
Head over to www.bowjackson.com to determine your arrow weight and subsequent KE figures.
It depends on how much your Goldtips weigh. If you are shooting a 28 inch draw length with a 70 lb Patriot single cam and the appropriately spined Goldtip for your setup then you may very well be marginal in terms of the KE figures to get adequate penetration out of any mechanical....even the Snyper.
Head over to www.bowjackson.com to determine your arrow weight and subsequent KE figures.
06-23-2004, 08:40 AM
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RE: Snyper's adequate for elk?
I would recommend you switch to a fixed blade. Look at Muzzy's 100-grain or 125-grain heads. There are a bunch of good fixed blade heads, I just like Muzzy's.
Check your states regs, mechanical broadheads might not be legal for elk hunting?
Check your states regs, mechanical broadheads might not be legal for elk hunting?
06-23-2004, 07:21 PM
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RE: Snyper's adequate for elk?
If you are shooting a 28 inch draw length with a 70 lb Patriot single cam and the appropriately spined Goldtip for your setup then you may very well be marginal in terms of the KE figures to get adequate penetration out of any mechanical....even the Snyper.
