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    Old 01-11-2007 | 07:12 PM
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    Default what poundage of bow should I use for a elk
    right now i am using 65# how much less or more would you go.
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    Old 01-11-2007 | 07:18 PM
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    65# will suffice.

    Next question?
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    Old 01-11-2007 | 07:38 PM
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    Next question?
    What make you think he wil have another question.[&:]
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    Old 01-11-2007 | 07:40 PM
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    65# SHOULD do it....but there is OH SO MUCH MORE to consider...Arrow weight, speed, KE, momentum, broadhead weight and type.....
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    Old 01-11-2007 | 07:41 PM
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    I think I know what the next questions might be.

    THANKS ALOT MOBOW!!!
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    Old 01-11-2007 | 07:43 PM
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    Default RE: what poundage of bow should I use for a elk
    I'm thinking 65# should do it with proper shot selection.
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    Old 01-11-2007 | 07:43 PM
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    I think I know what the next questions might be.

    THANKS ALOT MOBOW!!!
    NEXT! Sorry, couldn't resist.
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    Old 01-12-2007 | 06:36 AM
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    well i think 65 would work but i am always a fan of 70.
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    Old 01-12-2007 | 06:49 AM
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    56 pounds for me. I guess I'm a whimp[8D]
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    Old 01-12-2007 | 07:09 AM
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    My younger sister has killed her six bulls/seven cowswith a mere 52 pounds. She knows how to put the arrow on the spot. Hope that helps!
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