Is my new set up sufficient for Elk?
12-30-2003, 05:59 AM
#22
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Lancaster pa
Posts: 3,015
RE: Is my new set up sufficient for Elk?
I would have to say that you setup is fine. I can't remember the last time I shot an animal through both lungs only to have him turn, look at me and say " Do you really think I'm gonna die from that, Hell you're 25 grains shy!"
12-30-2003, 06:12 AM
#23
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Memphis TN USA
Posts: 3,445
RE: Is my new set up sufficient for Elk?
So now you guys are comparing an average archer that's never been elk hunting to Fred Bear
Like I said in my earlier post "I have no doubt that setup will kill and elk" if you hit it in the right spot. But comparing Fred Bear's ability to hit vitals, one of the best archers to ever live, a man who stalked grizzly bear and lion with nerves of steel, to your average Joe that's never been elk hunting and quite possibly may get rattled and make a less than perfect shot, is a bit of a stretch isn't it boys?
Like I said in my earlier post "I have no doubt that setup will kill and elk" if you hit it in the right spot. But comparing Fred Bear's ability to hit vitals, one of the best archers to ever live, a man who stalked grizzly bear and lion with nerves of steel, to your average Joe that's never been elk hunting and quite possibly may get rattled and make a less than perfect shot, is a bit of a stretch isn't it boys?
12-30-2003, 06:13 AM
#24
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Posts: 2,413
RE: Is my new set up sufficient for Elk?
I've seen more then one elk with a pass through from a 60 lb draw bow. A two blade cut-to-tip broadhead is a good suggestion to insure good penetration. Hit one in the kill zone, which is quite large, and it's dead. Going to 70 lbs in going to be a negative, unless you can easily draw it back. A 70 lb bow, will probably also require different arrows. If the ones you have are spined perfectly for your setup, they will not be for a heavier draw and you definitely do not want to drop broadhead weight.
12-30-2003, 08:37 PM
#25
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Idaho
Posts: 2,072
RE: Is my new set up sufficient for Elk?
I have recently switched to the cut on impact style broadhead and found that the cut on impact gives great penetration. Alot of energy is given up punching through the skin. If you are not used to elk ,and will probably be very pumped when that bull steps out, the cut on impact will give you the best penetration if you get a marginal shot with a lighter arrow. If you are hunting Idaho you have to be at least 400 grains. Remember the hardest part about elk hunting is learning when to get the bow back. If you are hunting the rut they will be in your lap before you know it and it might be too late..........
