bowhunting elk question
03-12-2006, 04:40 PM
#4
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: McCall Idaho USA
Posts: 753
RE: bowhunting elk question
Your KE is good, use a good Cut On Contact like Stinger in 4-blade, SnufferSS in 125, Razorcaps in 125, & you're good to go there.
But you need to up your arrow wt to 425 grns or so, give yourself a good chance, elk are big & tough. If you happen to hit in a less that perfect spot the heavier setup with a great elk head will go the extra distance in penetration.
In some states they have a 400grn minimum, it's for a reason!! <grin> Good Luck & shoot straight!!!!---------------------ElkNut1
But you need to up your arrow wt to 425 grns or so, give yourself a good chance, elk are big & tough. If you happen to hit in a less that perfect spot the heavier setup with a great elk head will go the extra distance in penetration.
In some states they have a 400grn minimum, it's for a reason!! <grin> Good Luck & shoot straight!!!!---------------------ElkNut1
03-12-2006, 05:01 PM
#6
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: McCall Idaho USA
Posts: 753
RE: bowhunting elk question
Manboy, you're a very correct there on making good shots with a bow. But nerves & excitement can come into play especially so on newer elk hunters & old!! <grin>
That's the reason for the heavier setup, a 425grn arrow with a good COC head will blow through the scapula/shoulder blade if needed with 60# of KE. We've done it more than once!!! Be prepared for for worst case senario!!! <grin>-------------------------------ElkNut1
That's the reason for the heavier setup, a 425grn arrow with a good COC head will blow through the scapula/shoulder blade if needed with 60# of KE. We've done it more than once!!! Be prepared for for worst case senario!!! <grin>-------------------------------ElkNut1
03-12-2006, 05:23 PM
#7
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mackenzie BC
Posts: 146
RE: bowhunting elk question
yes i agree also, with ur set up u will most likely kill the elk easily if u get into good range and make a well placed shot but a lot of times things dont work out how u plan them if i were i would get alittle bit heavier arrow u will sacrifice some speed but u will get more penetration which is very important factor while bow hunting.
