colorado elk hunt
02-22-2007, 07:43 PM
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colorado elk hunt
Im going Elk hunting out in colorado for my birthday and i never went elk hunting before im only 14 and i dont know if a 55-60 lbs bow can penetrate through enough to kill can anyone tell me please???
02-22-2007, 10:27 PM
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RE: colorado elk hunt
Whitetail, it's more important to worry about shot placement than your bow poundage. From asking this question, it sounds like you understand that elk are tough animals... which they are.60 lbs should be fine if you get a quartering-away shot to the vitals. Practice shooting a lot during the summer, know your own ability (and limitations) with your bow, and learn about elk anatomy to understand where you want the arrow to hit. Also you'll want heavier arrows and broadheads that hit harder and get more penetration. Do these things and you should be fine.
02-23-2007, 07:27 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: colorado elk hunt
Congratulations on your birthday present. And yes, your bow should do fine. As stated, I would use a heavy arrow (at least 400 grain) and a cut on contact broadhead. Cut on contacts will outpenetrate others. Also, I would recommend practicing out to 40 yards, but don't take a shot beyond 30.
02-23-2007, 07:44 AM
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Typical Buck
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Location: PUEBLO, CO, USA
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RE: colorado elk hunt
All the experts here with their $1000.00 Mathews use 70-90 lb bows to shoot at 100yrds... and they get elk sometimes.
I use my ol Martin Warthog 50# bow.And I aint shot one yet.
Use what you have son. You'll do just fine.
And good luck.
I use my ol Martin Warthog 50# bow.And I aint shot one yet.
Use what you have son. You'll do just fine.
And good luck.
