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Ujio
Trad Bowhunter
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Looking for Elk Hunting Experience- Arrow Weight
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June 17, 2012, 10:42:00 PM »
Could anyone with Elk hunting experience tell me whether or not 9.5 GPP of arrow weight is enough for hunting elk. I'm planning on using a sharp, single bevel, 2 blade broad head, but I've been worried about my arrows not being heavy enough. I don't mind going heavier, but I'm really pleased with how my arrows have been flying recently.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
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SAM E. STEPHENS
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Re: Looking for Elk Hunting Experience- Arrow Weight
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June 17, 2012, 10:45:00 PM »
Sounds ok but what are you shooting , poundage , draw length ect.......
,,,,Sam,,,
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old_goat2
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Re: Looking for Elk Hunting Experience- Arrow Weight
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June 17, 2012, 10:49:00 PM »
ok, you will need to post your bow stats for people to give you a good response. What's your draw length, draw weight, actual arrow weight etc...
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David Achatz
CPO USN Ret.
Various bows, but if you see me shooting, it's probably a Toelke in my hand!
Gehrke145
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 875
Re: Looking for Elk Hunting Experience- Arrow Weight
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June 17, 2012, 10:59:00 PM »
If your over 50lbs your good to go.
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Ujio
Trad Bowhunter
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Re: Looking for Elk Hunting Experience- Arrow Weight
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June 18, 2012, 05:03:00 PM »
I'm shooting a 53 lb @ 28" Black Widow PLX. My draw is 28.5
Arrow weight is 524 so about 9.88 GPP
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awbowman
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Re: Looking for Elk Hunting Experience- Arrow Weight
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June 18, 2012, 05:06:00 PM »
SHOOT !!!!!!!!!!
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62" Super D, 47#s @ 25-1/2"
58" TS Mag, 53#s @ 26"
56" Bighorn, 46#s @ 26.5"
old_goat2
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Re: Looking for Elk Hunting Experience- Arrow Weight
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June 18, 2012, 05:46:00 PM »
yeah, pick a spot and don't screw up the shot like me:)
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David Achatz
CPO USN Ret.
Various bows, but if you see me shooting, it's probably a Toelke in my hand!
Wickles
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Re: Looking for Elk Hunting Experience- Arrow Weight
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June 18, 2012, 06:14:00 PM »
You're fine.
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rolltidehunter
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Re: Looking for Elk Hunting Experience- Arrow Weight
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June 18, 2012, 07:53:00 PM »
Yes pick a spot. The right spot and you will be fine. A great shot will put the animal down. Remember elk lungs are large so stay away from the shoulder. I shot my 1st elk last year with a similar set up. 53 lb at 26 arrow weight almost the same. Mine was 25 grains or so higher. I made a hell of a shot And the arrow buried up to the feathers. I'd shoot a sharp 2 blade if I were you!! Good luck and don't beat your self up over arrow weight! More is better but your set up can get the job done! If your confident in your shooting then have confidence in the field.
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Dan Adair
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June 19, 2012, 04:28:00 AM »
Agreed... That setup should whistle clean through an Elk. Unless you get shoulder, and then you're pretty much F'd even with the latest and greatest in compounded technology.
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