Elk from treestands?

[Brack Shooter 32]

Curious to hear from those of you who consistently hunt elk from treestands. What do you look at when setting up a stand site? Having never hunted elk before I have an opportunity to hunt a ranch in Montana. I am being told the majority of the hunting will be from a stand.

Also would a 56#@28 (drawn to 28) bow with a 560 grain arrow tipped with a razor sharp snuffer 160 grain arrow be adequate or should I look to increase arrow weight/bow weight or both?

I appreciate any input that will be provided. I am used to my home states whitetails but not something as big as an elk. Just trying to get my bearings here.....

[thetroutguy]

Most "stand" hunting for elk is over water and/or wallows.  Elk don't really pattern like whitetails do.  They tend to roam and roam and roam and roam and roam...  You get the idea.

From a stand your shots should be close.  I think that draw weight will be just fine.  Consider a 2 blade head for better penetration.  These are big, tough critters.

Good luck.  What part of MT are you hunting?