Setup for Elk

[bama]

Going for Elk in New Mexico September 1.   Trying Grizzly Sticks.   Two setups for two bows:
1.  617 grain arrow flying 165 feet per second.
2.  667 grain arrow flying 150 feet per second.
Which would you choose.

[Orion]

The first one.

[FerretWYO]

The one you shoot best. Dont get all wrapped in numbers that differ so little. Get em sharp get close make the shot and tell us the story.

 

[Tater]

The one you shoot best. Dont get all wrapped in numbers that differ so little. Get em sharp get close make the shot and tell us the story.

     Good advise....  

[rolltidehunter]

either one

[steadman]

If Randy gives you advise....LISTEN  

[Bel007]

Originally posted by FerretWYO:
The one you shoot best. Dont get all wrapped in numbers that differ so little. Get em sharp get close make the shot and tell us the story.

     

Best advice I have read here in a long long time.

[Frank V]

I agree with FerretWYO. That is good advise!
I'd pick the one that shot the best & was the quietest out of my bow. I would also choose a good sharp double bladed broadhead that cuts on contact.
Good luck in Colorado.
Frank

[elkbreath]

Merely backing up everyone else on this.  Shot placement is where its at, both are plenty of bow.  I've killed elk with everything from 51# up to 75#, shooting 81# this year.  But only because I want to, not because I honestly believe that the 81# will kill em anymore dead then the other setups.  Just for fun.  

But You know what?  They are all dead.  :-)

[bama]

I wish that I could comfortably shoot an 80 pound bow.

[Biathlonman]

I'd be going with the set up shooting 165.  For some reason that's the arrow speed my tiny brain thinks arrows should go.

[wapiti792]

Get a look at Ferret's trophy room...and do what he says    

The difference in FPS is minimal...both elk I killed with my longbow were from a heavy arra going real slow (under 165 I am sure) and they ended up real dead real fast  

[COOCH]

Either set up will work fine but personally I prefer a heavier arrow.Pick the one that you consistently shoot better. Don't forget your camera.

Where are you hunting in NM?

[rlc1959]

I have my Elk Bow setup and am shooting daily. 62" ACS 49# at 28 " I draw 29" . 30" CX 150 with 50 grain insert 150 grain 2 blade Werewolf by Eclispe. about 540 grain arrow at 180FPS. Seems to work for me. Good luck to all Elk hunters. I will be in NM unit 17 September 11-18.

Take care, Randy

[Bjorn]

Both will work. Pick the one you feel most confidence with and practice, practice.