For the Elk Hunters

[blueslfb]

For the experienced elk killers in the crowd I have a couple of questions.  I have been invited to chase elk in Montana this September and I am trying to get a handle on what a good elk set-up is.  I have read prior posts about the subject but I never expected to be going after elk so I did not realy pay much attention, my fault, i guess.

I have a HH L/B that draws 57lbs at my 27" draw that I am trying to get shafts tuned to.  What I have so far is a 29.5" BOP, POC weighing in just over 600grns with 190grn heads(Grizzlys if I can find any).  I have no idea what the FPS is and I am wondering if this set-up is just adequate or more than adequate to get the job done.  I limit all my archery shots to 20yds and under.

My 2nd choice would be a R/D L/B that pulls 54lbs at my 27".  I have 2016's flyin good with 175grn points. Total weight is around 550grns.

Any suggestions or advice from experienced elk killers would be greatly appreciated.

[just_a_hunter]

Both of your setups are plenty sufficient.

Black Widow's web site has grizzly heads for sell still.

Good luck on your hunt,

Todd

[centaur]

You have a good set up with your current equipment. Now if you can get the elk to cooperate.  

[elk ninja]

Both are good.  If you still want to tinker, make the 550gr arrows heavier.  A little more weight won't hurt, elk ribs can be tough.  
Mike

[GameGetter]

You will be fine as long as shot placement is good!

[bowfiend]

You're all set. Where will you be hunting?

Good luck drawing the tag! Did you put in for elk only or a deer/elk combo?

[lt-m-grow]

Your set up is great - either bow will do.

But being from MI, your bigger problem is likely the same as mine was when I started elk hunting and that is midwest-whitetail-itis.  It comes from living and hunting whitetails for generations.  It is a horrible disease that is hard to get rid of and have elk success.   You can tell you have it when you get out west and, inspite of telling yourself you are not hunting whitetails, at the end of the day you only have walked a mile and not made any noise.  The good news is the cure is many trips out west hunting elk.

Good luck and you will have fun.

[coaltroll]

Sounds like you are ready to kill elk. Put it in the right spot and enjoy the elk steak. Good luck.

[Diamondback59]

hi buddy im a former guide outfitter  both ur set up will work fine sience you limit ur shot s to 20 yeard s olny thing id change  is as hard as the grizzly broadhead is to find is make the switch to the woodsman iv personally killed more with the sunnffer and woodsman than all the others  and they will bust through a rib  with ur set up  good luck

[blueslfb]

Bowfiend,  To be honest I got a call from a friend and he told me to go to the website and put in for a big game combo tag and he gave me a group number to use.  It happened realy fast and I have not talked to him since, so I am not sure of the area.  I do know that we are going to a friends 7000 acre ranch.  It was very last minute all the particulars will be worked out later. Now I just need to wait to see if I get drawn for a tag.  I can't wait, this will be my first time hunting out West.

[bowfiend]

Well, having access to 7000 acres of private land is a step in the direction of success. They're aren't very many ranches of that size near me, so I'd guess you'll be in central or eastern MT. Chances are that folks will have things well scouted, even if "scouted" means only that a ranch hand tells you that he sees elk cross "here" everyday.
The group draw is a great way to go. It increases your odds without having a bunch of bonus points accumulated. Good luck with it.

[blueslfb]

I will let you know when I find out.  It will be interesting if it is close to you.