Finalized Moose Arrows!

[Caleb Andes]

Gentlemen,

I just finished tuning my Moose arrows for next September. Tell me what you think.

GT 5575 cut to 27" with a 5GPI weight tube in. 100 grain insert with a Muzzy Phantom SS 220grain without the bleeders (200 grain) broadhead. Total weight 690 grains give or take a few while calculating feathers, wraps, and nock.

Paper tuned perfect holes today from 5, 10, and 15 yards.

Bullwinkle Beware...  

[ron w]

Sounds promising...what are you shooting them from?

[karrow]

sounds like a mean setup

[mmgrode]

Sounds like a good setup, Caleb!  Where will you be moose hunting this fall?

[Steve Clandinin]

If they ever open T-Rexs back up you'll be ready,they sound deadly.Just remember its where you put them.

[Caleb Andes]

I will be shooting them from my 56" 52# @ 27" Lost Creek Life Ender.

[Caleb Andes]

My Dad, Brother and I are headed to Ray's in Newfie.

[JamesKerr]

Sounds like a good setup to me.

[joe ashton]

perrrrfect

[chanumpa]

Sounds good.I think bullwinkle has trouble.

[straight_arrow]

How about sharing some pics of the Moose arrows?

[23feetupandhappy]

I hate you Caleb.....................

In the most loveing way possable of corse    

Them are some killing machines  

[Bill Carlsen]

I shot a moose in '07 with a 60# recurve and a 29" Beman MFX that weighed in at just about 600 grains with 225 grains of Razorcap broadhead. The arrow broke a big chunk of the "elbow" that covers the heart, took out the bottom of both lungs, took out the heart, shattered a rib and stopped when it hit the offside leg bone. The moose went 3 strides before dropping. The arrow was undamaged. So, what I am saying is, your arrows sound good to go. But, having hunted in that part of the world for caribou, I think you need to practice out to 40 yards or better because you are more likely to get long shots than short ones, IMO. If you take out the weight tubes you will still have plenty of arrow weight and will be better able to make a longer shot if needed. Just my opinion.

[Bldtrailer]

If you draw to 27 and your arrows are cut to 27,will the broadheads touch your fingers or risor. Am I missing     something or is your draw length shorter?

[Caleb Andes]

Trailer.. my bow is 52@27 I draw 26.5".

Bill.. you really think 40 yards is necessary in the heat of the rut?

[Bill Carlsen]

Caleb: I went on a caribou hunt and was advised to be proficient at 40 yards or more. If you only get one shot and it is at a distance  you have spent a lot of money and, in my case, the long distance practice paid off. You just never know and the landscape up there is pretty open. If you have a bull with cows all the calling in the world will probably not get him away from them. I'm only suggesting that you be ready for the unexpected and would hate to hear you didn't take a shot because you weren't prepared.

Here is another thought, Eldon Jandreau from Hunter's Point has had good luck using the Montana moose decoy. It's 2 dimensional and easy to carry around. He has pulled bulls off of cows with it on ocaision but it works really well on bulls that are alone but reluctant to come in to just a call. The open space up there makes it a good idea as it can be seen from a great distance.

There is nothing more thrilling than taking a moose with a bow (well, maybe a grizzly bear) so I want you to have the best luck possible. Let us know how you make out.

[Caleb Andes]

Bill I thank you for the advice! I will be practicing from longer distances now =)

This is why I love tradgang! There is always someone on here that has been there and done that and I pride myself on being very coachable.

Thanks everyone!!