Recommendations for my elk arrow (test pics pg 3)

[fnshtr]

Unless I purchase new arrows, here are my options for arrow weight and FOC.

1) 175 grain BH will give me an arrow weight of 564g and an FOC of 20.9%.

2) 200g. BH = 590g. arrow and 22% FOC.

3) 225g. BH = 614g. arrow and 23% FOC.

4) 300g. BH = 640g. arrow and 25.44% FOC.

I'm shooting 53# @ 28" draw. 29" 55/75 GTs.

What is your opinion on the best of these options for elk?

Thanks!

[Orion]

If they fly straight any of them will work fine.  However, 55/75s might not have enough spine if you put 300 grains up front.  I'd probably go with # 2 or #3.

[fnshtr]

Originally posted by Orion:
If they fly straight any of them will work fine.  However, 55/75s might not have enough spine if you put 300 grains up front.  I'd probably go with # 2 or #3.

Yeah... they are a little stiff with 175g. BH but I have not shot 300g. point yet.

Thanks!

[JimB]

If they were well tuned,I would use #4 but if they are slightly stiff with 175,I doubt if you can go that heavy.Perfectly tuned and a quality broadhead should be a priority.

Every one of those will work great if they are well tuned! What JimB said above is spot-on!

Bisch

[kadbow]

I shoot 53# @ 27" for elk and use about a 540 gr arrow.  As long as they fly good you don't need to be super heavy.

[fnshtr]

So sorry to mislead you guys. I meant to say a bit stiff with 125 g. (not stiff at 175 as stated). 175 shoots great. Bareshaft too.

I have not shot more than the 175... the shaft weights and FOC were calculated.

Ordering the test kit from 3 rivers that include the heavier tips.

Thanks for all responses.

I killed an elk in 2010 with a 630 grain arrow and 125 grain head... wanting to up the FOC if practical.

[Scott E]

#1 or #2 would be my choice then

[beachbowhunter]

Originally posted by kadbow:
I shoot 53# @ 27" for elk and use about a 540 gr arrow.  As long as they fly good you don't need to be super heavy.

x2

[rolltidehunter]

Originally posted by beachbowhunter:
 

Originally posted by kadbow:
I shoot 53# @ 27" for elk and use about a 540 gr arrow.  As long as they fly good you don't need to be super heavy.

x2 [/b]

[frassettor]

I would choose #4, maybe I'm the odd man out

   

[Prairie Drifter]

#4 and build the sideplate out to get them to tune.

[fnshtr]

Originally posted by Prairie Drifter:
#4 and build the sideplate out to get them to tune.

Thanks for the thought.

I ordered the test kit and will see how the heavier tips fly. I would like to get as much FOC as is practical.

Next I'll be testing BHs.

Thanks all!!

[Fletcher]

I like heavy and high FOC, but perfect arrow flight trumps all other factors.  Shoot the one that has perfect flight.

[groyce]

#3.. over 600 grains and you shouldn't notice much difference in arrow flight/distance. The % FOC is about perfect from what I've found. Shoot the heaviest arrow that flys well.

[Doug Treat]

Hey Wayne, You know my preference. Heaviest and highest FOC that flies well and has a tolerable trajectory for the shooter. Sounds like you might be planning another attack on my elk this year. Have a great adventure!

[old_goat2]

I'd use #1 with a 2 blade single bevel

[old_goat2]

Good thread on the subject.

 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=128480#000000

[CRS]

I like 10gr/lb for my arrow weight.  So I would choose #1 and #2.

I would be much more concerned about arrow flight/tune and a scary sharp broadhead than the weight.  All listed will kill an elk.

[fnshtr]

Originally posted by Doug Treat:
Hey Wayne, You know my preference. Heaviest and highest FOC that flies well and has a tolerable trajectory for the shooter. Sounds like you might be planning another attack on my elk this year. Have a great adventure!

Hey Doug!!!
Yeah... looks like Brandon is going to join me. Maybe Tim also. Been shooting great today. New to me BW in my signature.

Hope you are doing well.

Thanks again to all for your suggestions.