Elk hunting bow set-up

[nock hunter]

I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I've got a 59# longbow that I shoot well and I am planning on taking it elk hunting. I currently shoot Easton 2018's with a 145gr Montec. I've never killed anything with a 3 bade and I'm worried that it isn't enough FOC to get good penetration if need be. The current arrow weight is 585gr. What are your thoughts?

[md126]

It's plenty to kill an elk. If you have any concerns go with a 2 blade head but I don't think it's necessary

[Orion]

You have enough arrow weight and speed to do the job, but there are better options for a broad head.  The Montec is rather short and doesn't have as good mechanical advantage as a longer head like a Woodsman, for example. Given the same width dimensions, the longer blade will penetrate better.  

That being said, most any broad head will kill an elk if put in the right place.

[Kris]

Agree with Orion, especially Re: Montec. The Montec is a high quality head but you could do better with a higher MA head, as stated above.  

Kris

[old_goat2]

Ditto the other guys on the Montec, you don't have a lot of time to retune so you probably don't want to change weight up front a lot, if you do have time to retune I've become a big fan of Cutthroat single bevel heads from rmsgear,I use the 200gr screw in, and the Magnus Stinger Buzzcut have worked well for me too and they come in a similar weight model to what you already shoot!

[COMPOUNDLESS IN CONCRETE]

Draw weight and arrow weight sound good, I'd just replace the Montec with a 150 grain 2 blade Magnus Stinger and then you'd have a pretty formidable elk setup.

[widow sax]

Montec heads use a softer steel and you can not get as good of a edge on them as a woodsman elite or vpa broadhead. I use woodsman elite and love them the are devastating as far as arrow weight you are perfect for you I would not change anything except go to woodsman elite.     Widow

[widow sax]

Montec heads use a softer steel and you can not get as good of a edge on them as a woodsman elite or vpa broadhead. I use woodsman elite and love them the are devastating as far as arrow weight you are perfect for you I would not change anything except go to woodsman elite.     Widow

[Bill Kissner]

If your arrows are flying perfectly, heavy FOC will not help one iota. Your arrows and bow are both plenty heavy. I agree with the others on the Montec heads, replace them with a longer head. Enjoy your hunt.