What is the best arrow for elk hunting? We don’t have the space to get into all the physics, and there is plenty of dispute among bowhunters on this topic, but without knowing your specifics I would recommend an arrow weighing at least 450 grains (total arrow/broadhead) for elk.
Accordingly, Is 60lb draw weight enough for elk? For larger game such as elk or moose a good recommendation is at least 60-65 lbs of draw weight. A general rule of thumb is that a shooter should be able to shoot a bow about 30 times in a row without being fatigued. If the shooter cannot draw the bow 30 times the draw weight should be decreased.
What grain broadhead should I use for elk?
You can choose between 85-, 100- and 125-grain models with a carbon steel option available in 100 grain. Stick with the 100- and 125-grain models for elk with their 1 1/8-inch cutting diameter and option to re-sharpen. Similar to the G5 is the New Archery Hellrazor.
Further, How far can you shoot an elk with a bow? This means being able to have 60-70 lbs. draw weight and accurately shooting 40 yards consistently. Yes bow hunters can, and will shot elk at farther distances 40-60 yards out, but 40 or less is your ideal distance.
Is a 350 grain arrow too light for hunting? fwiw, anything under 400 is too light for hunting. Your chances of losing an animal increase, at 270fps your chances for failure increase, your bow is louder and less forgiving and your arrows will have a very slim chance of penetration thru bone if your shot is marginal.
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How many pounds of meat do you get from an elk?
According to a University of Wyoming study, an average bull elk yields 218 pounds of meat while an average cow elk yields 169 pounds of meat.
Is a 50 pound bow good for elk?
to put it short, yes, at 50 lbs, you have more than enough oomph for elk at reasonable distances. with a good COC broadhead and sufficiently heavy arrow, I wouldn’t be too worried about it.
What is the difference between 340 and 400 arrows?
New, raw arrows measure around 33 inches when shipped by the manufacturer. As you cut those arrows to fit your draw length, you make them stiffer. That’s why Gold Tip recommends the 400 spine for a 27-inch arrow shot at 60 pounds, as compared to the 340 at 30 inches.
Which is better 100 grain or 125 grain broadheads?
Simply put, 100-grain broadheads are not the best choice for most bowhunters. Heads weighing 125 grains or slightly more are superior in almost every way to 100-grain broadheads for hunting, and I’ll tell you why.
What’s the difference between 100 grain and 125 grain broadheads?
The main difference between 100 and 125 in general is mass. I would say that most off the shelf broadheads come in either 100 or 125, they are the same cutting diameter and durability. Sometimes those can change but mostly they are the same.
What happens if an arrow is too stiff?
Shooting an arrow that is not stiff enough, or a group of arrows that vary in stiffness, will cause you to be less accurate. An under-spined arrow will veer right, while an arrow that is too stiff will favor slightly left.
What spine arrow do I need for 70 lb bow?
As draw weight increases, so should arrow rigidity (spine). Also, we strongly recommend that you use an arrow with at least 5 grains of weight per pound or draw weight (if you are shooting a 60 lb. bow, you should use and arrow of not less than 300 grains). This includes your field point or broadhead.
What is the best arrow brand?
Top 10 Archery Arrows
- Gold Tip Hunter XT.
- REEGOX Vital Seeker Carbon Arrows.
- Carbon Exp Maxima Red.
- Easton Aftermath.
- Guide Gear Trophy Hunter Arrows.
- Carbon Exp Maxima Blu RZ.
- Victory XTorsion.
- Gold Tip Airstrike.
How long should my arrows be for a 29.5 inch draw?
Registered. For me it would depend on whether you’re wanting hunting arrows or target/3d arrows. For hunting I want the broadhead in front of my fingers, so for my 29.5″ draw I make my arrows so that they are 29.75″ total length. For 3d they are probably closer to 27.75″.
Is a heavier arrow better for hunting?
We’ve established that with all else equal, a heavier arrow should provide better penetration on a deer or other game animal. This is particularly important when the shot made on the animal is less-than-ideal and the arrow impacts bone like the shoulder blade.
How heavy should hunting arrows be?
Overall Arrow Weights
I think a good average hunting arrow should fall in the 6 to 8 grains per pound of bow weight, with lighter bows maybe even closer to 9 to 10 grains per pound. A typical 60-lb. bow should be in the 360- to 480-grain range, a 70-lb.
What arrows do the pros use?
Top 4 Best Hunting Arrows Used by the Pros
- Easton Archery (Brady Ellison, Chris Bee, Josh & Sarah Bowmar of Bowmar Bowhunting)
- Black Eagle Arrows (Paige Pearce, Charles Dillard of the Tine Reaper team.
- Gold Tip Arrows (Katie Bordwell)
- Carbon Express (John Demer)
How far should arrow be past rest?
The best safety practice is to make sure your arrows sit at least 1″ beyond your arrow rest when the bow is at full draw. A little bit of extra arrow length gives the arrows an important margin of safety. A little too long is okay.
How many arrows should I shoot a day?
If you want to be great, shoot at least 120 “arrows” per day.
What length arrow Do I Need for 28.5 draw?
If you’re a 28-inch draw length and want an arrow that ends at the front of the riser, your arrow length would be around 27 inches. However, your arrow length can be longer if you need to weaken the spine of your arrow. For safety reasons, your arrows shouldn’t be cut too short.
