Arrow weight
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kikinhorse
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- Jan 23, 2013
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It depends on FPS. Should be fine. If the speed is not there use a cut on contact broadhead. I shoot a 398 grain arrow at 290 FPS. I used to shoot a 368 grain at 308 FPS. Decided to go a little heavier for more kinetic energy.
Hycntryhtr
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- May 30, 2013
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I used to shoot the Easton flatlines. Total weight was 368. Was pushing right at 70lbs ke. This yr I went to the fmj, total weight 463. Lost some speed but my ke went up to 75 lbs. I was concerned with wind drift and penetration at longer distances.. Granted a light arrow shoots faster and flatter, but past 50 yds they get squirmy.. I know others may or may not agree. But this is just what I have found. Good luck!
Here in WA state you are required to have an arrow that has a minimum weight of 6 grains per pound of pull. If you are shooting a 60# bow, you minimum arrow weight must be 360 grns. Personally, I think this is to light for Elk. I shoot 70#'s and my arrows weigh 474 grns.
I don't know what poundage you are pulling but I would be more concerned about your KE. I have seen light arrows that bounce off of targets at the range because they cannot carry the KE down range. If you stick with a light arrow I would drastically reduce you effective shooting range so you do not have poor penetration on an elk.
I don't know what poundage you are pulling but I would be more concerned about your KE. I have seen light arrows that bounce off of targets at the range because they cannot carry the KE down range. If you stick with a light arrow I would drastically reduce you effective shooting range so you do not have poor penetration on an elk.
nclonghunter
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- Dec 28, 2012
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I want to shoot my elk under 50 yards. I shoot 60# and a 524 arrow of which 175 grains is broad head/insert. Bow is super quiet and penetration is great.. I have shot and compared lighter arrows and the difference at 50 yards is hardly noticeable.
Try an arrow near 500 grains and compare to see what you think, Good Luck.
Try an arrow near 500 grains and compare to see what you think, Good Luck.
live2huntelk
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- May 19, 2013
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Easton arrow has a shaft selector on their website based on cam, bow weight, arrow length, etc. (the full metal jacket are a good choice for elk).
http://www.eastonarchery.com/store/shaft_selector
they also have KE calculator as well using arrow weight and velocity (recommend min 65 ft lbs)
http://www.eastonarchery.com/store/kinetic_calculator
http://www.eastonarchery.com/store/shaft_selector
they also have KE calculator as well using arrow weight and velocity (recommend min 65 ft lbs)
http://www.eastonarchery.com/store/kinetic_calculator
shooting 460 out to 90 yards and happy with flight and penetration 75 lb draw. works for me but depends on your style of hunting and your personal limits, depending on your set up speed ,lbs, unless your shooting long distance I would go with a bout as heavy an arrow as you can.Its all about shot placement but a little weight can make up for a contact with a bone.Just my opinion
no limits do what it take
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- Dec 30, 2012
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I shot a bowtech insanity 60# draw with a 370grn arrow. I shot that out to 80 yards all the time and never had 1 arrow bounce off of anything, in fact had great penetration with that setup. If you got arrows bouncing off of stuff with any setup, you have something out of whack. Never shot any elk with it, but I would've taken a 50 or 60 yard shot with it without even thinking about it. Had the bow for 2 hunting seasons and shot 15 whitetail with it and only 1 arrow that wasn't a pass through. Shoot a hoyt now 70# draw and a Easton Axis arrow at 425grns. I shoot this setup out to 80yrds also and have great penetration with this. This will be my elk hunting rig this year and have all the confidence that it will do the job no problem at any yardage.
Hycntryhtr
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- May 30, 2013
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Dropped the FMJs. Went to the injextions and the axis. Both are within a half grain of each other. Total weight is 434. I've found that my bow performs at its peak at that weight. Blew through my antelope last weekend with it.
P.S. ulmer edges are pretty sweet, never used mechanicals before but it turned my goats lungs to mush
P.S. ulmer edges are pretty sweet, never used mechanicals before but it turned my goats lungs to mush
camosteve4colorado
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- Aug 23, 2013
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I am new to bow hunting... been shooting for a few years and tried to take a turkey :'( but first year of elk hunting with a bow and the best Information for being an Ethical Archery Hunter that I have found is by Dr. Ed Ashby it opened my eyes on speed vs weight vs KE... READ it your self and make your own opinion. I shoot a 315gr single bevel broadhead on a 415gr grizzly stick Arrow for a total weight of 715gr. I have heard of & seen lighter set ups workbut not every thing goes perfect in the ELK woods. Plan for the BEST be set up for the WORST no such thing as over killing with a string and stick.
