Hunter4Life09 Report post Posted March 12, 2010 This is my first year putting in for archery elk and I was curious of what kind of setups you all use while hunting archery elk, what size and kind of broadhead, the size of your arrow, just stuff like that I would appreciate any suggestions thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Codywhi Report post Posted March 13, 2010 My current set up is a 70 pound hoyt vectrix, I have a 27 inch draw. I shoot around a 400 410 gold tip 7595, for broadheads I use a 100 epex x-3.for a sight I have a sure loc lethal weapon max three pin, this year I would like to jump up to 80 pound limbs and switch to a single pin sight, we will see what happins hope this helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwoGuns Report post Posted March 13, 2010 You might not need to do anything different than what you are already doing. Elk are tough for sure, but todays bows are pretty good at creating kinetic energy. Just be sure you are accurate and your set up is reliable, since the last thing you want it to draw back on a stud bull and have something go wrong... I shoot a mathews switchback xt at 72 lbs with a 125 grain shuttle-T head and have seen my arrows blow through elk pretty easy. But believe me, most important is what YOU do and where YOU put the arrow when it counts and my guess is that no matter your set up, it will be deadly. IMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcoues33 Report post Posted March 13, 2010 Shot placement is the key but I have killed the last 4 or 5 elk with 62lbs and a 360 grain arrow and taken rib bone's out with it with no problem at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHALE Report post Posted March 13, 2010 Mathews Switchback 70lbs., gold tip XT 5575, 100 grn. Hammers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunterdude Report post Posted March 13, 2010 I use a Diamond Black ice @ 67# and 100gr. three blade muzzy ! It makes a dead elk! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted March 13, 2010 The secret is get a tag! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffhunter Report post Posted March 14, 2010 84# X-Force GX 425grn arrow Vortex Mini steel 100grn That will bring the big bulls home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PSEps Report post Posted March 16, 2010 I see no need in shooting a bow over 70#. Our experience has been to shoot the poundage you are comfortable with and can hold back and control your shot. I personally shoot a 62# PSE X-FORCE, 28" draw, quad ultra rest, PSE F-22 6 pin sight, PSE removable quiver, PSE vibracheck ICON stabilizer, PSE carbon force 300 pro arrows, original blazer vanes, 100 grain wac-em triton broadheads, scott mongoose release. This set-up has worked great for me. I have my pins set at 20, 40, 60, 70, 80, & 100 yards. The most important thing is to shoot with the poundage you are comfortable with!!!!! A properly placed arrow out of a 45# bow will bring any elk down. Derek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigWave Report post Posted March 16, 2010 The secret is get a tag! Boy aint that the truth! 13 years and counting!! With the above said, you may have a few years to perfect your setup! Like other have said. Most important is shot placement on big critters like elk. I've personally seen women shooting 45-50 lbs get it done with a broadhead into the lungs or heart. I personally shoot 28.5"/72 lbs with a 370 grn arrow. My current bow (PSE Axe 6) flings that arrow at 334 fps. Hopefully this year I'll get to see what it will do on a big snotty bull. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunter4Life09 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 Thanks for all the information guys i appreciate it....now hopefully i can get lucky and draw a tag, thanks again and good luck to you all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garage Logic Report post Posted March 27, 2010 70 lb Bowtech Admiral Easton FMJ's 340 100 gr Grim Reaper Broadheads 2" Fusion Vanes G5 Expert II Rest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redman Report post Posted April 4, 2010 Generally speaking (in my opinion from the countless hours I have read on this same topic) its best to target a 400-450 grain arrow for elk. However, the spine an arrow will greatly affect the angle of flight and penetration. Like said in previous replies, shot placement is the most important factor to consider. A few pounds either way can make an arrow too stiff or too weak thus affecting flight. Now with that said, I shoot a PSE X Force, 28 draw and I have two setups. One for elk and one for deer. My arrows are cut to 27.5, Blazers vanes and I use a WacEm 3 blade 100 grain broadhead. My preferred elk arrow is a Easton FMJ 340, I crank up my draw weight to 72-73 lbs to be properly spined. This setup weighs in at 434 grains and at 265 ish FPS. FOC is 9 which is a little low. I killed on bull with a complete pass through with this setup. My deer arrow is a PSE Radial X Weave 200. I crank my bow down to 63-64 pounds and it has a speed of 286 ish FPS. FOC is 11.4 with this setup I have killed one cow and one elk, both did the trick, but did not get complete pass through, after tracking a bull for 12 hours, I went to a heavier arrow..... What is your current arrow shaft length, tip weight, draw weight, and bow speed . I can enter the data into the Archer's Advantage program and it will suggest the optimum arrows (ranging in all different manufactures and weights).. Redman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redman Report post Posted April 4, 2010 I see no need in shooting a bow over 70#. Our experience has been to shoot the poundage you are comfortable with and can hold back and control your shot. I personally shoot a 62# PSE X-FORCE, 28" draw, quad ultra rest, PSE F-22 6 pin sight, PSE removable quiver, PSE vibracheck ICON stabilizer, PSE carbon force 300 pro arrows, original blazer vanes, 100 grain wac-em triton broadheads, scott mongoose release. This set-up has worked great for me. I have my pins set at 20, 40, 60, 70, 80, & 100 yards. The most important thing is to shoot with the poundage you are comfortable with!!!!! A properly placed arrow out of a 45# bow will bring any elk down. Derek Hey Derek I am replying to your reply just as an FYI...... you have stated your setup works great for you...... But I believe with that setup the 200 pros would be a better spined arrow, the 300's are stiffer arrow and your draw weight is a little light for the 300. Take a look at the PSE spine chart. Plus since I have almost the exact setup and entered the bow specs into the Archer's Advantage program, it also lists the 200 as the optimum arrow. The 200's will weight about 29 grains lighter.... Redman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PSEps Report post Posted April 4, 2010 I have tested a lot of arrows and the 300's shoot better out of my bow. I shot 200's for 2 years and when I cranked my bow up 3 pounds the arrow flexed too much in the air. In my experience the 300's work better out of MY bow. I have shot 2 elk, 2 mule deer, a coues, and a javelina with this set-up, and it has worked great. I have read the chart from PSE multiple times, but out of my bow the 300's seem to be the perfect all around arrow, and they fly the best and straightest. Derek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
