Dakota Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 What poundage would you guys recomend as a minimum? I shoot a 40lb. Martin compound, would that work for a decent sized bull elk? Thanks. gobbler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stsi36 Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Re: archery elk noooooo i use 60 just for deer i dont think that 40 would even kill an elk unless you hit it just perfect like right between the ribs and hit the liungs perfect or else i doubt that the elk would die Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stsi36 Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Re: archery elk well is there any chance you can pull back about 50 lbs cause i would say that would have a very good chance to get a nice bull...and i would like to know what kind of broadheads you have that will also make the outcome different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbucks Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Re: archery elk i would use at least 50lbs and good sharp! broadheads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M00N Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Re: archery elk In my state it isn't even legal to shoot an Elk with 40lb draw weight on a bow. 45lb is our minimum allowed on Elk. I personally would limit that to 50lb and higher draw weight, though. I think 45lb is still not enough to get the job done in my opinion. 50lb would be pushing the limit in my mind. I wouldn't feel right hunting with under that amount. It'd be asking for losing a wounded Elk if your shot placement isn't exact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted March 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Re: archery elk Well, my Martin compound can go up to 50lbs. but I'm used to drawing 40. Although, in no time at all I could probably draw that. Thanks guys. gobbler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Re: archery elk i would say try to get it to the max that you are able to draw it at comfortable, and make sure you have sharp broadheads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Re: archery elk I would crank that puppy up as high as you can, to the point where you are still comfortable. Penetration is very important on Elk. They have a thick cape/hide and big rib bones!!!! Practice out to 6o yards and use 100 grain broadheads. The kill zone is a whole lot bigger on elk so there is more room for error. But, only shoot at distances you are comfortable with. --rossman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailtrax Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Re: archery elk Like others have said, you need to get that poundage up to 50 before you chase elk. I killed my first elk with an old Hoyt/Easton "Rambo" (what a bow) set at around 50lbs and it did the trick, but the shot was only 9 yards. I disagree with rossman on the practice distance. Few people are capable of making 60 yards shots. Stick to 30 and under with your bow set at 50lbs and practice shooting with one or both knees on the ground. Good luck to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Re: archery elk [ QUOTE ] Like others have said, you need to get that poundage up to 50 before you chase elk. I killed my first elk with an old Hoyt/Easton "Rambo" (what a bow) set at around 50lbs and it did the trick, but the shot was only 9 yards. I disagree with rossman on the practice distance. Few people are capable of making 60 yards shots. Stick to 30 and under with your bow set at 50lbs and practice shooting with one or both knees on the ground. Good luck to you. [/ QUOTE ] Your right. If you don't feel 110% comfortable with a longer shot, don't think about it. Also, you'll need a more powerful bow to take a longer shot. But, the more you practice out to 60 yards, the easier a 30 yarder and closer will feel. --rossman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest andymansavage Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Re: archery elk Set your bow at a weight that you can hold at full draw for 3 minutes. Then just practice, practice, practice. Where are you going to be hunting? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkoholic Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Re: archery elk Fifty pounds would be the minimum I would suggest for elk, although I am sure there have been elk killed with lighter bows. I do have a recommendation for broadhead style when shooting a bow in the fifty pound range, and that would be a two blade, cut on contact style. One other word of advise, stay away from the shoulder. The scapula of an elk will stop a 540 grain arrow launched from a seventy pound bow just a short nine paces away. This I know from personal experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted March 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Re: archery elk [ QUOTE ] Set your bow at a weight that you can hold at full draw for 3 minutes. Then just practice, practice, practice. Where are you going to be hunting? Andy [/ QUOTE ] Well, I'm hoping to get a bull tag for the Black Hills, but I'll settle for a cow. I might have a shot for a rifle bull hunt somewhere out of state (if I get selected for the Hunt of a Lifetime program). Well, God bless! gobbler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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