How do those shafts that are so light hold up as far as penetration goes when the distances get out there (conservation of momentum)? I have not tried to shoot an elk with a bow, so I have no real idea other than what I read. Do you get full passthroughs, and are you using fixed or mechanical heads? I understand that some states used to not allow mechanicals, but hasn't that changed? I have been out of it a little while... My hunting setup was normally 65 lbs (or 60 when cold, 70 when warmer or when I was feeling froggy). [/quote]
Bubba, going by the numbers he posted 355gr arrow at 300fps his kinnetic energy would be 70.962ftlbs.
Although his arrow is a little lighter than what I prefer for"(conservation of momentum)" at 70ftlbs it's packin' a punch and is capable.
My elk set up is exactly the same bow i use for whitetail. 384gr arrow, fixed blade, 315fps, 84.62 kinnetic.
The last elk I killed was the farthest I've shot, 37yards. The arrow passed through ribcage and stuck in the dirt 6 inches. Steep slope dirt wasn't too far past the bull. It was a huge bull, right at 400lbs packaged meat. I know this because I shot it on the second day of season and we were staying for the month or until all three of us tagged out. So I took the bull to town to be processed. Over the counter 6x6 that scored 331.