Joined Aug 13, 2015 Messages 462. Lately, I gravitate to slim-line, "mid-weight" shafts in the neighborhood of 9 to 10 gpi (grains per inch). I cannot find anything in the regulations,and emailed Fish & Game and they only pointed out 80% let off for compounds. or more. According to the information compiled by Edward A. Matunas, an average mature male Rocky Mountain elk weighs about 500 pounds. Note that these larger animals aren't particularly quick about getting out of the way of a bolt or arrow. The ideal arrow weight for you will depend on your draw weight and draw length. The average legal draw weight … Deer I might but I'd rather get up to 45-50. Go. In elk hunting, everything depends on the arrow and broadhead combination -- no matter draw weight or length. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. Contributors to this thread: Bentstick54 14-Jul-17. bow. Set the bow to 45 or 40. Weight. However i'm not sure if i would shoot an elk with a 40 lbs. Joined Jan 4, 2016 Messages 2,529 Location New York. However, if they can only draw 50 lbs. Minimum Draw weight for Elk Montana. For deer, they require 40 lbs; however, for bigger game like moose they require 50 lbs. Any little thing you do incorrect is magnified when arrow speed increases. For elk, most of us shoot 60-80 and are still looking to get new products with better penetration.I currently shoot at 65. From: Bentstick54. In extreme cases elk can weigh as much as 1100 pounds. Arrow weight for elk Kinetic energy. 2) Hunting for Larger Animals e.g ELK, Caribou? For the taking of elk, grizzly bear, or moose, a hunter shall use a longbow, recurve bow or compound bow of not less than fifty (50) pounds draw weight and an arrow equipped with a broadhead or expanding point designed to have a minimum cutting width of one (1) inch after impact. I want the arrow to be light enough to have a reasonably flat trajectory, but heavy enough to penetrate well. A very large male might weigh 800 pounds and a very large female about 600 pounds. Thread ... however if you're shooting a 125g head be sure to check the arrow spine chart for your arrow length, point weight and draw weight . minimum. ROUGHCOUNTRY 17-Jul-17. For elk, I recommend a finished arrow weight of 420 grains as a minimum for hunters drawing 60-70 pounds. Shotguns not legal for bighorn sheep or Rocky Mtn goat: Archery: long, recurve, compound bow: 40 pound minimum draw weight Mar 9, 2019 #14 Trial153 Well-known member. I believe Washington is also 40 lbs. Bentstick54 14-Jul-17. Most of them have a minimum draw weight of around 40 lbs. I prefer to use a relatively heavy arrow for elk. Although bows are becoming more efficient and lower-poundage bows are capable of taking down big game, higher poundage will certainly help you on large game animals. I agree ...go a bit heavier. Apr 28, 2017 #21 E. esracerx New member. For an elk, the hunter is advised to take a draw weight of at least 60 pounds. Speed magnifies flaws. Of course, individual animals vary in weight, but elk are Class 3 class game. planebow 14-Jul-17. What is the Legal Draw Weight for Bow Hunting: Regulations According to State. Minimum draw weight for elk. Some states — like Alaska — actually have minimum draw weights set in place for specific species. 40 pound minimum draw weight: ELK, BIGHORN SHEEP, ROCKY MOUNTAIN GOAT: Minimum centerfire caliber (rifles and handguns).24 caliber: Minimum muzzleloading caliber.50 caliber: round ball or legal bullet: Shotgun: Elk, slugs only. 14-Jul-17. For a bear, the hunter is advised to take a draw weight of 40 pounds to more 65 pounds according to the size. All are 100 percent carbon. For larger animals with thicker hide and more fat density such as elk, caribou and small bears, you'll want a crossbow with a draw weight of 175 lbs. Thread starter plumber1969; Start date Dec 12, 2016; Prev.
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