What grain of Broadhead should I use for elk?
What grain of Broadhead should I use for elk?
125-grain
Stick with the 100- and 125-grain models for elk with their 1 1/8-inch cutting diameter and option to re-sharpen. Similar to the G5 is the New Archery Hellrazor. Available in 100- and 125-grain, these one-piece heads are durable and slice through leaving a 1 1/8-inch wound channel.
What broadheads are best for elk hunting?
If you’re in a hurry, here’s a quick summary and some recommendations: the best option for 90% of elk hunters is a 1 1/16” – 1 1/8” wide two blade broadhead with bleeder blades. Most accurate fixed blade I’ve ever tested, great tolerances, stainless steel, and nice relaxed blade design.
What grain arrow is best for elk?
For elk, I recommend a finished arrow weight of 420 grains as a minimum for hunters drawing 60-70 pounds. 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.
Can I use 100 grain broadhead for elk?
Typically, changing from a 100 to a 125 grain broadhead will not significantly affect arrow flight. However, if you’re shooting arrows that are on the borderline of spine strength for your draw weight, you may need to move up a notch. Use these tips to select an elk hunting broadhead and arrow a big bull this fall.
Where do you get an elk arrow?
The most vital organs of elk and all game animals are the heart and lungs. A proper shot through the heart and/or lungs will offer the quickest kill, making it the most humane for the animal. These organs offer the best opportunity for a kill for firearm and archery hunters.
What is a good arrow speed for elk hunting?
Thousands of elk have died using 500-600 grain arrows shot from 45-60# recurve/longbows, traveling at 160-190 fps. Or old school compounds at 200-250 fps. Don’t worry about speed, use a heavy arrow, c.o.c. broadheads and a RANGEFINDER.
Is 500 grains enough arrow weight for elk?
Anything between 450 to 550 grains is an optimal elk arrow weight. So to split the difference, I try to keep my arrows at 500 grains. A good heavy arrow, with a 125 or 150 grain broadhead, is a beautiful thing.
