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Title: My set up...yay or nay for moose
Post by: Ulysseys on August 13, 2012, 12:59:00 AM
I leave for wyoming unit 34 with a cow moose tag in about 4 weeks, my set up as of now looks like its going to be a Robertson Fatal Styk, 56#@28" shooting a 530 grain axis with simmons land shark heads.  I kind of feel like I want to be over 60#, for you bigger game guys, do you think this set up is enough?
Title: Re: My set up...yay or nay for moose
Post by: sore fingers on August 13, 2012, 01:20:00 AM
I dont know much about simmons broadheads. But if your broadhead is sharp and your aim good. I think no problem. Have a great hunt & good luck to ya!
Title: Re: My set up...yay or nay for moose
Post by: ericmerg on August 13, 2012, 01:28:00 AM
its plenty in all reality its a good heavy thin arrow but if you feel you should be over 60# you really should be dont let us influence your confidence in your setup let the setup give you confidence
Title: Re: My set up...yay or nay for moose
Post by: Ulysseys on August 13, 2012, 01:52:00 AM
I only think 60 because of my lack of experience with an animal that large.  The wyoming minimum is 50 so I feel like I'm hovering near that.
Title: Re: My set up...yay or nay for moose
Post by: amar911 on August 13, 2012, 01:56:00 AM
No problem with your set up if you do your part.

Allan
Title: Re: My set up...yay or nay for moose
Post by: Steve Clandinin on August 13, 2012, 02:05:00 AM
With your setup ,put that missle where its suppose to go and enjoy your tenderlions on low campfire coals.Best of luck!
Title: Re: My set up...yay or nay for moose
Post by: on August 13, 2012, 02:26:00 AM
If your draw is over 27" you would get as much cast with that Fatal Styk as a 65 pound longbow,  shooting the same arrow, and no one would question that. Now all you need is a good shot and a fat cow moose to slow your arrow down a bit.
Title: Re: My set up...yay or nay for moose
Post by: ericmerg on August 13, 2012, 02:41:00 AM
due to the fact its a 2 blade if you feel 100% sure on your shooting then it'll do its job i just always push for more bow im biased haha
Title: Re: My set up...yay or nay for moose
Post by: Bjorn on August 13, 2012, 03:34:00 AM
Killing big animals with bows has always been more about shot placement than bow poundage; just put it in the right spot. You need enough power to penetrate into the second lung.
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Post by: SERGIO VENNERI on August 13, 2012, 08:49:00 AM
Perfect setup ! As Bjorn says , shot placement is paramount !
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Post by: bowless on August 13, 2012, 10:52:00 AM
As for state minimum weight, an instructer once told me it's what's written on the bow that counts.  If your ever tested for weight just pull back as far as you can and you'll hit any minimum requirement.
Title: Re: My set up...yay or nay for moose
Post by: ericmerg on August 13, 2012, 12:24:00 PM
that's an intresting method bowless.

my method said " never be anywhere close to the minimum requirement" he was one that stated everyone should be atleast 20# over
Title: Re: My set up...yay or nay for moose
Post by: durp on August 13, 2012, 03:29:00 PM
my moose setup for this year is 54#'s @ 28 and 725 gn woodies with ww up front...i dont even question weather it's good enough...the big question is am i good enough
Title: Re: My set up...yay or nay for moose
Post by: Ken Taylor on August 13, 2012, 04:48:00 PM
I'm an old(? LOL) moose hunter.

Your setup is fine.

Just remember that your hunting a set of lungs.
Title: Re: My set up...yay or nay for moose
Post by: Jason R. Wesbrock on August 13, 2012, 05:37:00 PM
Shoot straight and take lots of photos. Your setup is more than up to the task.
Title: Re: My set up...yay or nay for moose
Post by: Ulysseys on August 13, 2012, 06:49:00 PM
Thanks for the feedback guys
Title: Re: My set up...yay or nay for moose
Post by: Shedrock on August 13, 2012, 07:13:00 PM
Have a great hunt!
Title: Re: My set up...yay or nay for moose
Post by: RedShaft on August 13, 2012, 07:18:00 PM
i never hunted big stuff like that. but i think you poundage is fine. but i would up your arrow weight considerably.