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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Bernie in NS on January 07, 2013, 09:46:00 AM
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Just wondering what minimum poundage/arrow/broadhead setup you guys/gals use for elk. I'm hoping to use a "new to me" 1966 bear grizzly, 51#@28". I have always used 2117 aluminum tipped with zwickey 2 blade heads. Where I hunt this poundage bow is legal, however, just wanted to dip into the vast knowledge pool of trad gangers.
Thanks,
Bernie
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what's the total weight of that 2117 and head ?
with my 51-52# longbow/recurve I elk hunted with, I was in the 550-600 gr total arrow weight range
your poundage will work, if your momentum is there
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Not sure of the weight but it's a 29.5" long 2117 with the 2 blade zwickey.
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That will work just fine Bernie. I would go with 2018's if it were me. Just think they would tune up and fly better. But the 2117's and a 2 blade head will do the job.
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Bradlantz/snag....Thanks for the replies. Arrows tuned pretty good. Fly like darts. Just have to limit the range...typically shots are 20 - 25 max. I like the ones inside 10yds best.
Keep em sharp
Bernie
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I just checked a 29 1/2" 2117 with a 2 blade Zwickey mounted on a standard aluminum broadhead adapter--568 grains. Should be plenty of arrow weight. Get it really sharp and put it in the right place (easy to say, right?) :thumbsup:
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Originally posted by David Mitchell:
I just checked a 29 1/2" 2117 with a 2 blade Zwickey mounted on a standard aluminum broadhead adapter--568 grains. Should be plenty of arrow weight. Get it really sharpo and put it in the right place (easy to say, right?) :thumbsup:
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I took a bull in 2010 with a 48#@28 (I draw a little over 27") BW PSA III. My arrow was a trad only at 630 grains tipped with a 125 grain Magnus Stinger. I believe it is best to shoot as heavy as you can accurately when hunting elk. They are tough!
Your set up will do the job.
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That's a perfect set up for elk as long as you file those Zwickey's up sharp and shoot straight.
Shoot low brutha... they leak a lot more when the hole is in the lower third of the kill zone.
I shoot 53-57 pounds with exactly the same weight. 568 grains of Woodsman tipped Heritage shafts. But i prefer 9" of razor going through the rib cage over the 5" a two blade gives you.
Snags advise about the 2018's is excellent. the thicker wall of the 2018 shaft makes a tougher aluminum shaft than the 2117.... The XX78's are good tough shafts too.
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You will be fine.. if you hit the soft spot... aim small.