Recommendations for my elk arrow (test pics pg 3)

fnshtr · June 06, 2014, 10:57:00 AM

Unless I purchase new arrows, here are my options for arrow weight and FOC.

1) 175 grain BH will give me an arrow weight of 564g and an FOC of 20.9%.

2) 200g. BH = 590g. arrow and 22% FOC.

3) 225g. BH = 614g. arrow and 23% FOC.

4) 300g. BH = 640g. arrow and 25.44% FOC.

I'm shooting 53# @ 28" draw. 29" 55/75 GTs.

What is your opinion on the best of these options for elk?

Thanks!

Orion · June 06, 2014, 11:01:00 AM

If they fly straight any of them will work fine. However, 55/75s might not have enough spine if you put 300 grains up front. I'd probably go with # 2 or #3.

fnshtr · June 06, 2014, 11:07:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Orion:
If they fly straight any of them will work fine. However, 55/75s might not have enough spine if you put 300 grains up front. I'd probably go with # 2 or #3.

Yeah... they are a little stiff with 175g. BH but I have not shot 300g. point yet.

Thanks!

JimB · June 06, 2014, 11:41:00 AM

If they were well tuned,I would use #4 but if they are slightly stiff with 175,I doubt if you can go that heavy.Perfectly tuned and a quality broadhead should be a priority.

June 06, 2014, 11:49:00 AM

Every one of those will work great if they are well tuned! What JimB said above is spot-on!

Bisch

kadbow · June 06, 2014, 11:50:00 AM

I shoot 53# @ 27" for elk and use about a 540 gr arrow. As long as they fly good you don't need to be super heavy.

fnshtr · June 06, 2014, 12:49:00 PM

So sorry to mislead you guys. I meant to say a bit stiff with 125 g. (not stiff at 175 as stated). 175 shoots great. Bareshaft too.

I have not shot more than the 175... the shaft weights and FOC were calculated.

Ordering the test kit from 3 rivers that include the heavier tips.

Thanks for all responses.

I killed an elk in 2010 with a 630 grain arrow and 125 grain head... wanting to up the FOC if practical.

Scott E · June 06, 2014, 01:05:00 PM

#1 or #2 would be my choice then

beachbowhunter · June 06, 2014, 01:22:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by kadbow:
I shoot 53# @ 27" for elk and use about a 540 gr arrow. As long as they fly good you don't need to be super heavy.

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rolltidehunter · June 06, 2014, 01:43:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by beachbowhunter:

QuoteOriginally posted by kadbow:
I shoot 53# @ 27" for elk and use about a 540 gr arrow. As long as they fly good you don't need to be super heavy.
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frassettor · June 06, 2014, 01:46:00 PM

I would choose #4, maybe I'm the odd man out

Prairie Drifter · June 06, 2014, 02:15:00 PM

#4 and build the sideplate out to get them to tune.

fnshtr · June 06, 2014, 02:34:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Prairie Drifter:
#4 and build the sideplate out to get them to tune.

Thanks for the thought.

I ordered the test kit and will see how the heavier tips fly. I would like to get as much FOC as is practical.

Next I'll be testing BHs.

Thanks all!!

Fletcher · June 06, 2014, 05:19:00 PM

I like heavy and high FOC, but perfect arrow flight trumps all other factors. Shoot the one that has perfect flight.

groyce · June 06, 2014, 07:31:00 PM

#3.. over 600 grains and you shouldn't notice much difference in arrow flight/distance. The % FOC is about perfect from what I've found. Shoot the heaviest arrow that flys well.

Doug Treat · June 06, 2014, 09:13:00 PM

Hey Wayne, You know my preference. Heaviest and highest FOC that flies well and has a tolerable trajectory for the shooter. Sounds like you might be planning another attack on my elk this year. Have a great adventure!

old_goat2 · June 06, 2014, 10:04:00 PM

I'd use #1 with a 2 blade single bevel

old_goat2 · June 06, 2014, 10:10:00 PM

Good thread on the subject.

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=128480#000000

CRS · June 06, 2014, 10:15:00 PM

I like 10gr/lb for my arrow weight. So I would choose #1 and #2.

I would be much more concerned about arrow flight/tune and a scary sharp broadhead than the weight. All listed will kill an elk.

fnshtr · June 07, 2014, 12:04:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Doug Treat:
Hey Wayne, You know my preference. Heaviest and highest FOC that flies well and has a tolerable trajectory for the shooter. Sounds like you might be planning another attack on my elk this year. Have a great adventure!

Hey Doug!!!
Yeah... looks like Brandon is going to join me. Maybe Tim also. Been shooting great today. New to me BW in my signature.

Hope you are doing well.

Thanks again to all for your suggestions.