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Oregon Elk Hunters...Question for ya!

Started by Wannabe1, June 05, 2009, 07:26:00 PM

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Wannabe1

Got some new Easton Legacy 2016's coming for my Morrison recurve. They will be 29.5 bop and the bow is 60", 50# @ 29". Would like a suggestion on up front grain weight for our Rosies here west of the Cascades.

Thanks in advance.   :wavey:
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wingnut

Well not all 50# bows are the same, so I'd say tune the arrows to the bow and whatever you end up with up front is the ticket.

Roseys are not that hard to kill, put an arrow with a sharp BH through both lungs and you are packing meat.  . .a lot of meat.  LOL

Mike
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Longbowz

While I wouldn't classify any elk especially the largest of the species to be "easy to kill", anything above 125 grains should be fine.
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snag

Yep, with 125gr. heads you should be on the money. I like more weight up front myself...
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Wannabe1

Snag: How much do you like up front? I want to make sure that if the situation arises my setup will get the job done. I understand about a sharp broad head and shot placement are the key but, I've also read that substantial weight up front helps with penetration. But, what is considered a good weight?
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"The Mountains are calling and, I must go!" John Muir

snag

Your setup will do the job with good arrow placement. It is just that I like 160gr for wood arrows and with carbons I tune them with 225-250gr. I get great arrow flight (first and foremost!) and they pack a punch.
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snag

...can't edit yet!  I wanted to add that I am shooting shafts that are 80-85# and 95# and with carbons 98.5# out of a 55# recurve.
Isaiah 49:2...he made me a polished arrow and concealed me in his quiver.

Wannabe1

Thanks, appreciate the info guys. Gonna start looking for a good broad head to put on these shafts and get em tuned to the bow. Season is right around the corner and I'll need to get used to shooting them with the bow.
Desert Shield/Storm, Somalia and IOF Veteran
"The Mountains are calling and, I must go!" John Muir

Longbowz

Any good two blade will be fine. I'm currently using Muzzy Phantoms, but I've had great luck with Zwickey Eskimo's, but there are other equally good ones.

Good luck......
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snag

I'd put STOS 160gr. heads in that mix if you went with more spine.
Isaiah 49:2...he made me a polished arrow and concealed me in his quiver.

Wannabe1

I was looking at the new 150gr Woodsman screw in. Sounds like that should do the trick. I haven't ordered them yet as now I'm wondering if the Easton Legacy 2016 is enough spine. Thinking I should have stuck with my AD Trad Lites!   :biglaugh:
Desert Shield/Storm, Somalia and IOF Veteran
"The Mountains are calling and, I must go!" John Muir

Oregon Okie

I think it's going to be a little weak but hopefully they'll shoot. You have to add insert weight along with the 150 gn. I think it's around 40 gr for a regular aluminum insert.
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Wannabe1

Hey guys, what's the max head weight you would put on these 2016s before it weakens the spine? I might just stay with 125gr and use them for smaller game. Let me know what you think.
Desert Shield/Storm, Somalia and IOF Veteran
"The Mountains are calling and, I must go!" John Muir

Santiam

I don't see a problem with a 125 if it gets your spine right...A properly spined arrow flying true will out penetrate a poorly spined arrow with a heavy broadhead..

I say tune it up and go hunting...  :thumbsup:
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Wannabe1

Thanks Bill! Been doing a lot of reading today and educating myself. I think I'm going to put a 125gr single bevel broad head on these, tune them, and then take them hunting. Deer and Elk both! Appreciate all the input from everyone.
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"The Mountains are calling and, I must go!" John Muir

Bear Heart

I think anything over 125 is gonna make them pretty weak.
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