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Offline JasonG

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Mathews dr 2?
« on: October 04, 2015, 08:24:59 PM »
I have a Mathews dr 2 I bought from a friend a few years ago. I have finally got into a good practice routine on a weekly basis. The bow has a 70 lb draw. I would like to hunt  elk next year. Is this bow sufficient? What weight arrows would be best? Sorry I'm new to archery. Thanks Jason

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Re: Mathews dr 2?
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2015, 11:52:14 PM »
Plenty of bow for elk. Shoot a fairly Heavy arrow for penitration 100 grain 3 blade would be my recommendation   Maybe somebody else that shoots 70 lb will chime in. I shoot low poundage and kill elk but I am a close range shooter

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Re: Mathews dr 2?
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2015, 05:09:17 PM »
what do you consider close range?

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Re: Mathews dr 2?
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2015, 10:44:59 PM »
20 yrds @ 50 lb

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Re: Mathews dr 2?
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2015, 11:32:33 PM »
As long as you have an arrow/broadhead combo that weighs at least 420 grains, you will be fine.  100 grain BH's seem to be the most popular, I hear the Savoras are knocking a lot of animals down this year....   ;)

Scroll down through the archery section and most of your questions should be answered there.  Good luck.

 


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