Min. lb for Elk

[carpsniperg2]

its not about brand choice. its about what head will be best for the setup. the 2 blade will use less force to penetrate then the 3 blade thunderhead. also if heavier bone is hit the 2 blade will penetrate better threw it. if it was me i would 100% go to a 2 blade head/ bleeders are o.k. but not use a 3 blade head on any bow under 55lbs.

best thing to do is weight it on a scale to know the weight any pro shop should have one. or a reloader you might know as well.

[croix]

assuming an arrow length of 29" that arrow/broadhead combo should be about 387 grns which is well above the state minimum for 50 lb draw and should have good KE. i can't speak to the choice of 2 blade vs 3 blade, but either setup should be heavy enough.

http://www.huntersfriend.com/carbon_arrows/hunting_arrows_selection_guide_chapter_4.htm

[LCG]

its not about brand choice.

Broadheads and draw weight are like politics or religion, everyone has their opinion be it right or wrong.
My better half shoots a 43lb with a three blade slick tricks. She swares buzcuts are junk but there is no arguing with the elk and dear meat she stacks in the freezer.

Don

[yajsab]

The regs called out 40#.  It should be enough to drop a big game animal.

[smartazz171]

assuming an arrow length of 29" that arrow/broadhead combo should be about 387 grns which is well above the state minimum for 50 lb draw and should have good KE. i can't speak to the choice of 2 blade vs 3 blade, but either setup should be heavy enough.

http://www.huntersfriend.com/carbon_arrows/hunting_arrows_selection_guide_chapter_4.htm

Thanks for the link!  It's like Archery for dummies  (me). 

Very informative


Mike

[croix]

assuming an arrow length of 29" that arrow/broadhead combo should be about 387 grns which is well above the state minimum for 50 lb draw and should have good KE. i can't speak to the choice of 2 blade vs 3 blade, but either setup should be heavy enough.

http://www.huntersfriend.com/carbon_arrows/hunting_arrows_selection_guide_chapter_4.htm

Thanks for the link!  It's like Archery for dummies  (me). 

Very informative


Mike

that's why I use it 

[Shootmoore]

I think it was well covered by others above with good tech info.  I'm not a tech guy but I can say from personal experience that a 50 lb bow of any flavor with a good sharp broadhead is plenty good for elk.  When I was a little shaver I was shooting 45 to 50 pounds with a old Bear (70's era).  The broadheads were old bear 2 blades with a spit shine on the edge for luck.  It worked well on several deer and elk.  As I grew and started shooting heavier bows the only difference I noticed is the fudge factor increased a bit and the effective range for accuracy increased a bit.

Practice and proper shot choice outweigh the #'s of pull on a bow any day.

Shootmoore