By Is 500 grains enough arrow weight for elk?
Anything between 450 to 550 grains is an optimal elk arrow weight. So to split the difference, I try to keep my arrows at 500 grains. A good heavy arrow, with a 125 or 150 grain broadhead, is a beautiful thing.
How heavy should hunting arrows be?
Traditional archery hunting arrows should weigh between 375-1000 grains depending on the bow draw weight and arrow length. The bow draw weight will always be countered by the weight of the arrow. Example: A 40-pound bow draw weight should use a 500 gr arrow.
Is a 400 grain arrow good for elk?
The short answer is ‘yes. ‘ There are many elk killed every year with arrows in the 400 grain range. That and a sharp fixed head should do the trick. Sure, with a good sharp broadhead and a well-tuned flight.
What is a good FOC for elk hunting?
Arrow forward-of-center (FOC). Extreme FOC arrows (19-30% FOC) show a penetration increase of 20% for arrows of 800 grains, and 50% for arrows of 650 grains. Extreme FOC is most easily achievable with carbon shafts because of difficulty maintaining perfect arrow flight with other materials.
What grain arrow should I shoot for elk hunting?
For elk, I recommend a finished arrow weight of 420 grains as a minimum for hunters drawing 60-70 pounds. Although bows are becoming more efficient and lower-poundage bows are capable of taking down big game, higher poundage will certainly help you on large game animals.
Is a heavier arrow better for hunting?
Heavy arrows penetrate better. The first reason why it’s important to choose the best hunting arrow is because once an arrow leaves the string it ceases to be propelled. That force has a greater effect on the faster arrow (see Newton’s Second Law of Motion) so it decelerates faster than the slower arrow.
What grain arrow should I use for elk?
Is a 100 grain broadhead good for elk?
You can choose between 85-, 100- and 125-grain models with a carbon steel option available in 100 grain. Stick with the 100- and 125-grain models for elk with their 1 1/8-inch cutting diameter and option to re-sharpen. Similar to the G5 is the New Archery Hellrazor.
What is the best arrow weight for hunting?
To sum it up, under most deer hunting conditions, a mid-weight to heavy arrow weighing 7 to 9 grains per pound is a fine choice producing arrow speeds in the 220 to 250 fps range. If the shot distance may exceed 25 yards, then a mid-weight, 6 to 7 grains per pound, arrow pushing a medium sized broadhead is the best choice.
What weight Arrow/broad head for elk?
For bowhunting elk we recommend a minimum of 650 grains, total arrow weight including the arrow and the broadhead. Dr. Ashby’s reports confirm that 650 grains is the magic number for breaching heavy bone.*
How much does your hunting Arrow weigh?
For most archers (27 to 30 inch draw length and 60 to 70 pound draw out of a modern compound bow), an arrow weighing between 420 to 450 grain tends to lead to a great balance of speed and energy to be effective for hunting. Archers should try to avoid hunting with arrows that weight in under 380 grains due to lack of kinetic energy…
What does a heavy arrow weigh?
A midweight arrow weighs between 6.5 and 8 grains. Heavy arrows weigh over 8 grains. This information can be important when shooting a recurve, barebow or compound.