Question for those who elk hunt

[solocam_aggie]

Do you use your same set up (i.e. arrows and heads) for whitetail as you do elk? I have some FMJs with 125 grain heads with a total arrow weight close to 600. Wondering if I should go lighter for whitetail, or just roll with the same equip.

[WItoTX]

I don't hunt white tails with a bow just because bow elk season is the same time as white tail and I'd rather hunt elk, but I would use the same set up for both if I was hunting white tails with my bow.

[TxAg]

Leave it alone

[Sackett]

I use the exact same set-up except when hunting whitetail, I like Rage hypodermics. When hunting elk, I have QAD exodus on the end.

[solocam_aggie]

I use the exact same set-up except when hunting whitetail, I like Rage hypodermics. When hunting elk, I have QAD exodus on the end.

Those are my heads as well.

[Landrover]

600 grains puts you close to the sweet spot. Definitely dont decrease poundage.[emoji1018][emoji1018][emoji1018]

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[Martin]

You're good.

[Stins]

same set up

[Bryan11]

No disadvantage shooting heavy on whitetail especially at short distances. You should be able to pass through any shoulder at that weight and distance.

[tpcollins]

I’ve taken 2 elk with Easton aluminum XX75 shafts and 125gr Thunderheads.

[easeup]

heavy is better than light and fast for elk. It seems that most guys try to find a perfect blend of speed for trajectory reasons and weight for penetration. so many end up with a set up of like 425min to 525 grns. naturally the trad guys have heavier set ups. So if your shot is longer than say about 40yds you like having a little more speed to help make sure you hit the right spot. but bottom line is you have to hit the spot to kill these big boys.

[muddyfuzzy]

Do you use your same set up (i.e. arrows and heads) for whitetail as you do elk? I have some FMJs with 125 grain heads with a total arrow weight close to 600. Wondering if I should go lighter for whitetail, or just roll with the same equip.

Continue laying down hate with the current set up imo


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[Throwin Darts]

Stick with the same setup. That way if you hit shoulder on a whitetail you have more of a chance to blow through it than throwing some lightweight arrow setup at it to pick up a few FPS.

[jds247]

I'm at 540 grains for everything I shoot at.. you won't notice any trajectory issues at whitetail distances.. sweet spot for me is above 500 grains and above 270 ft per second..

[Big Lee]

Anything that will harvest Elk will harvest WT. Tune your Elk setup to perfection and have fun. Now.... If you need an excuse to buy new BH's or Arrows that's a different thread. Lol