Suggestions for new archery setup..

[gdog]

I haven't bowhunted in few years and want to hunt elk with a bow for the first time this coming fall. Will probably buy a spike tag and have at it.

So..I need all new equipment and am looking for some suggestions. I have a pretty short draw length and need to figure out what the best setup would be. My old bow was a PSE with a overdraw on it. Arrows looked like crossbow bolts.

What is the preferred setup for archery elk hunting in regards to arrow/broadhead weight and bow speed? Better to shoot a heavier arrow/broadhead combo or go for speed using lighter arrow/broadhead.

Will be looking at the Bowtech and Matthew bows first.

Any and all suggestions appreciated.

 

[Lien2]

Well I am far from an expert on archery elk, but in my opinion, here is what I recommend:
-Shoot an arrow that has a total weight of at least 400 grains.
-Shoot a bow with at least a 60# draw weight.
-Use a fixed blade broadhead.
-A Kinetic Energy of around 60 is good.
-Make sure your arrows are properly spined.

I shoot a Matthews Switchback, set at 70lbs, 125 gr. broadhead, Easton Axis ST 340 arrows with a total weight of 437 grains. Of the 5 animals I shot this past year, I had complete (hot knife through butter) penetration on every one. Of course, none of those animals was an elk..........YET!!!
I'm sure others have great suggestions also, and I'm sure I'll hear it from the light arrow, or expandable b-head guys too. This is just what I will use on elk. Matthews, Bowtech, Hoyt all have great bows, shoot them all, decide for yourself, and have fun taking that Matthews home!
Good luck!!!

Lien2

 

[gdog]

I hope to get out next week and shoot a few bows. I've had good luck with the mech. broadheads in the past, but was going to go with fixed blades for elk..unless otherwise pursuaded.

Need to also decide on what kind of rest. See a lot of guys using the drop-away rests, but have no experience with those.

Thanks!

 

[Lien2]

Good luck shooting the bows, you'll have fun. Bows have advanced so far in the last few years it's amazing.

Drop away rests are good. Schaffer's are good, but should be for $105. I shoot a Whisker Bisquit, it is the best hunting rest IMO, total containment. I also use it for 3D and shoot as good, if not better than many others that use drop aways. I plan on getting a drop away as soon as someone comes out with one that doesn't have the cord involved. I have seen a few break, or get tangled in brush and break the attachment on the rest, etc.

Lien2