Elk arrow question?

[rhendrix]

Currently shooting Easton axis nano (340 spine) cut to 28.75", with a 100 grain slick trick magnum. Total arrow weight is 414 grains at around 298-300 fps. Would it be worth it to buy some fmj's to get better penetration or will this be sufficient?

 

[voidecho]

That's 82 lbs of kenetic energy. Pretty sure that'll kill anything.

 

[G-unit]

Should have no problem blasting through anything.
G

 

[blackveltbowhunter]

What you are shooting now will knock down anything you want to kill. But, The FMJ is a heavier arrow, and possibly more consistent as well. The down side to the FMJ is keeping your FOC up. Depending on what you are running for Vanes and nocks, you may want to consider increased weight up front if you switch.

 

[rhendrix]

Figured I was ok, and I know the axis line is tough, but I've heard of several people running 500 grain setups for elk so I thought I'd ask.

 

[voidecho]

I'm running 520 for everything, but my experience is limited. I'm still getting good speed (290 fps), but I'm all about overkill. I want to have the best chance at a kill if something goes wrong, like me hitting a big bone. Heavy, narrow diameter arrows with good FOC and sharp fixed head broadheads and a bow that can fling them fast and more importantly, accurately.

 

[yak]

That setup will kill an elk easily. I shoot a 350gr arrow with 100gr fixed blade broadhead at ~290fps. Put a quartering away shot on a cow last year at 55yds; passed right through a rib, hit the vitals and passed straight through the backside shoulder blade. I heard the arrow sail into the trees behind her, never to be found again.

 

[SDHNTR]

Since you are considering switching, shoot a .300 spine Axis Nano, or other, and a 125 gr broadhead. Now, you're talking.

 

[justin davis]

Yea it will do the trick. With that said I always think a heavier arrow does better. 460-500 grain arrow out preform arrows that weigh 400 when something bad happens.

 

[squeekieslayer]

I am in the process of adding 80 pound limbs and beefing up my arrows. I have always thought 400 is enough... I still do, but I feel like my elite answer pulls at 65 pounds with 70 pound limbs so I figure 80 should feel like 75... Why not beef up

Joe

 

[mattstanton]

Ur fine

 

[Bughalli]

I shoot a nearly identical arrow, length and speed. Same broad head as well, at least when a fixed blade is required. Most shots I've taken have been complete pass through or buried up to the vane. Plenty of energy in that setup. As others have said a heavier arrow will help when bone is hit, but I don't think it's worth switching at this point.