Elk hunters. What’s your favorite bow to take to the mountains

[Geewhiz]

I still shoot a '13 mathews ZXT. I bought it used and have taken 8 bulls with it so far I believe. Shoots just fine. Every time I think about getting a new bow I take a wander to the archery shop to find out the new flagship bows shoot maybe 1-2% faster and only a few oz lighter at a price of only $1800. I'll pass.

 

[roadrunner]

The one I'm currently shooting. Only have one, so...

 

[Sitting in trees]

The rumor is a 33" version similar to a Mach 30.

That would be cool. With a 7” BH I bet the string angle would still be really good

 

[P dog]

Hoyt Faktor. Killed many of deer with it but no elk....yet! Just got notified yesterday i drew a leftover WY tag.

 

[SquirrelyDan]

I’m curious if PSE is going to make any changes with the Mach 34. They are so popular it seems like they don’t need to.

I’d absolutely love to see Elite do a 35 ata lightweight carbon

I think they will add the new features seen on the Mach 30. Roller gaurd, quiver, lower stab mount, quiver. I have also heard rumor of a new 32/33 inch carbon speed bow in the works.

I’ve been running the Mach34 with only a quiver and sight, it shoots great without a stab for me. Cranked it up to 87lbs and havent had an arrow not pass through yet.

 

[KHNC]

PSE Mach 34 . super light setup, specifically for elk.

 

[Sitting in trees]

I think they will add the new features seen on the Mach 30. Roller gaurd, quiver, lower stab mount, quiver. I have also heard rumor of a new 32/33 inch carbon speed bow in the works.

I’ve been running the Mach34 with only a quiver and sight, it shoots great without a stab for me. Cranked it up to 87lbs and havent had an arrow not pass through yet.

Wow! 87lbs. Your arrow must be screaming! That’s cool it shoots so well like that. Seems like a lot of dudes are running back bars and a stab with those

 

[DKennedy951]

Took my Evoke 31 with me last year, but didn't fill a tag. It has killed plenty of deer for me and I'm sure it will work great for elk when I don't blow opportunities.

 

[Firestone]

Mathews Switchback because if it ain’t broke don’t fix it!

God that was a smooth shooting bow.

I am still shooting a Destroyer 340, using the same concept as Indian Summer

 

[Sitting in trees]

Took my Evoke 31 with me last year, but didn't fill a tag. It has killed plenty of deer for me and I'm sure it will work great for elk when I don't blow opportunities.

lol. At least you’re doing well enough to have an encounter. My elk hunting is more hiking with a bow

 

[P dog]

Nothing wrong with older bows. It's definitely the hunter that is the X factor.

 

[High Climber]

I’ll be packing a Mathews lift 33 this year. The last 15 or 16 years has been a PSE X-Force 7 I’ll still bring it to camp for a back up. Good luck everyone

 

[trophyhill]

My favorite bow is the bow I've been hunting with since 2010. I bucked the trend of buying a bow every other year. I bought a Bowtech SR6 and gave my backup bow to a friend a couple years ago and ended up trading him my SR6 to get my backup bow back. I just love my Bowtech D350 and have 2 set up identical. Love my D350!

 

[Sitting in trees]

My favorite bow is the bow I've been hunting with since 2010. I bucked the trend of buying a bow every other year. I bought a Bowtech SR6 and gave my backup bow to a friend a couple years ago and ended up trading him my SR6 to get my backup bow back. I just love my Bowtech D350 and have 2 set up identical. Love my D350!

I really like some of the older bows as well. Been looking at picking up an older Elite or Hoyt.

 

[Steven.Elmore]

Mathews VXR 31.5, won it in 2020 at a RMEF banquet. I have a V3X but it does not shoot the same, the VXR is probably one of my all time favorites.

 

[Afhunter1]

58" Tolke Chinook 53#@26"

 

[hoosierhunter11]

Mathews DXT! Bought it the week after HS graduation and still kicking. Haven't shot an elk with it yet but plenty of deer and other critters.

 

[Cliffy65]

Traverse is my go to for big game. Vertix or V3 as back ups.

 

[Backyard]

My Prime Centergy works well for me. But
It’s also my only bow along with my old backup.


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[Coveyleader]

58 lb 2001 Mathews Conquest 2 44” a2a