How slow is too slow

[Blueridge]

Currently shooting #66 580 grain arrow but only getting 230fps. Is this too slow for elk. Shooting aluminum instead of carbon with 125 sevr broadheads. Proficient out to 50yds but want to stay ethical

 

[JD619er]

My recurve is only shooting 170 fps....your fine. That arrow will blow through an elk.

 

[CX5Ranch]

Ask Fred Bear if that's too slow

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[Rob5589]

Not at all.

 

[Wrench]

A sharp cut on contact head and you have a dangerous setup.

 

[sneaky]

20 years ago guys would have given their left nut to shoot 230fps. Speed is overrated. Accuracy kills.

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[Afhunter1]

56# longbow at 155-160 anything inside 30 is in serious trouble.

 

[Lowke01]

Currently shooting #66 580 grain arrow but only getting 230fps. Is this too slow for elk. Shooting aluminum instead of carbon with 125 sevr broadheads. Proficient out to 50yds but want to stay ethical

Agree with others, would just add that the slower the flight the larger your flight arch will be, especially on longer shots, so you have to be aware of that when trees and limbs are in the flight path.

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