How slow is too slow?

[Jdeck09]

Next years bow will be better, every year

Yeah. I do my best not to chase the shiny new too much. With a couple kids the budget for new stuff has gone the way of the dodo.

 

[dyrtnappn]

Fast enough and heavy enough to kill. I had a complete pass through on my last big bull with 265fps and a 400gr arrow with a not top-of-the-line head. I upgraded bows, heavier arrow and now am at 285 with a 440gr arrow. It’s definitely more pleasant to shoot and I can really stretch that thing out, tighter pin spacing, etc. Worth the upgrade for me but your bow will kill just fine at reasonable distances and good shot placement.

 

[Bump79]

This is a fantastic breakdown. I really appreciate it. The spots I am ambushing elk generally are 50 or less. The rest of my hunts are whitetail.

We shot a nice bull at 42 yards on this hunt a few years back.

I am going to check the tune on my bow today or tomorrow so that I can eliminate that as a cause of the slowness.

My goal for the fall will be 60 yard max.

Happy to help! I would definitely consider lightening your setup with that's the case.

My general recommendation would be an Easton 5.0 Match Grade 340 or Terra Firma Sicario 350.