Check my Wife's Elk Arrow Build

[Ucsdryder]

Not a chance I’d go that low for elk. What’s his reasoning for choosing 375? I think 525+ is a bit high but I think 435-450 is a great build. There’s a reason trad guys shoot heavy with similar setups. Keep your shots within 30 yards and put her at 425-450 and go kill something.

 

[ncavi8tor]

I like the Axis over the FMJ. I take the weight I save in GPI and stack it up front for a little extra FOC.

Agree with this!! The Axis is a MUCH better shaft than the FMJs. A 420 to 450 grain arrow with at least 15% FOC would be money! Good luck!

NC

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[stonewall]

I’m with these above. I’d go 400-450 total weight. Whatever groups best in that range. And I say axis over fmj as well. I’m no expert that just my opinion. I just ordered some bea rampages for my wife and will try the focos system. Think finished arrow will be around 440. But that’s just for deer and such around here

 

[Bill V]

I think the setup you chose is a good one. I wouldn't go any lighter. With light poundage setups on big animals, I generally recommend going as heavy as you can with an acceptable trajectory for the distance you want to shoot. This is often around 425-475 grains. The sharpness and edge retention of Iron Will broadheads greatly reduces the force required to penetrate, so will penetration further than most people expect. Good hunting!