Kinetic energy for elk?

Hey Guys,

I'm new to western archery hunting, have a question for you experienced arrow flingers in the group. I am shooting a Bear Carnage LH 70# with a 384 grain arrow at 266 f.p.s. according to a kinetic energy calculator it shows I am sitting at a little over 60# of KE. I am shooting a 1" 3 blade Rocket Ultimate Steel broadhead. My question is, is this enough? I know the traditional crew pulls it off with a lot less but I would appreciate some boots on the ground experience telling me what they think and what they are shooting. Thanks JB.
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Turokman123
I would say that the KE is enough, but i would not use that small of a broadhead, you should at least use 1 1/2 inch if you are hunting elk. Back to the point, yes the KE is enough and should go right through the elk if I'm correct, i shoot 52 lbs of KE and it goes about all the way through. But then again i shoot a Mathews
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nuttinbutchunks
Shot placement is most critical. The better KE, momentem, and cuttuing diamenter, the more forgiving shot placement is. But for the most part it's up to you.
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just curious, how are you only at 266 fps with a carnage rated at what like 345? and your arrow isnt that heavy...what's your draw length 26?

just curious for a carnage at 70lbs and like a 380 grain arrow it just seems low to me
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