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wondering what yall think of my setup

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hawkbow:
Sounds like youhave a good set up, I don't claim to be any sort of expert at anything but have harvested several hundred aimals with a long bow. My only advise would be get as close as you can, shoot only within your comfort range and hunt safe... Good hunting... Mike 

Justin Snyder:

--- Quote from: mullet on January 31, 2008, 10:46:08 pm ---  Personally I think shooting at that distance with that light of bow and light arrows is too far for penetration on large animals.I don't see a problem on small game.

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What Hillbilly said.  I would try a penetration test before I shot over 10 yards with that light of a bow.  But then it wouldn't even be legal here for anything other than small game. Justin

recurve shooter:
cool, how could i do a penetration test?

jamie:
sorry to disagree but you should be fine at 20 yards, also disagree with the weight of the arra. id go heavy rather than light its not about getting the arra there fast its the weight driving the arra in. i took a doe from a seated position on the ground with my first stone tooled bow. that bow was in the low 40"s for poundage. doe was 15 yards away and i couldnt move to draw the bow so i shot it from the hip with a short draw. arra was stone tipped and weighed in the high 500 to 600 grain. i later measured  how far i had drawn the bow and figured i only drew about 37lbs. the arra punched a hole through both sides of that deer. shot placement is more crucial with the lighter setup because you have less chance of breaking bone. on the bright side shot placement is also easier with the lighter setup. peace

adb:
Personally, for hunting, I like to use HEAVY arrows, with 2 blade broadheads. Light arrows fly nice and flat, but they don't penetrate very well. If you're limiting yourself to 20 yard shots anyway, the difference in trajectory will be negligible. There is an excellent article in the latest edition of Trad Bowhunter magazine... check it out.

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