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Some hunts are in the saddle, while others are in my hang on. Thought I'd share my experiences of my first year going fully trad on public land.
These are 300 grain VPA. I test shot them after I shot my doe with the rifle. First arrow went through opposite shoulder and stuck out 2". The 2nd arrow didn't hit shoulder and passed through. Negligible damage.Great video! I also shoot a longbow with a 714 grain arrow. They do drop like a rock past 15 yards! It loomed Luke you had a badger broadhead. I have some but have not had a chance to draw blood. How do they perform?
For shooting to the off-hand side yes. I've never used just steps before though.Great video thanks for posting.
Do you find using a platform with your saddle to offer more maneuverability than just using steps.
I bought a recurve to start practicing with, but I'm not sure how far I'm gonna get with it. My shoulders already aren't great and I have the same concerns as you- I'm a short DL.My 1st trad kill deer was with a vpa 3 blade. My arrow weight is usually in the upper 500s but I can’t remember exactly what Set up I was using that year. What distance did you make the practice shot on the doe to get full penetration through that opposite shoulder and what’s your DL and poundage. Don’t worry about the damage. These bows kill on super sharp broadheads making clean cuts that keep bleeding.
I’m pulling 50#@ 25in DL I lost 2 deer this year from hitting the shoulder and not getting any penetration. I’m shooting 2 blade grizzly’s at 565 total arrow weight. No blood to trail on either deer that I could find. My dog found one arrow 130 yards away. It was a 15 yard shot and I don’t even think the full broadhead penetrated under the skin. I’m very discussed this year. I think it’s been 4-5 seasons of a trad bow only journey. I killed a few does and hogs. Never got a buck. It’s been a long road. Pulling out the rifle this year. My DL kills me. My bow is 54in. A longer bow will give me more power. I need to try that route.
What bow quiver is that ...?My 1st trad kill deer was with a vpa 3 blade. My arrow weight is usually in the upper 500s but I can’t remember exactly what Set up I was using that year. What distance did you make the practice shot on the doe to get full penetration through that opposite shoulder and what’s your DL and poundage. Don’t worry about the damage. These bows kill on super sharp broadheads making clean cuts that keep bleeding.
I’m pulling 50#@ 25in DL I lost 2 deer this year from hitting the shoulder and not getting any penetration. I’m shooting 2 blade grizzly’s at 565 total arrow weight. No blood to trail on either deer that I could find. My dog found one arrow 130 yards away. It was a 15 yard shot and I don’t even think the full broadhead penetrated under the skin. I’m very discussed this year. I think it’s been 4-5 seasons of a trad bow only journey. I killed a few does and hogs. Never got a buck. It’s been a long road. Pulling out the rifle this year. My DL kills me. My bow is 54in. A longer bow will give me more power. I need to try that route.