I chronographed my Hickory Creek Mini and got 290 fps with the limb bolts loosened 2 turns. It is easier to cock that way. The doe I shot last Tuesday did not move at all from the sound of the shot. I still remember twang then thwack as the arrow hit. I don't think they had any idea I was high above. If they are not pre-alerted they may not jump.
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Think bow speed matters?
- Thread starter Bwhana
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You called it, he just released another great video...https://youtu.be/puo1bAulPF4
Silvio
Well-Known Member
I believe the TV outdoor deer hunting programs paint a poor picture for long distance shots. What about getting close - this use to be a goal back in the 60's and 70's....I like getting close that's the rush I love to pull off on a good buck
Does bow speed matter to what? Animal jumping the string? You'll never outshoot their reflexes. I have a Hoyt RX3 - Turbo and first thing I did was build a 600gr+ arrow. My speed is around 250ish. Since not out shooting their reflexes is a given, I want to make sure I get the maximum penetration for when things go badly due to the jump. Say deer ducks and arrow hits it in the ball socket. I would rather my arrow have some weight behind it and a fixed head, rather than a 350gr arrow with a mechanical that's flying 320
mattfish
Active Member
I can’t seem to get it through my cranium. How much does the thinner arrow really matter with a much larger broad head leading the way? I understand the benefits regarding speed, wind drag etc. But if an 1” or better cutting diameter is leading the way does the smaller diameter really matter?
Dylan9862003
Well-Known Member
Both really great videos thank you for sharing
I shot at a doe with an old recurve long ago, she was alert, ducked the arrow and turned, ran 70 yards and fell over. when I went up to her, there the arrow was in her left shoulder. Only problem was I shot at her right shoulder. Never under estimate how much an alert deer can duck and turn - even at 17 yards.
The doe i took at the beginning of this season was at 22yds. She was broadside maybe a little quarter away. By the time the arrow got there she had turned enough to were the arrow went in at such an extreme quarter away the arrow entered the passenger side ride behind the shoulder, broadhead hit the inside of the near side shoulder bone and the arrow redirected out the neck towards her head. Cut her main artery and high velocity blood spray all over the place. Dead in less than 30feet from point of impact. It took me a while to figure out what happened. They are ninjas
Arkansas Deer Wacker
Member
I don't shoot deer more then 30 yards unless they have their head down or they are beast blinded with lust. Bucks I have found are not as jumpy, but she beast they can hit the dirt quick when the string sings. I watched this video also and thanks to Grant Woods for his research into this subject. I hate myself if I loose game so I do everything possible to ensure the kill. I've been blessed to only loose two deer during my entire time bow hunting. I take few chances with iffy shots as is my choice, but my friends on the other are another story.