Pushing the Limits of Archery (pix fixed)

[quiksilver]

So, according to the designer of my Iron Mace, thisguy is a collegue - andwas using some of the HCA Speed Pro 5.5 arrows on an experimental basisout of his 80# PSE X-Force and laying the smack down on some major-league big game.

The details: Bow was pushing in the neighborhood of 400 fps with an arrow in the neighborhood of 325 grains. KE in the 115# range.

Check out the near-passthrough on the elephant. Flippin' sweet.













He was definitely outside the warranty limits on his PSE, but there was a rumor going around that PSE was prepared to dip their warranty down in '08 to 4 grains per pound... Which would put him right on the money (4.06). Apparently everything performed in a reliable, consistent manner.

So, I guess it looks like HCA isn't the only one building bows to perform reliably with that kind of setup.

[Vabowman]

Is elephant meat any good??

[twildasin]

I should have known (Quick) that this would be a thread about light arrows traveling fast!Those pictures are incredible.

[HNI_Christine]

Okay, let's try this thread again. It went way off topic in a bad way.

Let me also say to you guys that are basically parroting the PETA mindset, only applying your reasoningto African game. Do your research before you open your mouth. [:@]

Here's a place to start: http://www.iwmc.org/elephant/981127.htm

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hUYjJJiZnA6gpuz-BtqIRWc2LQ9QD8V1ILAO0

[KodiakArcher]

Thanks Christine! Exactly what I was just typing in response to the deleted thread.

[TeeJay]

Atta girl!

ORIGINAL: HNI_Christine

Okay, let's try this thread again. It went way off topic in a bad way.

Let me also say to you guys that are basically parroting the PETA mindset, only applying your reasoningto African game. Do your research before you open your mouth. [:@]

Here's a place to start: http://www.iwmc.org/elephant/981127.htm

[rybohunter]

I was just thru the first page ofthe great african debate when it went poof from underneath me. Glad you are giving it a second chance Christine. I'll keep my opinion to myself, as I think it would be a chance of a lifetime to hunt africa.


Regarding the light arrow thing, you put something moving REALLY fast with a REALLY sharp head on it and you are going to get some penetration. 115# of KE is HUGE coming out of a bow.

[hardcorehunter]

I'll 3rd that. Nicelink of info you produced.

[dukemichaels]

Awwwwe.. I was just on page 4 Christine. Then it went away. Forever.

[Doegirl75]

I'm pretty impressed with the fact that the old Zwickey could fly straight at almost 400fps. Says alot about that head and the bowhunter's ability to tune a bow. Any particulars on the buffalo that was killed like shot placement, penetration, etc?