small game - archery ?

dogslayer · 03-01-2006, 12:23 AM

My bow is set to about 65lbs . I shoot rabbits . Am I bringing a " cannon to a knife fight " . I shot my first 2 rabbits (with my bow) last wekend . Should i be shooting somthing smaller ?

kevin1 · 03-01-2006, 06:03 AM

At least .

I have a 40# recurve that I use just for small game , bunnies don't need a lot of punch to go down .

NY Harvester · 03-01-2006, 06:34 AM

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1409172

Coyotestalker · 03-01-2006, 05:13 PM

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ORIGINAL: kevin1

At least .

I have a 40# recurve that I use just for small game , bunnies don't need a lot of punch to go down .

I agree. You don't want that arrow flying off after passing through the rabbit, even if it is a blunt tips or judo point.

jmanary · 03-04-2006, 10:55 AM

I think if your going to hunt deer or other bigger game with that bow, it is great practice to hunt rabbits or other small game with it.

24/7 hunter · 03-05-2006, 09:54 AM

during the summer I shoot chipmunks with a 57# compound. got one through the shoulders at 15 yards through brush