RE: Arrow Speed, Misjudged Yardage & Ethics
Would the results of the test be the same if the bows are shot from an elevated position? Even if the arrow drop is minimal in difference wouldn't the extra milisecond of speed the faster arrow gives you be an advantage since animals can cover alot of distance in a milisecond? If you can see your arrow fly why would you think an animal would not see it? I've shot self bows since 1962. I've had plenty of deer jump arrows before impact and spin out of the way before impact. Why? Because they could see my arrow! Last year I watched one of my friends try to shoot a doe with an old Bear Hunter 41" round wheeled dinosaur from 20 yards. That doe gave him three broadsides and dodged all three arrows. Is he a poor shot or judge in distance? Well he has 8 P&Y and two bobcats he took with the same bow so I don't think so. Am I talking with my tongue in cheek? you bet! I still have to wait two weeks before my bowseason starts! Hey I'll be the first in line when Bowtech comes out with a 400fps bow!