Minimum KE for deer hunting?
04-25-2008 | 08:33 AM
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RE: Minimum KE for deer hunting?
Many hunting and arrow "experts" recommend 25-39 ft lbs for thin skinned game (deer, antelope, etc). A wide range probably due to the fact that even within the same species (like deer) does, bucks, and yearlings are very diifferent.
Here is a KE calculator:
Bowhunting Info Kinetic Energy Calculator
Great post by davidmil, I also prefer sharp coc broadheads(just my preference) and the most weight she can comfortably draw.
Here is a KE calculator:
Bowhunting Info Kinetic Energy Calculator
Great post by davidmil, I also prefer sharp coc broadheads(just my preference) and the most weight she can comfortably draw.
04-25-2008 | 07:14 PM
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RE: Minimum KE for deer hunting?
ORIGINAL: davidmil
The only problem with lower poundage and K.E. is you have to be very disciplined at shot selection. Ranges should be shortened and big bone avoided at all cost.
The only problem with lower poundage and K.E. is you have to be very disciplined at shot selection. Ranges should be shortened and big bone avoided at all cost.
Talking to my wife, she is a bit reluctant about getting anything else besides what she is shooting right now.
So, gonna take it slow and see how well she does with her bow for the next couple months.
Then see where she is at in her commitment, and her draw weight, and maybe go out and take a look around at what is out there....
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