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10-30-2008, 07:48 AM

#21

zrexpilot

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Join Date: Nov 2003

Location: Texas

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RE: lost 2 in 2 days

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Was the first shot a pass thru?the second must not have been ,if feathers were dry.Take your bow in and get it completely tuned.You don't seem to be getting the most penetration with it.what poundage are you shooting.what's the setup?you shuld have stayed with the buck over as many properties as needed.IMO Good Luck

The first shot was not a pass through, (spike) slight quartering away, seemed it hit the opposite shoulder, it buried to the fletching, I could see it clearly as he ran off so I know where I hit.
second shot was a pass through, seemed a bit low, nfeathers were not soaked, but way to much blood on the ground, I waited an hour on that shot, but the more I think about, I think I pushed him, because of that huge spot of blood 30-40 yds away, it seemed way to fresh when I got to it, because an hour later when we walked passed it again it had soaked into the ground and looked a lot older.
I think I should have waited 4 hours and I bet he would have been right there.
Bow is a Bear TRX shooting 278 fps. @70 lbs.

10-30-2008, 07:57 AM

#22

gplant

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Join Date: May 2007

Location: Mich

Posts: 1,090

RE: lost 2 in 2 days

HANG IN THERE!!!! It happens to all of us and if it hasnt you havent been hunting long!Like Preacher said same here,I to went through this a long time back and I have got to have a perfect shot to let it fly. Now check out your gear make sure everything is on and your mood is good and get back after'em!!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!!