Never shot a bear...but..
 

Will my setup work on black bear?

I shoot Beaman ICS Hunter 400's tipped with Rocket Stealhead 100's at 252 fps. If I crank it up to 70, it would be faster.

I have been seeing bear at one of my treestands and have had to wait for hours to come down......just to be sure they are gone.

I know I'd like to harvest one with my bow someday...but would want to make sure my setup will do well first.

If my arrows or broadheads are unsuitable....what is?

RE: Never shot a bear...but..
 

You should figure out your kinetic energy and then ask this question. I don't think a lot of people will recommend mechanicals for bear.

RE: Never shot a bear...but..
 

I'd say with your setup and a well placed shot, you shouldnt have a problem at all.

RE: Never shot a bear...but..
 

Thank you for the replies guys. I'm getting ready to go to the shop now and have her cranked up to 70 and we're gonna re-tune and paper tune. Thanks again.

RE: Never shot a bear...but..
 

How many lbs are you shooting at now? Make sure those 400's are still ok at 70lbs. You might need to switch to the 340's.

RE: Never shot a bear...but..
 

@ 70lbs you should have plenty of KE to get thru a bruin. Good luck, I've always wanted to arrow a bear.

RE: Never shot a bear...but..
 

I'm at 60 now...what do I look for with my 400's when I switch to 70? Getting ready to go to shop now. I mean...like how will I know if I have to switch to 340's?

RE: Never shot a bear...but..
 

they should tell you what to use. I also shoot bemans ICS 400's.

RE: Never shot a bear...but..
 

You can enter your info into Bemans shaft selector to get an idea. http://www.beman.com/shaft-selector/index.tpl

But I'm sure the pro-shop will be able to give you a definative answer.

RE: Never shot a bear...but..
 

Alias,

I use Beman ICS 400's and pull 70 pounds. My arrows fly true and I use a fixed broad head, so I think you should be fine.