I need some help from the hunting guru's
09-06-2002 | 02:27 PM
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From: Fenton mi
I need some help from the hunting guru's
ok i shoot a fred bear epic extreme with easton acc's
i pull 58 lbs but easily could go up to 60 or 62
i want to shoot rocket stealhead 125's this year whitetail hunting.
all my shots are within 25 yrds.
my ? is do you guys think that is enough muscle to use the mechanical head? should i pump the poundage up? or should i go back to a fixed blade system?
Hunt with your kids, not for them!
i pull 58 lbs but easily could go up to 60 or 62
i want to shoot rocket stealhead 125's this year whitetail hunting.
all my shots are within 25 yrds.
my ? is do you guys think that is enough muscle to use the mechanical head? should i pump the poundage up? or should i go back to a fixed blade system?
Hunt with your kids, not for them!
09-06-2002 | 02:35 PM
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RE: I need some help from the hunting guru's
Willisalb, depending on your draw length, which will determine speed, you may be ok with mechs. As long as you're getting in the neighborhood of 55# ke, you'll be ok for deer sized game.
Phil.
Phil.
09-06-2002 | 03:46 PM
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From: shepherd mi. USA
RE: I need some help from the hunting guru's
i also shoot a epic extreme 2000. i am set for 70 #'s and the bow shoots a great arrow. i think that if you want to use mechanical you should increase your poundage. i also beleive that fixed blades are the best.
hunt on
hunt on
09-06-2002 | 03:46 PM
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From: shepherd mi. USA
RE: I need some help from the hunting guru's
i also shoot a epic extreme 2000. i am set for 70 #'s and the bow shoots a great arrow. i think that if you want to use mechanical you should increase your poundage. i also beleive that fixed blades are the best.
hunt on
hunt on
09-06-2002 | 07:25 PM
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RE: I need some help from the hunting guru's
When I saw the title of this topic, I knew I had to give an opinion. <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
Now if I can only think of something to say. Well, that's not usually too much of a problem.<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
First, I wouldn't increase poundage just to shoot mechanicals. Draw weight should be something you can comfortably handle, as well as one that matches the spine on the arrow you're shooting. I'd go with a fixed blade, just because I'm not a big fan of mechanicals. If your draw length is anything less than 28", I would definitely go with a fixed blade.
Now if I can only think of something to say. Well, that's not usually too much of a problem.<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
First, I wouldn't increase poundage just to shoot mechanicals. Draw weight should be something you can comfortably handle, as well as one that matches the spine on the arrow you're shooting. I'd go with a fixed blade, just because I'm not a big fan of mechanicals. If your draw length is anything less than 28", I would definitely go with a fixed blade.
09-06-2002 | 08:54 PM
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From: calhoun georgia USA
RE: I need some help from the hunting guru's
i would keep the poundage at your comfort stage be it 58# or 60#. i would recommend the thunderhead 85gr. fixed heads, they fly really straight for a fixed blade.
jeff greene
jeff greene
09-06-2002 | 10:28 PM
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RE: I need some help from the hunting guru's
I am shooting a daton yukon ET at 27 inches and 60 pounds and have had great luck with 125 wasp jak hammers on deer last year . I harvested two deer last year both at 20 to 25 yards and both were complete pass throughs and very short tracking jobs, one went less than 40 yards on a dead run. I will be useing them again this year dont be afraid of them they work very well ,dead deer don't lie<img src=icon_smile_dead.gif border=0 align=middle>
