RE: Lots of Q and A coming
 

That is the best to get around the shield, but I have been able to punch clean through both sides of the shield on square broadside shots with my Bow Tech allegiance 70lb by 29" draw, and a four blade Muzzy.

RE: Lots of Q and A coming
 

Hubby carries .357 when we're out after hogs but brother carries his .45 as a back up.
Have split groups and when cutting the straps, hear they came back down the blood trail. Hubby thougt it was us yanking his chain, mumbled, then heard grunts. His rifle was leaning in the tree and he was 3 ft from a big boar who was just as surprised to see him. Forgot he had his pistol and hog's eyes got big, squealed and hauled the other way. It's nice to have the back up but even the most experienced hunters can get flustered when they're that close.
Hope you have a great hunt!