Pushing the Limits of Archery (pix fixed)
03-04-2008 | 01:50 PM
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Pushing the Limits of Archery (pix fixed)
So, according to the designer of my Iron Mace, thisguy is a collegue - andwas using some of the HCA Speed Pro 5.5 arrows on an experimental basisout of his 80# PSE X-Force and laying the smack down on some major-league big game.
The details: Bow was pushing in the neighborhood of 400 fps with an arrow in the neighborhood of 325 grains. KE in the 115# range.
Check out the near-passthrough on the elephant. Flippin' sweet.
He was definitely outside the warranty limits on his PSE, but there was a rumor going around that PSE was prepared to dip their warranty down in '08 to 4 grains per pound... Which would put him right on the money (4.06). Apparently everything performed in a reliable, consistent manner.
So, I guess it looks like HCA isn't the only one building bows to perform reliably with that kind of setup.
The details: Bow was pushing in the neighborhood of 400 fps with an arrow in the neighborhood of 325 grains. KE in the 115# range.
Check out the near-passthrough on the elephant. Flippin' sweet.
He was definitely outside the warranty limits on his PSE, but there was a rumor going around that PSE was prepared to dip their warranty down in '08 to 4 grains per pound... Which would put him right on the money (4.06). Apparently everything performed in a reliable, consistent manner.
So, I guess it looks like HCA isn't the only one building bows to perform reliably with that kind of setup.
Those pictures are incredible.
03-04-2008 | 03:34 PM
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RE: Pushing the Limits of Archery (pix fixed)
Okay, let's try this thread again. It went way off topic in a bad way.
Let me also say to you guys that are basically parroting the PETA mindset, only applying your reasoningto African game. Do your research before you open your mouth. [:@]
Here's a place to start: http://www.iwmc.org/elephant/981127.htm
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hUYjJJiZnA6gpuz-BtqIRWc2LQ9QD8V1ILAO0
Let me also say to you guys that are basically parroting the PETA mindset, only applying your reasoningto African game. Do your research before you open your mouth. [:@]
Here's a place to start: http://www.iwmc.org/elephant/981127.htm
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hUYjJJiZnA6gpuz-BtqIRWc2LQ9QD8V1ILAO0
03-04-2008 | 03:36 PM
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RE: Pushing the Limits of Archery (pix fixed)
Atta girl!
ORIGINAL: HNI_Christine
Okay, let's try this thread again. It went way off topic in a bad way.
Let me also say to you guys that are basically parroting the PETA mindset, only applying your reasoningto African game. Do your research before you open your mouth. [:@]
Here's a place to start: http://www.iwmc.org/elephant/981127.htm
Okay, let's try this thread again. It went way off topic in a bad way.
Let me also say to you guys that are basically parroting the PETA mindset, only applying your reasoningto African game. Do your research before you open your mouth. [:@]
Here's a place to start: http://www.iwmc.org/elephant/981127.htm
03-04-2008 | 03:37 PM
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RE: Pushing the Limits of Archery (pix fixed)
I was just thru the first page ofthe great african debate when it went poof from underneath me. Glad you are giving it a second chance Christine. I'll keep my opinion to myself, as I think it would be a chance of a lifetime to hunt africa.
Regarding the light arrow thing, you put something moving REALLY fast with a REALLY sharp head on it and you are going to get some penetration. 115# of KE is HUGE coming out of a bow.
Regarding the light arrow thing, you put something moving REALLY fast with a REALLY sharp head on it and you are going to get some penetration. 115# of KE is HUGE coming out of a bow.
03-04-2008 | 03:43 PM
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RE: Pushing the Limits of Archery (pix fixed)
I'm pretty impressed with the fact that the old Zwickey could fly straight at almost 400fps. Says alot about that head and the bowhunter's ability to tune a bow. Any particulars on the buffalo that was killed like shot placement, penetration, etc?