What a spectacular return to trad. That would be the trophy of a lifetime for me  Congratulations.  JV

This is an excellent reference from Oak Creek. Thank you for sharing this.

Always encouraging.

I'm just about to book my first personal plains game hunt for this July and was looking for bow/arrow setup feedback from those who've done it.

Currently I have a 54lb Hoyt Satori shooting 500gr arrows. Will this be enough arrow at this setup or should I punch closer to 600gr? Also, is 54lbs enough for everything from warthog up to eland and zebra?

Lastly, what would the recommended minimum draw / arrow weight be for giraffe? I'm on the fence about going for one but might bring a second heavier setup if I do.

Thanks!

I have had a handful of Whips from 62"- 66" and prefer the 66".  I hunted with a 62" for several seasons thinking it was easier to handle in the thick bush here in coastal Oregon.  but gradually got to prefer the long smooth draw of the 66".  I draw 30" and had no issues with stacking with the 62".  I think the sweet spot for each length is going to be in relation to the draw length. 

Got in touch with Brian. He said around 7" should be good. Thanks.

Well, Kenny, Enjoy your retirment.   Thank you for the good deals you gave me before I shut down Maddog.  You were always reliable to sell me what I needed and get it to me quick.  All the best to you and Merry Christmas.

I'm sure they'd use whatever leather you wanted as to second layer.

Well, after a 20 year hiatus from traditional bowhunting and a 7 year from bowhunting altogether (I went down a rifle hunting rabbit hole for a while), I bought a Hoyt Satori in November. A few thousand practice shots and a month later, I was at a point to where I was confident enough to hunt with it again so headed out for some predators. I called in 1 coyote and 2 lynx to within 15 yards this day. The coyote stopped perfectly behind a 2' tall tree and didn't offer a shot at 15yards. The 1st lynx came into 10 yards but I could only see his head peeking up above the snow / rise in the terrain, and the 2nd lynx, well, he wasn't so lucky. A 10 yard shot on him and he ran 50 yards and piled up.

Congratulations and best wishes on the retirement, Kenny! Hopefully we will continue to have the benefits of your wisdom and experience in the years to come.
I still shoot my KennyM longbow from a previous Bowswap as well, although its still unblooded (stumps don't count?).

Wishing you, and all the readers, a very happy Christmas and holiday season, and a healthy and successful New Year.!!