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Title: In your heart of hearts....
Post by: Terry Green on November 25, 2008, 11:53:00 AM
Would you as a trad bowhunter shoot at big boned mature Iowa bucks with a 34# bow drawn only to 22 inches?  Which equates to a 28# bow drawn to 28 inches?

This is not a trick question, and there will be no pics, nor am I going to proving anyone wrong.

I just want to know if trad bowhunters think in their heart of hearts if that set up is truly enough to go out and hunt big boned mature northern bucks.

Simple answer please, yes or no?
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Post by: flatlander37 on November 25, 2008, 11:54:00 AM
no
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Post by: rice on November 25, 2008, 11:55:00 AM
No
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Post by: Tater John on November 25, 2008, 11:55:00 AM
No
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Post by: bayoulongbowman on November 25, 2008, 11:56:00 AM
First question is it legal? But legal or not NO!
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Post by: Biggie Hoffman on November 25, 2008, 11:58:00 AM
NO
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Post by: pronghorn23 on November 25, 2008, 11:58:00 AM
No
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Post by: Over&Under on November 25, 2008, 11:59:00 AM
Nope!
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Post by: Grant Young on November 25, 2008, 12:02:00 PM
NO- emphatically no.                      Grant
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Post by: LeeNY on November 25, 2008, 12:04:00 PM
NO!
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Post by: caleb7mm on November 25, 2008, 12:04:00 PM
no
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Post by: mooseman76 on November 25, 2008, 12:05:00 PM
no
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Post by: wingnut on November 25, 2008, 12:05:00 PM
Nope!!

mike
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Post by: Jesse Minish on November 25, 2008, 12:07:00 PM
No
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Post by: GRINCH on November 25, 2008, 12:08:00 PM
NO
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Post by: stringstretcher on November 25, 2008, 12:08:00 PM
No
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Post by: Falk on November 25, 2008, 12:08:00 PM
nein!
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Post by: Red Boar on November 25, 2008, 12:12:00 PM
NO!
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Post by: rabbitman on November 25, 2008, 12:17:00 PM
NO!
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Post by: peak98 on November 25, 2008, 12:17:00 PM
no
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Post by: blueslfb on November 25, 2008, 12:25:00 PM
NO!!!!!!
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Post by: JC on November 25, 2008, 12:26:00 PM
Ummmm, is the critter already dead before I shoot it with that bow? Can I use the bow to propel a 70,000 gr (that's about 10 pounds) spear straight down on top of him?  :rolleyes:

If not, then another emphatic "NO".

(I don't give no simple answers  :p )
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Post by: JoeM on November 25, 2008, 12:26:00 PM
NO
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Post by: John Scifres on November 25, 2008, 12:27:00 PM
"No" to question one.  

Confused on question 2.  How can a bow drawn 6" farther pull lighter?
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Post by: Bradd on November 25, 2008, 12:30:00 PM
Yes!
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Post by: Biggie Hoffman on November 25, 2008, 12:33:00 PM
Brad, do some push-ups....
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Post by: freefeet on November 25, 2008, 12:35:00 PM
I wouldn't shoot a bow that low, let alone hunt with it.
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Post by: Kingwouldbe on November 25, 2008, 12:37:00 PM
Yes! only if I was starving and was trying to survive.

Any other situation, NO
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Post by: MJB on November 25, 2008, 12:37:00 PM
NO
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Post by: michael kavouklis on November 25, 2008, 12:37:00 PM
is that one of the bows the indians shot or something? b/c if some youth was shooting a bow like that at a buck that good then they have one irresponsible parent/hunting guide. no i would never do that unless the arrow was tipped with a tranquilizer
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Post by: mooseman76 on November 25, 2008, 12:42:00 PM
John, I took it to mean that shooting a bow at that weight/length would shoot about the same as an arrow shot from the lighter/longer draw length bow...Mike
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Post by: gregg dudley on November 25, 2008, 12:46:00 PM
No.

I would take my rifle and enjoy the great outdoors on different terms.
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Post by: Gaff on November 25, 2008, 12:48:00 PM
absolutly not!!!!!  :smileystooges:
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Post by: leatherneck on November 25, 2008, 12:49:00 PM
Absoultely not, legal or not!
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Post by: Tom Leemans on November 25, 2008, 12:52:00 PM
no
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Post by: trapperDave on November 25, 2008, 12:54:00 PM
no.........it would be illegal here anyway.

I'm guessing were gonna see pics of someone thats done it successfully???
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Post by: stick_string on November 25, 2008, 12:54:00 PM
Simple answer...Yes


but only if it were my only option and my arms shrunk to that drawlength.
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Post by: Charlie Lamb on November 25, 2008, 12:57:00 PM
There's be way too much luck envolved with anything that light. NO!!
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Post by: Bird Dog on November 25, 2008, 01:00:00 PM
no
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Post by: Swamp Pygmy on November 25, 2008, 01:00:00 PM
I would but only under 3 yards.
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Post by: imskippy on November 25, 2008, 01:04:00 PM
NO I would not but I'm sure Teery's going to prove us all wrong somehow. SKippy
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Post by: hunt it on November 25, 2008, 01:05:00 PM
Yes with a poison arra  :readit:  Hope it would be illegal, it is here.
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Post by: Widowbender on November 25, 2008, 01:08:00 PM
NO
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Post by: E. Texas HillBilly on November 25, 2008, 01:10:00 PM
Nah, I would not. Stick to bunnies and birdies I would.
          -Hillbilly
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Post by: Jason Jelinek on November 25, 2008, 01:17:00 PM
Yes.

If at very close range (less than 10 yards) and a really good arrow (sharp, Grizzly El Grande, EFOC, 650 gr+).
Title: Re: In your heart of hearts....
Post by: Terry Green on November 25, 2008, 01:18:00 PM
This is not a trick question, and there will be no pics, nor am I going to proving anyone wrong.

I just want to know if trad bowhunters think in their heart of hearts if that set up is truly enough to go out and hunt big boned mature northern bucks.
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Post by: Mike Gerardi on November 25, 2008, 01:20:00 PM
That being said my answer is no.
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Post by: DEAN on November 25, 2008, 01:21:00 PM
no
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Post by: ChuckC on November 25, 2008, 01:23:00 PM
no
ChuckC
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Post by: Bowana on November 25, 2008, 01:24:00 PM
no
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Post by: ron w on November 25, 2008, 01:26:00 PM
Big buck or skinny doe, I think not.
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Post by: KILLER B on November 25, 2008, 01:27:00 PM
No way a rib would just about stop it. Let alone if you hit shoulder. To much respect for the animal.
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Post by: pooahl on November 25, 2008, 01:28:00 PM
No way.
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Post by: vermonster13 on November 25, 2008, 01:32:00 PM
No
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Post by: Whip on November 25, 2008, 01:34:00 PM
No
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Post by: Ga.boy on November 25, 2008, 01:38:00 PM
NO!
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Post by: slayer1 on November 25, 2008, 01:40:00 PM
nope
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Post by: b.glass on November 25, 2008, 01:44:00 PM
I think I know what you're getting at.

               .no.
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Post by: Shaun on November 25, 2008, 01:45:00 PM
No
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Post by: Wannabe1 on November 25, 2008, 01:47:00 PM
NOPE!   "[dntthnk]"
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Post by: Lost Arra on November 25, 2008, 01:48:00 PM
No but why limit the question to Iowa or northern deer?
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Post by: Rob DiStefano on November 25, 2008, 02:02:00 PM
NO
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Post by: Tom Mussatto on November 25, 2008, 02:04:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Lost Arra:
No but why limit the question to Iowa or northern deer?
Probably because it applies directly to Iowa as Iowa does not have a minimum bow weight or broadhead width to hunt deer, and Iowa does produce some hefty deer.

This is a good example of non-archers determining regulations for bowhunting.
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Post by: Bard1 on November 25, 2008, 02:07:00 PM
no
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Post by: jwingman on November 25, 2008, 02:17:00 PM
No - I would not.
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Post by: Bakes168 on November 25, 2008, 02:24:00 PM
Nope
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Post by: Al Kidner on November 25, 2008, 02:28:00 PM
Nope
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Post by: drewsbow on November 25, 2008, 02:28:00 PM
nope
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Post by: Apex Predator on November 25, 2008, 02:33:00 PM
No
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Post by: smokin joe on November 25, 2008, 02:33:00 PM
No. I would not.
But I wonder if a clean kill could ever be possible on deer sized game with such a light bow. I wouldn't try it because I don't think it could work out well, but it makes me curious to know if it could be done -- and under what circumstances, velocity, etc.
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Post by: BroMark on November 25, 2008, 02:35:00 PM
It isn't legal in Arkansas, so no...  and our deer are maybe half as big as those in Iowa..  :eek:
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Post by: 1/4 away on November 25, 2008, 02:41:00 PM
No.
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Post by: BradLantz on November 25, 2008, 02:43:00 PM
no
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Post by: jimmerc on November 25, 2008, 02:44:00 PM
NO WAY!!!
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Post by: centaur on November 25, 2008, 02:49:00 PM
Nyet!
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Post by: ductape on November 25, 2008, 02:53:00 PM
Only if that bow could push a 650grn arra at 160fps or more, other wise NO!!!
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Post by: Novaln1975 on November 25, 2008, 02:56:00 PM
Non
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Post by: Zenzele on November 25, 2008, 02:57:00 PM
NO!
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Post by: DRR324 on November 25, 2008, 02:58:00 PM
Life or death situation for myself or others- yep,

Otherwise- NOPE.
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Post by: Curtiss Cardinal on November 25, 2008, 03:01:00 PM
I don't think it is a legal set up anywhere. So NO
I have no problem with light draw weight bows and hunting but the state guideline minimums usually are 35# and THAT weight bow with a well tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead in the right spot will do the job better than most hunters would believe.
The shorter power stroke of the 22" draw on the bow will not be equal to a lighter weight bow at 28" of draw. If you look at the force curve of most bows their performance is not linear, so a shorter power stroke is more than just lower weight. It is less performance as well. I guess I can't make a short answer either.   :bigsmyl:
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Post by: robtattoo on November 25, 2008, 03:01:00 PM
Uh-uh. No way.
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Post by: JEFF B on November 25, 2008, 03:06:00 PM
no i would not use a light poundage like that for big boned game  :eek:
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Post by: stick_string on November 25, 2008, 03:07:00 PM
Texas no longer has a minimum bow weight...I dont like it but they didn't ask me.

Some wheelie bow guys here really like it for their kids...I say let them grow up.   :campfire:
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Post by: BONE on November 25, 2008, 03:11:00 PM
No
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Post by: Lewis Brookshire III on November 25, 2008, 03:24:00 PM
no
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Post by: Chris Surtees on November 25, 2008, 03:25:00 PM
no
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Post by: WildmanSC on November 25, 2008, 03:26:00 PM
No!  That being said, I suspect a lucky shot, defined as missing ALL bones, with a very sharp broadhead that gets both lungs would probably kill one of the IA deer.  I'm not sure there would be complete penetration and the likelihood of recovery of the deer would be problematic at best.  

Bottom line, NO!  Have more respect for the animals!

Bill
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Post by: Danny Rowan on November 25, 2008, 03:29:00 PM
Absolutely Not!!!!
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Post by: blueline on November 25, 2008, 03:30:00 PM
I love to see kids hunting, I would like to see them have the oppertunity, Where do we draw the line in the sand, Here in AZ it's 40 lbs(Buffalo 50 lbs). I beleave a 28# set up would be lethal but not consistantly, and there would be too many variables to throw in.   NO
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Post by: BTH on November 25, 2008, 03:31:00 PM
I know of a situation, that has been on the internent recently, probably prompted this question...that said...no, not me either.
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Post by: twosheds on November 25, 2008, 03:33:00 PM
Nope.
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Post by: Jedimaster on November 25, 2008, 03:36:00 PM
No
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Post by: KYArcher on November 25, 2008, 03:39:00 PM
No!
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Post by: Mac Hicks on November 25, 2008, 03:43:00 PM
NO
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Post by: countrygirl on November 25, 2008, 03:46:00 PM
No !!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: b.glass on November 25, 2008, 03:46:00 PM
Thought I might know what Terry was getting at but I was wrong. I don't know. I'm interested in knowing what his point is.
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Post by: Roughcountry on November 25, 2008, 03:54:00 PM
no
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Post by: Nook on November 25, 2008, 03:54:00 PM
NO
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Post by: bbassi on November 25, 2008, 04:01:00 PM
This is a silly question, but I'm sure there is a point to it. For the record, NO.

BTW - Biggie, you kill me!    :biglaugh:
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Post by: Tom on November 25, 2008, 04:02:00 PM
NO!
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Post by: pseman on November 25, 2008, 04:06:00 PM
No
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Post by: mike hall on November 25, 2008, 04:14:00 PM
ahhhhh...........nope
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Post by: rastaman on November 25, 2008, 04:18:00 PM
No....
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Post by: PaPaFrank on November 25, 2008, 04:20:00 PM
NO...
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Post by: Osagetree on November 25, 2008, 04:21:00 PM
No
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Post by: Huntrdfk on November 25, 2008, 04:26:00 PM
No


David
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Post by: BMOELLER on November 25, 2008, 04:27:00 PM
No
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Post by: Jack Whitmire Jr on November 25, 2008, 04:31:00 PM
Nah
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Post by: joe ashton on November 25, 2008, 04:37:00 PM
NO
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Post by: IB on November 25, 2008, 04:40:00 PM
NOT   ME  !!!
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Post by: MYSTIKBOW on November 25, 2008, 04:42:00 PM
NO!
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Post by: Keefer on November 25, 2008, 04:44:00 PM
No way Hozayyyyyyy !
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Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on November 25, 2008, 04:45:00 PM
Don't have those animals here, but I suppose they might be a bit bigger than a real big billy goat, and I wouldn't try that on such a billy.
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Post by: bentpole on November 25, 2008, 04:47:00 PM
NO!
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Post by: Mike Bolin on November 25, 2008, 04:48:00 PM
No
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Post by: Frenchymanny on November 25, 2008, 04:49:00 PM
No
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Post by: MikeW on November 25, 2008, 04:50:00 PM
No

But I bet it's been done few times.
If it was 10 yards or under with a heavy arrow and shaving sharp two blade and it didn't hit any bone, dead deer.
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Post by: jcp161 on November 25, 2008, 04:51:00 PM
No.
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Post by: Molson on November 25, 2008, 04:59:00 PM
No
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Post by: Lenny Stankowitz on November 25, 2008, 05:05:00 PM
Only if I was using a single bevel broadhead.  They kill everything they come on contact with, deader than dead.

 :p
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Post by: E. Texas HillBilly on November 25, 2008, 05:07:00 PM
What would you do Terry??
                          -Hillbilly
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Post by: Jmatt1957 on November 25, 2008, 05:09:00 PM
NO
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Post by: Ben Woodring on November 25, 2008, 05:22:00 PM
no...but things change, there could be a day or a circumstance when I'd change my mind...I firmly believe I don't know everything about myself or the universe yet
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Post by: sou-pawbowhunter on November 25, 2008, 05:35:00 PM
An emphatic NO
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Post by: upatree on November 25, 2008, 05:36:00 PM
No!
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Post by: RightTrailWrongTime on November 25, 2008, 05:42:00 PM
No
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Post by: shick on November 25, 2008, 05:49:00 PM
No
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Post by: allan f on November 25, 2008, 06:06:00 PM
No sir
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Post by: Langhorn on November 25, 2008, 06:11:00 PM
Nope!
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Post by: CheapShot on November 25, 2008, 06:11:00 PM
no way
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Post by: ISP 5353 on November 25, 2008, 06:11:00 PM
No
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Post by: Mike Orton on November 25, 2008, 06:12:00 PM
no
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Post by: J. Holden on November 25, 2008, 06:14:00 PM
no
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Post by: sgrogg on November 25, 2008, 06:17:00 PM
The nays have it!
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Post by: cahaba on November 25, 2008, 06:22:00 PM
NO
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Post by: Brook Trout on November 25, 2008, 06:23:00 PM
No
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Post by: TimDougan on November 25, 2008, 06:25:00 PM
NEVER!
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Post by: dirtguy on November 25, 2008, 06:25:00 PM
No
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Post by: 4runr on November 25, 2008, 06:34:00 PM
No sir.
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Post by: Strutter on November 25, 2008, 06:43:00 PM
KY doesn't have a weight limit anymore but I think the weight you asked about is not enough.

Rob
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Post by: stykbow67 on November 25, 2008, 06:44:00 PM
No....
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Post by: dino on November 25, 2008, 06:58:00 PM
no
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Post by: lodestar on November 25, 2008, 07:00:00 PM
NO
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Post by: champ38 on November 25, 2008, 07:10:00 PM
no
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Post by: Bill Carlsen on November 25, 2008, 07:10:00 PM
Can't say yes or no without explaining my position. Back in the 50's I saw lots of big bucks taken with bows in the 30-40# range...I mean really big bucks. Back then not many of us hunted or even considered tree stands which changes the dynamics of shooting any large animal. So, I say both yes and no. First of all it is probably illegal in most states to hunt with any bow under forty pounds...so that is a no. Can it be done...history and my own experience says, "yes" it can be done but I would not recommend it. My wife shot thru and killed a nice mature black bear with a 46# bow and a four blade bh. She was advised to use nothing less than 50# and a two blade head. It wasn't that long ago that many of us thought we had to shoot "manly" bows of over 60# to hunt any large animal. Most of the posts I see lately about successful hunts seem to indicate draw weights in the 40's to low 50's. Ten years ago those would have been considered too light. In the 50's the average bow weight for hunting was in the mid 40's and everyone was shooting four blade Razorheads.
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Post by: barebow62 on November 25, 2008, 07:14:00 PM
no
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Post by: Aeronut on November 25, 2008, 07:16:00 PM
Years ago Kansas used to have a 4o# minimum on bows but there isn't anything I have found as a minimum draw weight any more.

Even though it would be legal here I don't think I would.

Dennis
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Post by: TNstickn on November 25, 2008, 07:29:00 PM
I wouldnt..................BUUUUTTTTTTT,

The ballistic calculator says:
34#, 24" shaft, 90fps, 800 grain arrow, pt blanck range= 14ftlbs. (.3192338lbs-sec momentum)

45#, 29" shaft, 120 fps, 450 grain arrow, 20 yds= 13ftlbs. (.2311870lbs-sec momentum)

I dont rely on these numbers for my self, I was just comparing a long shot from an average self/ low poundage bow, with a 5 yd shot from the bow described.

Just something to chew on.....again I wont take my kids till they pull 40 lbs.
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Post by: Soilarch on November 25, 2008, 07:29:00 PM
You're killing us Terry.

I wouldn't...but I have no experience to back that up.  My experience only says there's a LOT to it besides bow weight. (and that was all with compound)
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Post by: Legolas on November 25, 2008, 07:33:00 PM
"[dntthnk]"  


Paulie
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Post by: Ray Hammond on November 25, 2008, 07:34:00 PM
Bill,

.....never mind.

Bradd,
33#@27 inches-you in a wheelchair? My dad is 80 years old next week and shoots a heavier bow than that..at targets. He isn't even a hunter.
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Post by: The Ghost on November 25, 2008, 07:37:00 PM
Uh uh...no way Jose...
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Post by: JESSE69 on November 25, 2008, 07:38:00 PM
NOT ME SAYS THE THE RABBIT
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Post by: Benha on November 25, 2008, 07:39:00 PM
No
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Post by: Jack Denbow on November 25, 2008, 07:42:00 PM
NO
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Post by: Terry Green on November 25, 2008, 07:48:00 PM
Thanks for taking the time to post guys.  Much appreciated.

E. Texas HillBilly, NO.
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Post by: imskippy on November 25, 2008, 07:48:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Terry Green:
Would you as a trad bowhunter shoot at big boned mature Iowa bucks with a 34# bow drawn only to 22 inches?  Which equates to a 28# bow drawn to 28 inches?

This is not a trick question, and there will be no pics, nor am I going to proving anyone wrong.

I just want to know if trad bowhunters think in their heart of hearts if that set up is truly enough to go out and hunt big boned mature northern bucks.

Simple answer please, yes or no?
Terry edited his original post. What I'm wondering is what did you see or read that made you ask that question with such specifics?
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Post by: Bill Carlsen on November 25, 2008, 07:51:00 PM
Ray...feel free to finish your thought. My position is clearly ambivalent because experience and circumstances can vary greatly....and bow weight is only one factor. In fairness to the question, I would recommend that one should hunt with the heaviest weight that the hunter can shoot accurately with...and if they are sharpening challenged to shoot presharpened bhs....and all sorts of other things come into the equation.
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Post by: paleFace on November 25, 2008, 08:03:00 PM
NO!
Title: Re: In your heart of hearts....
Post by: hormoan on November 25, 2008, 08:04:00 PM
I'll have a shooter with a IQ of 100, shooting a 28 pounder. Versus a shooter with a IQ of 28 shooting a 100 pounder.


Just my take after 34 years in a sporting goods store.

No offense meant to low IQ's     :D     nor anyone else JMHO      :campfire:
Title: Re: In your heart of hearts....
Post by: Bonebuster on November 25, 2008, 08:06:00 PM
Yes or no?

No.
Title: Re: In your heart of hearts....
Post by: Terry Green on November 25, 2008, 08:06:00 PM
All I did is add what I posted at the top of page 4 since some seemed to think it was a trick question, show pics, or that I was trying to prove someone wrong.

Here's what I added from the top of page 4.....

 
QuoteOriginally posted by Terry Green:
This is not a trick question, and there will be no pics, nor am I going to proving anyone wrong.

I just want to know if trad bowhunters think in their heart of hearts if that set up is truly enough to go out and hunt big boned mature northern bucks.
I added it to the original posts so that anyone clicking on the original posts from then on would have those questions answered if they were wondering.
Title: Re: In your heart of hearts....
Post by: WESTBROOK on November 25, 2008, 08:27:00 PM
NOPE!

Brent made a relevant point though.

Eric
Title: Re: In your heart of hearts....
Post by: Guru on November 25, 2008, 08:33:00 PM
Absolutely not....all the desire in the world doesn't make up for inadequate equipment......unfortunate sometimes, but that's the reality of the situation.....

And BBassi....how could you say it's a silly question if you have no idea why he's asking?    :knothead:
Title: Re: In your heart of hearts....
Post by: adkmountainken on November 25, 2008, 08:36:00 PM
whoops, b.glass and i were thinking on the same line, thought for sure that was what was coming.
Title: Re: In your heart of hearts....
Post by: Terry Green on November 25, 2008, 08:36:00 PM
Thanks again for posting guys.  I got my answer overwhelmingly.

Nice to see we draw the line somewhere.   :thumbsup:
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