Oh the horror

swampthing · June 27, 2012, 04:22:00 PM

And how to help it from happening.
See all kinds of threads on 45# and 450g arrows blowing through moose, elk, and rhino all from 25" draws etc etc.. that we know, ha ha.
How about the time when we shot at deer sized game and they did not have the punch to get it done. One could now go through the possible culprits. That's where this thread begins.
1. We need a decent release from something resembling a full draw.
2. Straight flying tuned arrows.
3. Sharp Broadheads.
For the times our "light" set ups did not perform, were the game animals:
1. Flexed and tense about to run.
2. Running.
3. Facing us head on.
Does anyone have something else to add/share to the list of requirements and "no no's?"
We won't be able to control the circumstances/positions but we want to know what to look for in a "shoot" or "no shoot" scenario.

rastaman · June 28, 2012, 12:37:00 AM

Shoot or no shoot for me at my 47lb @ 27 inch draw .. Hmm...I don't shoot at running animals. I don't shoot at animals facing me or quartering towards me. I try to shoot at fairly relaxed animals. I keep them in my comfort zone of 18 yards or less. If I have any doubts at all I don't take the shot.

June 28, 2012, 08:29:00 AM

Ditto.

June 28, 2012, 08:36:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by rastaman:
Shoot or no shoot for me at my 47lb @ 27 inch draw .. Hmm...I don't shoot at running animals. I don't shoot at animals facing me or quartering towards me. I try to shoot at fairly relaxed animals. I keep them in my comfort zone of 18 yards or less. If I have any doubts at all I don't take the shot.

BINGO....we have a winner!

Bisch

Eugene Slagle · June 28, 2012, 09:37:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Bisch:

QuoteOriginally posted by rastaman:
Shoot or no shoot for me at my 47lb @ 27 inch draw .. Hmm...I don't shoot at running animals. I don't shoot at animals facing me or quartering towards me. I try to shoot at fairly relaxed animals. I keep them in my comfort zone of 18 yards or less. If I have any doubts at all I don't take the shot.
BINGO....we have a winner!

Bisch [/b]

Agreed, my Sky Hawk @ 47# 27", I may extend my distance to possibly 20 yards but otherwise I'm the same.

Sam McMichael · June 28, 2012, 01:29:00 PM

I try to shoot just about like rastaman described, keeping the shots as much in my favor as I can. I have let many animals walk that I "probably" could have taken. I do shoot considerably more than 45#, though.

rolltidehunter · June 28, 2012, 02:10:00 PM

people have still have horror stories with heavy bows and heavy arrows, compounds, crossbows muzzleloaders and rifles.

rolltidehunter · June 28, 2012, 02:23:00 PM

the key is do not take bad shots like stated.

swampthing · June 28, 2012, 07:37:00 PM

Yes that would be ideal. Any more EXAMPLES of what not to shoot at?
I would add when using a 45# longbow I would not want to take a poke at a #250 shielded boar. Unless of course it was an ideal slightly quartering away with it's head down feeding.

Cyclic-Rivers · June 28, 2012, 09:45:00 PM

45 lbs is light :confused:

blackpenny · June 28, 2012, 09:50:00 PM

Always watch the ears. I never shoot at a deer when the ears are facing me!

kawika b · June 28, 2012, 10:06:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Cyclic-Rivers:
45 lbs is light :confused:

Only for the most macho of macho men... now I have visions of the Village People dancing in my head.

The thought that a 45# bow can get the job done still elude some.

As far as requirements go... Randy's check list is solid.