Do I have enough punch?

string bean · August 14, 2009, 09:21:00 AM

I've been at this traditional archery thing for several years but never had the opportunity to even see an animal when I have had the longbow or even be around people that have made kills with traditional equipment, so that leads me to these questions. Do I have enough punch to get through whitetail and feral hogs in the wilds of East Texas shooting a 530gr arrow w/175gr Magnus II head coming out of a Marriah Chinook longbow 58# @ 28" and I draw about 26 3/4" -27"?

Prairie Drifter · August 14, 2009, 09:29:00 AM

Without a doubt. I shoot 47#@26" and have blown through deer w/ the same weight arrow .

Curveman · August 14, 2009, 09:30:00 AM

No question.

string bean · August 14, 2009, 09:38:00 AM

LOL I was just wondering cause them arrows sure are SLOW compared to my compound so I was wondering plus with all the talk on here about EFOC and people shootin over 200gr up front and stuff, I was getting worried.

Russ Clagett · August 14, 2009, 09:57:00 AM

At first I wondered too, but my first trad kill was a corsican ram, shot him with a 55 pound longbow, 525 grain arrow, and it passed through him like a lightning bolt. Never did find that arrow.

I think you're good.

WildmanSC · August 14, 2009, 10:13:00 AM

I'm shooting a 504 gr arrow out of a Marriah Thermal. I have no doubts whatsoever that it will blow through a deer or hog. The Thermal is very quick for a bow shooting a nearly 11 gr/pdf arrow.

Bill

August 14, 2009, 10:55:00 AM

Try and remember that an awful lot of people have taken an awful lot of animals over the years with traditional equipment--everything from 35# on up, and with all kinds of arrows and broadheads too. Even before anybody ever heard of "FOC" or, for that matter, fiberglass, carbon, or FF strings.
Now, having said that, I think the underlying issue is feeling confident enough to shoot at an animal with traditional equipment. I think this is something that most former compound bow or gun hunters feel when they make the switch to stick and string. I'm sure that everyone will agree that the only way to get confident is to shoot, shoot,shoot. If your setup hits where you aim it, and has a reasonable amount of kinetic energy (sounds like you do), you will be FINE. And remember to BREATHE...................

George D. Stout · August 14, 2009, 11:31:00 AM

That setup worked very well prior to the compound bow coming on the scene. We have to remember that archery history is possibly about 25,000 years old, not 35 years old. You may have to deprogram yourself and then read some old magazines and books 8^).

That setup will kill anything in North America, and most of what's in Africa.

trad_bowhunter1965 · August 14, 2009, 11:39:00 AM

I killed this Antelope with Bob Lee Classic 46@28 with a Axis 500 @29.5 inches with 75 gr brass insert and 165 gr Zwicky

BRONZ · August 14, 2009, 01:33:00 PM

ChekMate Falcon 45# @ 28". GT 3555, 125 Snuffer SS, 50 gr brass insert.

You've got plenty of knockdown power.

string bean · August 14, 2009, 02:02:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by George D. Stout:
That setup worked very well prior to the compound bow coming on the scene. We have to remember that archery history is possibly about 25,000 years old, not 35 years old. You may have to deprogram yourself and then read some old magazines and books 8^).

That setup will kill anything in North America, and most of what's in Africa.

I'm trying to

I'm going hunting next week and maybe the "curse" will be lifted.

BowHuntingFool · August 14, 2009, 02:17:00 PM

Sounds like you have an awesome set up and more than enough to get the job done! I wish I had a Chinook, took long of a wait for me!

Lets see some pics of your set up!

string bean · August 14, 2009, 02:48:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by BowHuntingFool:
Sounds like you have an awesome set up and more than enough to get the job done! I wish I had a Chinook, took long of a wait for me!

Lets see some pics of your set up!

I'll see if I can remember to get some pics this weekend and post 'em up for ya. Now I've had this bow for 8 years if my math is correct. Got it for my 31st birthday and my 39th birthday was yesterday so 8 years it is. LOL I had ric write "No. 31" on it so I could remember when I got it. About all I can remember on wood choices is that I got red elm for the limbs. I think the ex-wife put the vodoo curse on it when she bought it too.

ron w · August 14, 2009, 04:13:00 PM

What Mr. G. Stout said......

AdamH · August 14, 2009, 05:19:00 PM

"BRONZ" I love that photo !! Nice .....

bigislandmark · August 14, 2009, 05:32:00 PM

Good Luck this weekend!

As stated above I believe you have more than enough "omph" to take game with your set up.

I've had pass throughs on feral goats and sheep with a recurve 43lbs@26". Pass throughs on pigs with my current bow; 51lbs@26" shooting 2117 in the 570 grain range.

I believe that shot placement is the key.

Aloha,

Mark

amar911 · August 14, 2009, 07:32:00 PM

Absolutely, you have plenty of punch for most anything that walks on this continent. Just make sure your equipment is tuned and you are shooting straight and you will put those animals on the ground with no problem.

Allan

John3 · August 14, 2009, 07:54:00 PM

No doubt whatsoever... Make sure you have perfect arrow flight with a "scary" sharp broadhead. Your set up will shoot through any deer like butter...

John III

beachbowhunter · August 14, 2009, 08:04:00 PM

KerPOW!

Ben Maher · August 14, 2009, 08:18:00 PM

no problem ! i use low 50# Hill style bows with 525gn cedars , dacron string and regulatly zing through our tough Aussie hogs....