Is it enough?

[nicktrehearne]

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!

[Witherstick]

Hello again Nick.

Your setup is just fine.  Even the eland can and is taken cleanly with less draw weight.  Your arrow weight is likewise good. If you're shooting well now, I wouldn't mess with adding arrow weight. If it gives you more confidence than you might add arrow weight, but not really necessary

As for the giraffe, you might seriously consider a bow drawing close to 90# and an arrow of 1,000 grains. Much more difficult to take than many think.  However, there are varying opinions about the draw and arrow weights.  You might be ok with a draw weight around 80.  BUT, you need to make absolutely sure that you can shoot a heavier draw weight accurately more than anything.

[Jorge]

54 is enough for Africa but if you are hunting from a blind shotting range will be close and you could use more arrow weight, is not a requeriment but it colud help with eland, they are crazy big animals

Anyway, i am not a big fan if ue draw weight as the only referrence as the moder bows can be very effective with less weight. I use a bow of 48 pounds and i have had pass troughs in many african animals and use ot for a big eland bull.

Not first hand experience using a trad bow with giraffe. i used another style of bow, but i would try to use around 75 pounds and 850-900 grains, a nice two blade broadheas vbery well sharpened. Also, is not the same an old and big bull vs a young one

hope this helps