40# - 45# Bow Harvest Pics?

[huskyarcher]

Originally posted by Terry Green:
Well Dalton, some people do see a benefit, because many times there is one...and Moose and Bison might should be added to the list along with heavy shielded boars.  Unless you can always, and I mean always, make the perfect shot into the small soft spot.....big sharks and big gators.

Nice pics guys n gals...thanks for sharing!

Didnt mean to sound combative at all, i just meant i personally cant justify bumping up in weight to hunt anything in NC. For things that would be unique for me like elk, moose, grizz, or tatonka i can definitely see the need to shoot more, luckily for me, this most of the time means bigger vitals because i sure as heck cant be as accurate with more weight.    

Like i said though, no disrespect meant at all.

[OkieBowHunter11]

Tons of happy hunters in this one enjoy scanning through and appreciating how many that have takin some fine animals with a stick and string!!!! Can't Wait!!!

[RC]

I just got a 45@27 thunderchild from Big Jim. I feel good with it and know if I shoot straight it will get it done.RC

[pdk25]

Well, it doesn't count until I see some pics of that bow Robert, l.  I know you will get it done.

[smokin joe]

This thread is very encouraging. I have been struggling with age and injury related shoulder arthritis, and it is obvious that I need to move down in draw weight (again) to prevent the total ruination of my shoulder joint. The fact that a well tuned bow in the 40-45 pound range will still get the job done on most North American big game means that I can keep hunting with a bow well into my retirement years.

[Terry Green]

Joe....you have me very interested in those Centaurs for sure.  I'm going to order some Battle Axes and have a little chat with him.

[smokin joe]

Terry... I am amazed by the performance of the Centaur bows. The one I have is used but fairly new -- and I have an upgraded, higher-performance model on order. I'll fill you in on what I know and send you some photos.

[DanielB89]

Terry,

I also shoot a centaur.. It is such a good bow.  I don't know that I have held a better bow in my hands.. yet.  Not saying they don't exist, just saying I like this one the most.

[slayer1]

Guys I know there are more. I would like to keep this thread going

[9 Shocks]

46@27 Toelke Whip

Shot 29" 1916s with 175 grain Vpa heads.  Not a full pass through but did bust through off side shoulder.  The arrow was bent and wiggled out within the first bound the deer took..  Total arrow weight 505 grains

[tarponnut]

I got a complete pass through on this nice sow. My bows are from 47-50# and I draw 27"(when I'm lucky:)

[tarponnut]

I hit the off shoulder on this small boar. The harvest is on Bill Langer's Traditional Adventures 10(I believe) 46# bow.  

[tarponnut]

Big boar, 47# Kohannah Kurve.

[tarponnut]

Red Boar taken with 48# Ben Pearson

[tarponnut]

North Carolina doe. 49#(I draw 46# or so) Wild Horse Creek Mariah.  

[tarponnut]

I think what's important is to shoot a well tuned bow that you are accurate and confident with.
Personally, I practice for the animals that I hunt(hogs and deer),that translates to close shots with a bow I can handle.
I've lost count of how many hogs I've seen killed with bows under 45# draw weight(several under 40#). I don't know that we've had a hunter in camp (in 6 years) that's had a bow 60# or above.Just my 2 cents. Great pics! Keep em coming.

[pdk25]

Don't make me come down there with a heavy bow, lol.

[BRITTMAN]

One of the best threads I've ever read no matter what the bow weight is . It is encouraging to see all the game taken with bows in the 40's . As I get older I have full confidence that I can take game effectively moving down in weight after reading thru this thread.

[txcookie]

What a thread.

[highlow]

Good one Pat.