What Carbon Arrow should I use for such a powerful bow?
I have a HCA Monster 4Runner Bow 100lb draw weight but dialed down to about 90lbs. I had some super thick superslam arrows that I got when I bought the bow from a friend while stationed in Alaska to hunt bear and moose. Well long story short I am now retired from the Army and back in Northeast Florida about to hunt Whitetail Deer and wild boar. Everyone is pushing me to go to Carbon Arrows or even an aluminum carbon hybrid. My question is what would be the best or should I say the better choice for a carbon arrow using 125 Grain Broadheads. I can shoot accurately but I am still new to the sport so I would really appreciate some expert advice.
30 Inch Draw length
Here is some expert advice.
Sell the bow, and get a Mathews or Bow Tech in a 60 lb draw.
90 lbs is too much. I would imagine that a Bear does not see as well as a Deer, and does not spook like a Deer. If you try to draw on a White Tail, and it is not a smooth quiet, slow, and calculated draw, that Deer will be gone.
If you are consistantly shooting to the left, that indicates a bad release or you are "gripping" the Bow the instant you are releasing, and throwing your wrist a fraction to the left..I am assuming you are Right Handed and drawing with your Right Hand........
A quiet Archery Quiver is essential if you are a Bow Hunter. For the bow hunter, there are four different types of quivers. This article will discuss these four types available, and hopefully help you decide which type will work the best for you.
The four types of bow hunter quivers include:
Solid Mount Quiver:
The Solid Mount is permanently attached to the bow, and holds the arrows at about the middle of the bow which helps with the balance of the bow. They are usually made very quiet with appropriate materials to keep the arrows from rattling. Bow hunters who stalk their prey through open fields and areas sometimes prefer this type of archery quiver because it makes their arrows quickly accessible.
This type of archery quiver is probably the most popular for the bow hunter. It attaches to the bow, yet can be easily removed, usually through a quick release. The arrows can be drawn and shot with it still attached as well. This ability gives the hunter the option to remove it if they hunt in a Tree Stand or blind. The detachable bow quiver can either be purchased with a noise-dampening attachment or can be added by the hunter. It is important that it have a proper hood that will securely hold and protect the arrows.
Hip Quiver:
The hip quiver is used by the bow hunter who prefers not to have his quiver and arrows attached to his bow in any way. It usually has a way to attach to the belt as well as a strap to go around the thigh. This is so it does not swing while walking, stalking and hunting. Removal of the hip quiver is usually quick and easy. They can also be quite artistic in their look. In addition, accessories can usually be added to protect the arrow heads and stop any possible rattles as well as keep them from getting caught and pulled out by limbs, branches and weeds.
The back quiver (also known as the backpack) is probably the most recognizable. They come in a variety of sizes, shapes and materials. They can be very elaborate or very simple, and are a favorite among Traditional Bow hunters. This type allows the hunter to easily reach behind and retrieve his arrow. Although it may take some time in practicing as well as adjusting for the hunter to get his arrow out quickly and without noise. In addition many backpack types can also be adjusted to use different lengths of arrows, and many hold up to 10 arrows. This is a good choice for those who do not wish to have their quiver attached to their bow, and prefer not to have them strapped to their leg.
Many hunters own a variety of types of hunting quivers. They use the one that works the best for the type and area of hunting they will be enjoying. Yet, experienced bow hunters will all agree one of the most important aspect of their quiver is that it is quiet.
You may need to purchase more than one type of hunting archery quiver to find the one that is right for you. A great resource for these products at low prices is: http://archeryquivers.org.
Anne Dixon, Copyright 2009
Can anybody any interesting or fun facts about Pennsylvania that are hunting related?
I have to do a project for my diploma class a slide show on life sports, hunting is a lifetime sport so I obviously chose that. Anybody have some interesting/ fun facts I can throw in like most common round used to take game, the most common type of game taken anything interesting or I can use? I know Pennsylvania is one of the few states that allow you to hunt with crossbows during archery season, Also one of the few states that allow buck shot, It's first game law was in 1721.
In the State of Pennsylvania in 1721 Deer were allowed to be Hunted from July 1 to January 1, and the fine for shooting one out of season was 20 shillings. Indians were exempt.* In 1749 Deer were hunted from August 1 to December 1 and fine for shooting out of season was 40 shillings.* On January 27 1749 it was illegal to Hunt Deer on Sundays, except in " cases of necessity .".. In 1840 Only Pennsylvania citizens may kill Deer in Monroe, Pike, and Wayne Counties.*.. In 1851 on August 1 Deer Hunting was banned for five (5*) years in Cumberland and Franklin Counties.* In 1873 All Sunday Hunting is banned.*.. In 1873 Dogs first barred statewide from running Deer or Elk.* In 1878 October 1 Pike County banned deer hunting for three (3*) years.*.. In 1897 Salt licks, and Hounds are forbidden statewide in Deer Hunting.*.. In 1905 Deer Season bag limit was reduced from two (2*) to one (1*) Deer.*..In 1906 Deer first stocked { 50 from Michigan } a total 1,192 were purchased and released by the Agency from 1906 to 1925.*.. In 1907 the First Pennsylvania Buck Law was passed; under it Does were given absolute protection.*.. In 1923 Game Commission given authority to establish antlerless deer season. First season was held December 19- 23 in Washington and Quincy townships, Franklin County; 100 licenses allotted at $5.00 Dollars each; 8 Legal and 1 illegal Deer taken.*.. In 1925 Farmers permitted to keep Deer for Food when killed while causing crop damage.*..In 1928 First Statewide season on antlerless deer; closed in 16 counties. { Deer must weigh at least 50 Lbs dressed.}*.. In 1931 First Open season on both Buck and Doe, with only spike bucks protected. Kill was 24,796 Bucks and 70,255 does-- Total 95,051.*..In 1938 First Statewide season for antlerless deer { Buck Season was closed } 171,662 Does harvested.*..In 1951 Special 12 day Open season authorized for Hunting deer with Bows and Arrows exclusively, under a Special $2.00 Dollar archery license.*... In 1967 First Statewide extended { or late, or winter } archery deer season.*..
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Bow and arrow questions?
I am trying to make a homemade bow and arrow. I have looked at some websites, like wikihow and others and this is what Ive done. I got a branch, it was pine,( i am trying to get another kind of branch) i removed the bark, drilled holes at the ends, put elastic waste band trough the ends, and tied it. The branch was about 3-4 feet, very slightly curved and long dead. so my questions are:
1 is this somewhat a good setup?
2 should i use a different type of bowstring, if so what would be a good cheep substitute?
3 should the bowstring be very tight, somewhat tight, taut, loose,etc (Ive tried many of these and tight seems to be the best)
4 should i use different wood
5 how far can i expect the arrows to go, currently i can achieve only about 40 feet
if you have the answers to any of these questions please respond
Elastic, as has been said, is not Bowstring Material. Drilling holes in the ends of a stick and attaching a string through those holes is an easy way to make a bow (sort of), but not a good way. Pine can be used to make a bow, but it does not make a good bow that will last. It is my opinion that with your current set-up (pine stick "bow" and elastic "string" threaded through holes drilled in the ends of the stick), you are very lucky to be getting even 40 feet out of an arrow.
A better wood to use is oak or ash, or even elm. For the string, you could use a braided nylon string, but linen twine (or any such strong, non-stretching twine/string) is much better (cotton twine/string is not strong enough, so don't even think about it). The bowstring needs to be more than "taut", it needs to be tight enough to bend the limbs of the bow a little -- while the bow is "at rest". The string should be attached to the tips of the bow limbs by way of a loop in a groove (one loop at each end of the string, one set of grooves in each limb tip), but the string can be tied directly to the limb tip if necessary; drilling holes in the bow serves only to weaken the bow.
If you want serious, informative, detailed and above all, honest instructions on making bows, bowstrings and arrows, pay a visit to these websites:
Please, stay away from the "wiki" websites as much as possible; the common thing with all "wiki" websites is that the "wiki articles" can be edited by anyone who happens to be a registered member of the site -- whether they know anything about the subject or not ("wiki" sites are ok for researching possible sources, but that's about it). The folks on the above listed forums/websites have been making bows and arrows for a long time, and many of those folks make their living from making bows and arrows.
I got these arrows and they came with broadheads on them and i want to remove them without removing my fingers anybody got some help?
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