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What pound rating for Boar
meunke
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Doing a little research.
What should the poundage (if that's the right word) of a bow be if it is to be used for hunting boar?
What should the poundage (if that's the right word) of a bow be if it is to be used for hunting boar?
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Should the poundage be the same if it is a standard recurve not a compound bow?
There prob. have bin more critters taken with a recurve than compounds
so any 40 to 60 pound should work...Like Buckey said IT'S SHOT PLACEMENT.
http://www.martinarchery.com/faq/facts.php
This should answer most if not all questions about draw weight,arrow weights,kinetic energy ect. For arrows heavier is not always better. The same is true about draw weight. The most important thing is a well tuned bow and arrows.
http://www.martinarchery.com/faq/facts.php
But when you are shooting a recurve, the only tuning you can do is to your arrow. So not only does arrow weight become essential, but it is of the utmost inportance for hunting thicker skinned game.
Actually, I do not own a bow yet, but I am looking to acquire one soon and start practicing regularly so I can use it hunting next year.
My primary target will be boar, which is why I was asking about necessary poundage.
Thanks for the responses all.
Actually, I do not own a bow yet, but I am looking to acquire one soon and start practicing regularly so I can use it hunting next year.
My primary target will be boar, which is why I was asking about necessary poundage.
Congrats!! You will fall in love with archery. It's more addicting than Anna Nicoles drugs. So be carefull.[:D]
When I was looking at different types of arrows, their sizes are designated by a set of numbers - 2315, 2020, etc.
How does this size reflect the gauge? (like 28 gauge, for example) Or does that even figure into the sizing? Is it the first set two didgets?
So, the larger diameter arrow, the stiffer the over all arrow will be. Meaning less para flex which is critical with a recurve. However, you can do several things to weaken the arrow shaft to allow for the correct flex. One is to choose a thinner walled shaft or make the shaft longer . Easton has arrow selection charts on their website for the recommend size according to your length of arrow and draw weight. You can calculate the weight of an arrow on Eastons website by using their weight for 28 inches of arrow, plus tip weights, and 9 grains for fletching (3 per fletch), 3 for knock, 10 for inserts. That can give you a rough estimate.
And now, the final reuqest: Good recomendations for an entry level recurve.
I was also looking at a lot of the hand made medieval longbows of various types, but I want to start with something that will be the best tool in helping me learn to shoot straight and true first.
I'm going to swing by a local archery range this weekend to browse a little, but some input would be helpful as far as which brands are good and which to avoid. I would like to stay in the $200 or less range to start out with.