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<blockquote data-quote="bigmo101" data-source="post: 889290" data-attributes="member: 12696"><p>If a person is serious about taking big game at longer range with a bow, there are a few things that need to be considered. </p><p></p><p> </p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">You need to shoot a heavier than normal arrow. I would think something in the 6 to 7 grains per pound. At minimum something over 400 gr. If you talk to guys shooting rifles at long range, they are shooting heavy for caliber bullets.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Keep the speed down. A good speed should be something in the 280 fps range. Broadheads aren't as finicky at that speed. If your speed is up there, shoot a heavier arrow to slow it down.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Low profile vanes help maintain downrange kinetic energy. You basically use just enough vane to do the job.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Bow has to be perfectly tuned. I go through a bunch of different methods to make sure my set up is correct.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">I personally use mechanicals. It really helps with the wind.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Use the new skinnier shafts to help also with wind drift.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">I also use a target style sight. My sight I can dial to the yard at the longer ranges.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">I don't have my arrows on the bow. I carry a hip quiver of some sort.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">I also have a target style stabilizer set up. I have a 15" front stabilizer and a 10" side stabilizer.</li> </ol><p></p><p>My personal set up produces about 94 ft lbs of kinetic energy. I shot my biggest mule deer at 91 yds. That buck was #6 in the desert mule deer with a bow. I shot him through the front shoulder and the broadhead exited the off side just behind the front shoulder. At that time I was shooting a 500 gr arrow at about 275 fps. It was approximately 84 ft lbs of kinetic energy. </p><p></p><p>Light arrow real fast slows down real fast, a heavy arrow maintains its momentum. I've shot a few animals at extended yardage, but there is a lot of preparation involved.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bigmo101, post: 889290, member: 12696"] If a person is serious about taking big game at longer range with a bow, there are a few things that need to be considered. [LIST=1] [*]You need to shoot a heavier than normal arrow. I would think something in the 6 to 7 grains per pound. At minimum something over 400 gr. If you talk to guys shooting rifles at long range, they are shooting heavy for caliber bullets. [*]Keep the speed down. A good speed should be something in the 280 fps range. Broadheads aren't as finicky at that speed. If your speed is up there, shoot a heavier arrow to slow it down. [*]Low profile vanes help maintain downrange kinetic energy. You basically use just enough vane to do the job. [*]Bow has to be perfectly tuned. I go through a bunch of different methods to make sure my set up is correct. [*]I personally use mechanicals. It really helps with the wind. [*]Use the new skinnier shafts to help also with wind drift. [*]I also use a target style sight. My sight I can dial to the yard at the longer ranges. [*]I don't have my arrows on the bow. I carry a hip quiver of some sort. [*]I also have a target style stabilizer set up. I have a 15" front stabilizer and a 10" side stabilizer. [/LIST] My personal set up produces about 94 ft lbs of kinetic energy. I shot my biggest mule deer at 91 yds. That buck was #6 in the desert mule deer with a bow. I shot him through the front shoulder and the broadhead exited the off side just behind the front shoulder. At that time I was shooting a 500 gr arrow at about 275 fps. It was approximately 84 ft lbs of kinetic energy. Light arrow real fast slows down real fast, a heavy arrow maintains its momentum. I've shot a few animals at extended yardage, but there is a lot of preparation involved. [/QUOTE]
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