Season is getting close and I’m dialed in.
I’ve shot somewhere around 20 animals with a compound bow and it’s always been challenging but I’ve not had to deal with animals jumping the string. Shooting a big 3 blade expandable animals normally expire within 60 or so yards.
This year with the recurve I’m not expecting things to go exactly the same way and want to enter this with an open mind not preconceived notions.
Therefor I want to ask a few more questions:
1. Before the shot - I have some concerns about penetration as my 500 grain arrow is only flying 152 FPS. However, I hope to mitigate this with a good cut on contact broadhead and a good FOC. Hitting the vitals is not an issue for me at 20 yards however I am going to set a 17 yard maximum and hope to get a shot at 12-15 yards. Is there anything I should prepare for once the animal is in range?
2. During the shot- Drawn back, anchor point found and arrow is release....what should I account for at this point? I plan on aiming lower in the heart/lung area than I would with a compound bow, but on an unaware feeding animal, should I account for them ducking the arrow? I don’t want them to duck and I hit high, but I don’t want to hit them in the brisket or shoot under them. What is the normal rule of thumb for shooting at a deer with trad equipment?
3. After the shot- assuming I hit where I’m aiming, deer takes the arrow and runs off. I’m used to a big 3 blade mechanical which leaves a big hole on both sides. With a 2 blade single bevel head, I don’t expect much in the way of blood trails. Is there anything out of the ordinary I need to do besides the standard 1/2 hour wait time to start tracking?
I’ve shot somewhere around 20 animals with a compound bow and it’s always been challenging but I’ve not had to deal with animals jumping the string. Shooting a big 3 blade expandable animals normally expire within 60 or so yards.
This year with the recurve I’m not expecting things to go exactly the same way and want to enter this with an open mind not preconceived notions.
Therefor I want to ask a few more questions:
1. Before the shot - I have some concerns about penetration as my 500 grain arrow is only flying 152 FPS. However, I hope to mitigate this with a good cut on contact broadhead and a good FOC. Hitting the vitals is not an issue for me at 20 yards however I am going to set a 17 yard maximum and hope to get a shot at 12-15 yards. Is there anything I should prepare for once the animal is in range?
2. During the shot- Drawn back, anchor point found and arrow is release....what should I account for at this point? I plan on aiming lower in the heart/lung area than I would with a compound bow, but on an unaware feeding animal, should I account for them ducking the arrow? I don’t want them to duck and I hit high, but I don’t want to hit them in the brisket or shoot under them. What is the normal rule of thumb for shooting at a deer with trad equipment?
3. After the shot- assuming I hit where I’m aiming, deer takes the arrow and runs off. I’m used to a big 3 blade mechanical which leaves a big hole on both sides. With a 2 blade single bevel head, I don’t expect much in the way of blood trails. Is there anything out of the ordinary I need to do besides the standard 1/2 hour wait time to start tracking?
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