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Offline BrokenArrow

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Re: 80# hickory longbow
« Reply #45 on: February 10, 2014, 03:35:11 pm »
I have a 65 pound hickory bow, hickory backed with hickory 66 inches long and it shoots 180fps with 125 grain tips :)
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Offline Mohawk13

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Re: 80# hickory longbow
« Reply #46 on: February 10, 2014, 11:11:26 pm »
Suckers.....LOL...You guys have certainly not been acquainted with Maine Humour....Welcome aboard Lobster Wrangler...You should go with a heavier arrow and you should see between 170 and 180fps....That is a great weight for bear and moose. I can build some heavier arrows for you if needed....

Guys, Maine is a dense State with heavy understory...A 60 yard shot is possible in about 2 spots in the State...Everything else is very thick. A 1200 lb Moose could be right next to you and not even see it...

When did turkey get re introduced into Maine??? Was hunting there in 2005 and saw narry a one...
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Offline Carson (CMB)

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Re: 80# hickory longbow
« Reply #47 on: February 11, 2014, 02:03:37 am »
My favorite thing about wood longbows is that they are so quiet.  I see that as a huge benefit for a hunting weapon and make them a better weapon choice in my mind than a high-tech trad set-up that shoots 20 fps faster but wakes up the neighborhood when the string comes down.  A heavier arrow, 10-12 grains of arrow per pound of bow draw weight is a key ingredient in a quiet hunting set-up.  Get that energy into your arrow and into your prey, rather than rattling around in the limbs and string. 

Welcome to PA!
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Offline 4dog

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Re: 80# hickory longbow
« Reply #48 on: February 11, 2014, 10:01:50 am »
we are not gonna see this bow are we??     ???  guess thats a big fat no.
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Offline Josh B

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Re: 80# hickory longbow
« Reply #49 on: February 11, 2014, 01:04:09 pm »
Maine humour.....so thats what you call it.  It would seem male bovine fecal matter and "Maine humour" are nearly indistinguishable.  I suspect that the bow is another bit of "Maine humour".  4dog you may be right.  I hope not.  I hope he's just been indisposed for a bit and will get around to sharing this bow he speaks of.   Josh
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