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Offline Newindian

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Which set up for pig hunting
« on: July 15, 2014, 10:14:43 pm »
Given the choice between a 54" bow 53#@27" shooting a 550grain arrow and a 66" bow 63#@27" shooting a 750grain arrow  which would  you take. I prefer the first bow but for pig hunting should I get some extra power?
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Which set up for pig hunting
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2014, 11:03:58 pm »
The one you shoot best!   Both have plenty of power and good arrow weight. Put either arrow where it needs to go and dead piggy. Your shooting ability and a scary sharp broadhead will get it done.
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Offline Brock

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Re: Which set up for pig hunting
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2014, 11:20:32 pm »
one you shoot most accurate....and have most confidence.
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Offline mullet

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Re: Which set up for pig hunting
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2014, 01:05:12 pm »
What they said but I prefer the heavier ones for pigs. It is just a little more oomph for pass thru shots. Two squirting holes in a pig is better then one.
« Last Edit: July 17, 2014, 12:09:03 pm by mullet »
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Offline 4dog

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Re: Which set up for pig hunting
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2014, 03:24:03 pm »
alot depends on the size of the hog you shoot...bigger the hog...thicker the shield...and whether you plan it or not you might hit it...if you do a heavier arrow with more thrust behind it is gonna penetrate a big boar more than a lighter bow with a lighter arrow.....thee is a youtube vid of a guy shooting a compound bow with 100/150grn arrow on a very big hog into the shield at 15' ...arrow pentrated 3 whole inches...had the speed but not the energy.
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Offline Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive

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Re: Which set up for pig hunting
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2014, 09:46:06 am »
+1 to what mullet said
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Offline 4dog

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Re: Which set up for pig hunting
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2014, 06:12:20 pm »
so .... no luck on the piggies dude?? ::)
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Offline Newindian

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Re: Which set up for pig hunting
« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2014, 12:29:15 am »
No I just had a possible offer on a hunt and wanted to make sure I had the right equipment
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Offline 4dog

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Re: Which set up for pig hunting
« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2014, 08:46:27 am »
keep us posted...would love to see a pic of one of your bows resting on the carcass of freshly harvested hawg!!  (come to think of it....would love to see one of mine doing that...lmbo)
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Offline bradsmith2010

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Re: Which set up for pig hunting
« Reply #9 on: August 10, 2014, 04:04:23 pm »
I would shoot the heavier set up,, that is what I am used to,,, I get a better release at that poundage,,,, that being said,, if I was used to the 50# set up ,,,and was more accurate with that,,,,, I would shoot it,,,  so choose the one you shoot the best based on your accuracy,,, not on the poundage,, they will both work,,, if the the lighter bow shoots better for you,, you can always shoot a heavier shaft from it,, which would be a nice middle ground,,
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