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Offline sleek

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Arrow energy and penetration
« on: October 08, 2016, 01:48:31 am »
Assuming a sharp point, how much energy would be needed for a pass through shot on a deer? Say, inside of 15 yards, and assuming proper placement.

For example, would a 450 grain arrow pass through moving 150 initial velocity?
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Offline jayman448

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Re: Arrow energy and penetration
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2016, 02:34:53 am »
no idea but these videos are pretty interesting regarding the penetration

https://youtu.be/7qiqmzZk0j0

https://youtu.be/-YrwtEjlN38

Offline Zuma

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Re: Arrow energy and penetration
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2016, 11:04:17 pm »
It would be just a guess to calculate penetration.
You would have to calculate using a consistent mass
or worst case through bone, muscle, hide and organs.
So what would that be??
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