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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: fredie on January 27, 2016, 08:15:05 pm

Title: hog sinew
Post by: fredie on January 27, 2016, 08:15:05 pm

I was wondering if any one has used wild hog sinew and if so is it any good ?

Title: Re: hog sinew
Post by: Pat B on January 27, 2016, 11:40:16 pm

I think sinew is sinew but I've never tried pig sinew.

Title: Re: hog sinew
Post by: Buck67 on January 29, 2016, 01:08:10 pm

Interesting question.  Where are you getting your pig sinew?  Most modern butcher shops just scrap the "silver skin" on the back.

The bigger the animal and the longer the sinew the easier it is to use.  I like Elk sinew because I can get pieces up to 12"-18" long.  Deer sinew is a lot smaller.  If the hog sinew is a good length it might be a good thing.

I suppose you could use rabbit sinew but it might take a whole rabbit to do one arrow.

Title: Re: hog sinew
Post by: Redhand on January 30, 2016, 11:43:21 am

I agree with Pat sinew is sinew.

Title: Re: hog sinew
Post by: mullet on January 30, 2016, 07:44:56 pm

Except, Ostrich.

Title: Re: hog sinew
Post by: Pat B on January 31, 2016, 12:32:46 am

I've used emu sinew but not ostrich.