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Hi

I would like to know how much bow poundage I must pull to shoot big plains game animals.

Cheers
Dox
 
Hi

I would like to know how much bow poundage I must pull to shoot big plains game animals.

Cheers
Dox

Dox,

What is your draw length?

You should be able to pull 30 to 40# and shoot accurately to 25 yards before even thinking of hunting with your bow.
 
Hi

I shoot 65# and have a 24.5 inch draw length.

Thanks
Dox
 
Hi

I shoot 65# and have a 24.5 inch draw length.

Thanks
Dox

65# with minimum of 420gr arrows and you have more than enough to take down any of the African plains game....
 
I think that will be more than enough. The more important thing is to practice to make quick and accurate shots. Also having sharp broadheads!
 
Add a cut on impact broad head to your setup and you should have no problem with anything from a Kudu down. They will greatly improve your penetration.
 
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Hi

I use a G5 Striker broadhead, arrow weight 505g, speed 220fps,able to shoot 30yds 3 inch grouping. Is that fine?

Cheers
Dox
 
Hi

I use a G5 Striker broadhead,arrow weight 505g,speed 220fps,able to shoot 30yds 3 inch grouping.Is that fine?

Cheers
Dox


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That sounds like a winning set up for a bow!
 
Time to put it into use!
 

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