I want to play
shot 1 - 4/21/21
Hackberry selfbow I recently finished
25 yards MER
maybe 65 pounds at 28 (no way to measure)
550 grain arrow. 250 grain grizzly up front.
Low heart kill
shot 2- 4/22/2021
A little higher, kill
shot 3- 4/23/2021
too low, getting it higher tomorrow
shot 4- 4/25/21...
It means it will be quieter than a recurve but also potentially stack even more at 28 inches. If it were me, I would call/email the guys at Bob Lee and just confirm that that baby can safely handle a 28 inch draw.
Thanks for all the input fellas! Extremely helpful.
Elknut, don't worry, I've got the app and I'm a slow play genius now after your podcast. Slow play for life.
Chindits, I wouldn't say I'm beating myself up about it. I love elk hunting. I love elk. But there's far more to this life than a...
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