grayfalcon
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Seems like being able to take a frontal shot is pretty important for calling elk in, what is the ideal spot to aim? And how much margin for error is there? Thanks
Meaning it's more important to get a setup that puts the elk broadside?More importantly, do you shoot a setup that lends itself to a frontal shot?
GREAT video for Elk , Deer, Antelope etc. I will be watching this again with my wife who just took up archery this year .
No, meaning some bow/arrow/broadhead combos are poor choices for taking a frontal in the first place. Light poundage and/or light arrows and/or mechanical broadheads all are not good reasons to not take a frontal. Combine any of those three factors and it's even worse. This is obviously my opinion and someone will quickly chime in saying "I shoot frontals with Rages and they work great" (it is the internet afterall), but frontals will work best with a heavy arrow, decent poundage, and a fixed/cut on contact head. On top of that it's always best to limit to relatively close shots and unaware animals. I'm sure some will argue with this info, but I think it's great advice that will help hunters in the field and will decrease the odds of lost blood trails for folks.Meaning it's more important to get a setup that puts the elk broadside?
Ah, thought you meant calling setup. I'm trying the high FOC thing for this seasonNo, meaning some bow/arrow/broadhead combos are poor choices for taking a frontal in the first place. Light poundage and/or light arrows and/or mechanical broadheads all are not good reasons to not take a frontal. Combine any of those three factors and it's even worse. This is obviously my opinion and someone will quickly chime in saying "I shoot frontals with Rages and they work great" (it is the internet afterall), but frontals will work best with a heavy arrow, decent poundage, and a fixed/cut on contact head. On top of that it's always best to limit to relatively close shots and unaware animals. I'm sure some will argue with this info, but I think it's great advice that will help hunters in the field and will decrease the odds of lost blood trails for folks.
Exact thought that popped in my head when I read the OP.If you have to ask you’re not ready to try it.
Will do thatIf you have to ask you’re not ready to try it. Get a couple clean broadside kills under your bow hunting belt before you start the trick shots.
When you hunt by yourself, you better be prepared to shoot a frontal