Bow weight for hogs

[ranger 3]

What is the minimum weight for hogs that all you guys would use?

[Charlie Lamb]

Use whatever weight you shoot best. Most hogs aren't that hard to penetrate. The exception would be if you run into one of those huge old boars with a 2" shield and that's about like running into a Boone and Crockett buck... it can happen, but it isn't likely.

[ranger 3]

Thanks Charlie

[Chris Surtees]

After my shoulder surgery I was using a 45@26 bow with no issues. Even took a couple large hogs with that setup.

Now I am back up to around 55# and this is more than enough for the rooters around here.

A well tuned setup with sharp broadhead and good shot placement will get them everytime.

Remember aim low and forward!

Chris

[metsastaja]

It is all in the shot.

[donw]

shot placement with a RAZOR sharp, cut on contact, broadhead...

[Bill Turner]

Chris Surtee's above has said all that needs to be said. Low and forward with a sharp bh will do the job everytime.  

[Chester Thompson]

Yeap make sure that you know the vitals for hogs, here is a pretty good page for that  http://www.texasboars.com/anatomy.html.

[Apex Predator]

As long as you aren't planning to hunt mature boars, you can get by with mid 40s.  I normally hunt with a 48@27 straight longbow, and shoot through most eating sized hogs.  I would keep a two blade in your quiver, and be very picky about shot placement on a big boy.