What Arrows for HOGS??

[Nala]

Hey all,

I'd like to get some advice.

I shoot 45 pound bows, my Bear Grizzly is a tad heavier at 45X.  My draw length is prolly a bit longer than 29 inches.

The 3 arrows I have are XX75 GameGetter 500 size, Easton ST Epic 500 size, and Red Head Carbon Fury 4565 size.  I think the XX75 arrows are the heaviest.  They all fly great with field points and I haven't tested any of my broadheads which are all 125 grain and up to 150 grain.

What arrow would you all suggest I use out of the ones I listed?

Would you also recommend I use the lightest or heaviest heads I have?

Thanks for the time.

Nalajr

[Bowhuntah]

I would use the Gamegetters with the 150 gr. heads. I have killed hogs with that same setup.

[JAG]

Game getters, the heaviest, with the heaviest broadhead (sharpest) that you can shoot.
I use a better than 700 grain set up.  Ash or river cane shafts, Simmons Inceptor (origional) 5.5" 4 fletch Banna feathers.
I want it to make an IMPACT!
Hope this helps.
Johnny/JAG

[Flingblade]

I'm planning a hog hunt in Texas in Feb. and the outfitter who is a traditional shooter told me he uses fiberglass fishing arrows.  He fletches them with 5" feathers and glues on a 2 blade Zwickey.  His rig weighs about 1400 grains and has enough punch for even the biggest hog.  It is a slow arrow but he said his accuracy isn't affected out to about 18-20 yards.  I might try this when I go down to hunt with him.

[Rob DiStefano]

with 45# @ 28", yer 29"+ draw will mean close to 50#.

use whatever arrows fly best for ya.  

keep near or just above 10gpp, which will mean about a 500 grain arrow, it's not all that critical.

most of all keep whatever broadheads you use SHARP ... THIS IS CRITICAL!!!

know the right spot to aim for on a hog, then pick it and HIT IT ... THIS IS CRITICAL!!!

best of luck!  i LOVE hog huntin'!

[2 Barrels]

I used a 50# bow and a 500gr. arrow broadhead combo in July at Ray Hammonds.It did just fine.My broadhead was a three blade muzzy on a carbon shaft.Thanks,Jim

[Bill Skinner]

Any of the three will work.  Go with whatever gives the best flight with the heaviest broadhead.  Bill