How big a hog with a 42# recurve???

[ChuckC]

I think that your set up is perfect for hogs up to 137 pounds, however anything above 137 probably should be turned down.  

BTW  As I recall, Barry W. uses quite a bit more bow than that and due to difficulties he faced, was run up a tree twice in one day down in Texas,  the last time culminating in a broken wrist, cactus spines in half or more of his hand and a near problem (his kicking the hog while he (Barry) was down saved himself from "problems").

We need to be careful with advice asked for.  Yes, a 30 lb bow can and has done the job, on occasion,   and 65 pound bows have not, on occasion.

ChuckC  

[truefreedom]

Originally posted by Prairie Drifter:
 

Originally posted by truefreedom:
Prairie Drifter Sir,
Could you please tell us more about that 400lb boar with 2 1/2" shield killed with a 42lb trad-bow, what arrow, draw length, etc, also what you where shooting to get a complete pass through with 44lb on a 350lb boar, I may want to get your set-up, do you have any pictures?
I would love to see a pic and know what arrow, draw length, broadhead etc...

Thank you

My friend was using a 2016 w/ 250 up front. I think his arrow weighed about 570grs. He used a 4blade steel force head. He was drawing about 25".He had double lung penetration. I was using a 44lb Maddog longbow. My draw is 26". My arrow was a GT 35/55 w/ 300grains up front. arrow weighed 575grs w/ an foc of 25%. Broadhead was a single bevel tusker.Shot was 15yds.I didn't get a complete pass thru, I got complete pentration. Arrow was buried to the fletch,arrow was hanging out the other side.

I am now a believer in Ashby's work. [/b]

Thank you for your reply.

You are having outstanding results with your setup, also with such a short draw and light bow on huge hogs  

[StanM]

Thanks for the replies.  Looks like it's 137# and under    

TxAg, appreciate your feedback.  I'm aware of the "pocket" on bigger hogs with shields, but I don't want to take the chance of not hitting it.  This hunt will be a spot and stalk type of hunt, not one over feeders.  In my limited experience with hogs they don't stand still for long and although I'll try to heart shoot, I can't rely on the arrow ending up there.

I was thinking more of a smaller hog without the shield to be certain of good penetration if I hit higher up, mid-body.

BTW, I draw just a pinch over 28"'s and am working up my arrows at around 500 grains.

[Bobby Urban]

Yea and if you can guess a hogs weight with in 50lbs of 137 during a hunting situation you are a better man than most.  Shoot the hog you feel comfortable shooting.  Your equipment will perform as it should.

[TxAg]

Originally posted by StanM:
Thanks for the replies.  Looks like it's 137# and under      

TxAg, appreciate your feedback.  I'm aware of the "pocket" on bigger hogs with shields, but I don't want to take the chance of not hitting it.  This hunt will be a spot and stalk type of hunt, not one over feeders.  In my limited experience with hogs they don't stand still for long and although I'll try to heart shoot, I can't rely on the arrow ending up there.

I was thinking more of a smaller hog without the shield to be certain of good penetration if I hit higher up, mid-body.

BTW, I draw just a pinch over 28"'s and am working up my arrows at around 500 grains.

Sounds like you'll do just fine. Hogs aren't the tanks we sometimes make them out to be. Good luck!

[Fletcher]

IMO you will do OK with 44 lb, but I would go with a longer broadhead and shoot as heavy a well tuned arrow as you can stand to shoot.  A broadhead with a higher MA will go a long ways toward helping penetration.

[BOHO]

yep. that 500 grain arrow will have a lot of driving force. good luck and enjoy. just in case though, make sure your boots grip bark.  LOL   :D