I wasn't sure if this applies to the "Big Game" thread, but i know for sure it doesn't apply to deer or turkey. I've done a limited search in the forum for any other set up advice pertaining to pig and have fallen short. Some of the google answers are not helpful either. I currently run Victory XVs uncut with grim reaper 125 grain mechanical broadheads on a 70lb draw on a Matthews v3x 33. Rip xvs are .255" external total weight is 242 grains including insert minus broadhead 367 total weight. From what I gathered, and can assume, is that arrow setup may not have enough penetration power for a full grown "trophy size" pig but could suffice for meat pig. Questions: What are your thoughts? Can you point me in a good direction for resources? So I don't have to completely retune my bow, do you have any suggestions on narrow diameter arrows that increase the punch.
I learned when my son went hog hunting that the place we went prefered slow and heavy to fast. He had no issue dropping 4 hogs ranging from 189 t0 56 lbs with his 350 Legend. The farthest the 2 that ran went was 20 yards. Since I had my bow, I asked about shooting one with a bow. The guide for us said totally possible to do, but dropping one with a bow required 2 things: heavier arrows (he preferred 500 grains) but more importantly shot placement. He was saying that their "shoulder blade" is larger than the average animal, meaning if you aim right behind the shoulder like you would most game, the arrow will bounce off - gotta aim a little farther back. May not be helpful, but recent experience. On a separate note, we had it made in to sausage and it is some of the best sausage I have ever had. We've giveseveral bags to hunters and non-hunters and all have said the same thing.
The sense i've been getting is the same; that I need to increase the weight of my arrow. I've never used weighted inserts and I don't want to go to wider diameter arrows and have to completely retime by bow. I shouldn't have sold my other bow. Sound like I need to take a trip to the pro shop.
