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Old 06-16-2008, 11:36 PM
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This has probably been asked before but
How much KE does it take to pass through?
Deer?
Elk?
Moose?
Bear?
Jackelope?
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Old 06-16-2008, 11:41 PM
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Kinetic Energy


Hunting Usage



< 25 ft. lbs.

Small Game (rabbit, groundhog, etc.)


25-41 ft. lbs.

Medium Game (deer, antelope, etc.)


42-65 ft. lbs.

Large Game (elk, black bear, wild boar, etc.)


> 65 ft. lbs.

Toughest Game (Cape Buffalo, Grizzly, etc.)
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Old 06-17-2008, 12:19 AM
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cool, thanks man
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Old 06-17-2008, 05:26 AM
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My wife has gotten pass through shots on 2 deer with about 36-38 Lb of KE. Both deer were under 20 yards; she used the Muzzy 75 for one, and the 90 gr. for the other.
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ORIGINAL: im ocd

My wife has gotten pass through shots on 2 deer with about 36-38 Lb of KE. Both deer were under 20 yards; she used the Muzzy 75 for one, and the 90 gr. for the other.
My wife got a passthrough with only about 35# KE.

Good post MECHDOC

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Look here.......http://www.thearcheryhut.com/calculators.php
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Old 06-17-2008, 11:05 AM
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Love the link Vabowman. looks like I have 72# KE. I wonder how much that goes down 20 or 30 yards down range?


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