elephant
08-01-2008, 05:27 PM
#22
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Hughesville, PA USA
Posts: 18,322
RE: elephant
My friend I asked for prayers for (motocycle accident) took an elephant with a 90 lb Hoyt Trykon and over 900 grain arrow, complete pass through.
I have no desire personally to take an elephant however I'm glad the possibility exists for those who wish to do it. That's all you can really say about it. Just because you (in general) don't want to do it, be thankful it's a possibility in case you change your mind.
I have no desire personally to take an elephant however I'm glad the possibility exists for those who wish to do it. That's all you can really say about it. Just because you (in general) don't want to do it, be thankful it's a possibility in case you change your mind.
08-01-2008, 06:19 PM
#24
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Camden,MO
Posts: 2,546
RE: elephant
THE ELEPHANT STORY
Howard Hill has been asked many times to tell the facts on bagging an elephant with a bow and arrow.
Following is a list of questions and answers.
[ol][*]How many elephants did you bag? 3
[/align][align=left][/align][*]How many arrows did it take for all three? 4
[/align][align=left][/align][*]How heavy a bow did you use? 115 lbs.
[/align][align=left][/align][*]Was this a hand drawn bow? Yes
[/align][align=left][/align][*]Did you use an explosive tip or poison on the tip of the arrow? No
[/align][align=left][/align][*]How long an arrow did you use? 41" with a special designed broadhead
[/align][align=left][/align][*]How much did the broadhead weigh? 1700 grains
[/align][align=left][/align][*]How much penetration did you get? 31.5"
[/align][align=left][/align][*]Where is the best place to hit an elephant? Between the ribs into the heart or lungs
[/align][align=left][/align][*]How much did the elephant weigh? 10,000 lbs. [/ol]
And might i say that every one was done with a long bow. not compound.
Howard Hill has been asked many times to tell the facts on bagging an elephant with a bow and arrow.
Following is a list of questions and answers.
[ol][*]How many elephants did you bag? 3
[/align][align=left][/align][*]How many arrows did it take for all three? 4
[/align][align=left][/align][*]How heavy a bow did you use? 115 lbs.
[/align][align=left][/align][*]Was this a hand drawn bow? Yes
[/align][align=left][/align][*]Did you use an explosive tip or poison on the tip of the arrow? No
[/align][align=left][/align][*]How long an arrow did you use? 41" with a special designed broadhead
[/align][align=left][/align][*]How much did the broadhead weigh? 1700 grains
[/align][align=left][/align][*]How much penetration did you get? 31.5"
[/align][align=left][/align][*]Where is the best place to hit an elephant? Between the ribs into the heart or lungs
[/align][align=left][/align][*]How much did the elephant weigh? 10,000 lbs. [/ol]
And might i say that every one was done with a long bow. not compound.
08-01-2008, 06:29 PM
#25
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location:
Posts: 21,043
RE: elephant
Never underestimate the longbow......
People throughout the ages have been deadly with self bows out to 200yds. Now these weren't your bows of today. They were typically 80-120#'s in draw. They were also VERY accurate at 100yds.
Doesn't surprise me a bit that HH (or anyone) did this with a longbow.
I'm like a bunch of guys.......I have no interest in it (elephant hunting).....but I won'tchastise you if it IS your cup of tea. Kinda like big women.
People throughout the ages have been deadly with self bows out to 200yds. Now these weren't your bows of today. They were typically 80-120#'s in draw. They were also VERY accurate at 100yds.
Doesn't surprise me a bit that HH (or anyone) did this with a longbow.
I'm like a bunch of guys.......I have no interest in it (elephant hunting).....but I won'tchastise you if it IS your cup of tea. Kinda like big women.
08-01-2008, 06:34 PM
#26
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Heaven is my home, temporarily residing in WNY :)
Posts: 6,679
RE: elephant
ORIGINAL: iamyourhuckleberry
"All men die, but not every man lives!"
I wish I had ten dollars for every time I was told 'I couldn't with a bow'. If they bleed, they can be killed! With the proper gear, I would do it without hesitation!
Shirleys and Shelas need not apply...
"All men die, but not every man lives!"
I wish I had ten dollars for every time I was told 'I couldn't with a bow'. If they bleed, they can be killed! With the proper gear, I would do it without hesitation!
Shirleys and Shelas need not apply...
I'm with most of the others .... whatever floats your boat, if it's legal, I'm behing you
08-01-2008, 06:47 PM
#27
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Alabama
Posts: 1,068
08-01-2008, 06:50 PM
#28
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Hughesville, PA USA
Posts: 18,322
RE: elephant
ORIGINAL: SouthernStrut56
The guy said it was a rush, buuuut there wasn't much to it. They just walked up 15 yards behind it and shot it. Reeeeal sporting.
The guy said it was a rush, buuuut there wasn't much to it. They just walked up 15 yards behind it and shot it. Reeeeal sporting.
08-01-2008, 06:53 PM
#30
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Alabama
Posts: 1,068
RE: elephant
ORIGINAL: Rob/PA Bowyer
ANTI's say that very thing about what we do. Which side are you on?
ORIGINAL: SouthernStrut56
The guy said it was a rush, buuuut there wasn't much to it. They just walked up 15 yards behind it and shot it. Reeeeal sporting.
The guy said it was a rush, buuuut there wasn't much to it. They just walked up 15 yards behind it and shot it. Reeeeal sporting.