Bow tuned and restrung for trip to africa
Got a new string and had bow gone over for trip coming up.Grouping good at 20 yds so far.Also went to some 340 Easton fmj to get another 25 grains of weight to my arrow.Kids bow is getting done now and...
View ArticleBow Hunting with Spiral Horn Safaris
Hi Guy's Here is a short action packed bow hunting video clip for all my fellow bow hunters. Exhibiting in January 2015 International Sportsmen’s Exposition Sacramento, 8-11 January – Booth Number 2739...
View ArticleInfo on bow and arrows from Congo
I got a Bow and four arrows from a neighbor who knew I am interested in African hunting. He got it in Congo in 1961 when he were UN soldier. The story goes that he got it from an local chief of an...
View ArticlePatiently Waiting/Planning
OK, I am currently planning my first trip to Africa. I have been researching for over a month now. I am definately not a rich man, I do make descent money, but I have to plan on this trip way in...
View ArticleThinking about a Lion Bow hunt in a few years?
I have been thinking about going on a South African lion hunt with a bow in a few years. I have been doing some research on it and saw that the minimum draw weight is 95lb. Which means I'd need to get...
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Best techniques for arrowing a Bushbuck?
I'm interested in hearing from those experienced with bushbuck hunts about what techniques were favored. Especially on the ground stalking, setting up drives, etc. I plan to be right in the Limpopo...
View ArticleWhat would you like to see in a Bow-Hunting Camp?
Looks like the rains have finally come down on us here in Limpopo (we are grateful) and as I sit, thinking about the upcoming season Iwould appreciate any input. We are currently working on a new area...
View ArticleBuild me an arrow
So fallowing the discussion off of my last thread I thought I would post this fun question. I give the numbers and you suggest your ideal arrow. Heck you can even top it with the ideal broadhead. So...
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Two Blade Broadheads or Three
It seems as though every thread I have read on this forum about bow hunting Africa leads to everyone's input towards 2 blade fixed broad heads and there never seems to be a mention of 3 or 4 blade...
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Beginner bow - compound or traditional?
Hi guys what would be a better choice for a beginner a compound or traditional bow? And in case it matters I'm 19, 6'3'' and am reasonably strong. And I've never shot a bow in my life. The closest I've...
View ArticleHunting Elephant with a recurve?
Hello all! This is my first post here on AH. I was wondering what the proper recurve bow setup would be for hunting elephant? I have done some research on what people have used before and have heard...
View ArticleLEGISLATION ABOUT MINIMUM KE AND/OR MOMENTUM FOR BOW HUNTING
Here in Mauritania we don't have minimum requirements. It would be interesting to have some kind of summary of the minimum requirements in other countries; moreover who is supposed to check this upon...
View ArticleTack selection for Cape Buffalo
Hi all, I have seen on some RSA outfitter's sites fairly strict requirements to hunt Cape Buffalo, such as minimum draw weight (80 lb), arrow total weight (700 gr), point weight (200 gr), and kinetic...
View ArticleBest Range for Bowhunting
Hi I would like to know what distance is best for bow hunting. Cheers Dox
View ArticlePROTOTYPING AN ARROW FOR DANGEROUS GAME FOR A 70# & 80# TRADITIONAL LONG BOW
I'm going through the process of building a DG arrow set up with the aim one day to go for buffalo. It is going to be a fairly long process but so far I have built one prototype based on Dr. Ashby...
View ArticleAny traditional archers out there?
I see this part of the forum stands empty. Does anyone here shoot a stickbow? I shoot a Black Widow PSAX 60# at 26". I love it. I enjoy shooting my Mathews compound, i love shooting my recurve.
View ArticleHow to increase your (traditional bow) poundage
I want to share my personal experience on how, after the initial experiences of being over bowed, I managed to increase effectively my bow poundage. At the beginning......there was...
View ArticleHoward Hill Worlds Greatest Archer?
I just saw this on a local hunting site I belong to. I'd give him my vote! Pulling 100+ lb. longbows, WOW! Check this out............................... The Legend's Story of Howard Hill HOWARD HILL...
View ArticleJumbo hunt gone wrong
Jumbo hunt gone wrong This is a story that was never going to be told. I wanted to forget the whole thing as soon as possible. After struggling with my thoughts for a long time, I am compelled to tell...
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