WB..... that's cool cam shots! Did u like hunting there? Was thinking of going.
Where'sBruce -
"....there is no KE with an arrow" What.....? Please explain that one to me.
Where'sBruce -
"....there is no KE with an arrow" What.....? Please explain that one to me.
Shot placement is important whether you use a bow or rifle. Using a bow certainly uses KE, and it can be argued that KE energy is more of a factor when using a bow/arrow, because of the slower speeds generated by the bow/arrow.
I can see you haven't done a lot of bowhunting, and you certainly haven't done any bowhunting in Africa, where KE is paramount to a successful hunt. For any beginning, or experinced bow hunters out there: do a minimum amount of research and you'll find that KE does, in fact, exist with a bow/arrow and can be an important factor when hunting - which was my point. To further make my point, consider that when you're bowhunting, a rifle's KE is completely irrelevant, since you're not using a rifle! The KE of your bow/arrow is relevant, "virtually" doesn't have any place, unless you're doing a "virtual hunt" on a video game. In the field, in the real world of bowhunting, KE is a real factor. Try using insignificant amount(s) of KE when hunting a large boar here in the states and then argue that it's "virtually" nothing. Or try using insufficient amount of KE on an elk at a distance over 50 yards. An outfitter in Africa won't even let you hunt plains game if your bow does not have sufficient KE, not "virtual" KE, but real-world bowhunting KE. It not only exists, but it is one of many important factors when trying to make an ethical, quick and successful kill.