Re: Shot Placement on Bears
When a bowhunter says he aims tight in behind the front shoulder he stands a good chance of hitting the leg bone . This is OK with a rifle and possibly with some of the higher poundage compounds but is a poor shot placement for a Traditional bow .
I try to pick a spot center between front leg bone and diaphram and half way up the body. This results in a lethal point with 6 to 8 inches surrounding it. Two inches forward from tight in behind the front shoulder risks a hit directly on that leg bone .
REMEMBER -- Keep Your Fingertab On --
Last edited by greybark; 05-28-2006 at 02:08 PM.
REMEMBER -- Keep Your Fingertab on --
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