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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: sleek on October 08, 2016, 01:48:31 am

Title: Arrow energy and penetration
Post by: sleek on October 08, 2016, 01:48:31 am

Assuming a sharp point, how much energy would be needed for a pass through shot on a deer? Say, inside of 15 yards, and assuming proper placement.

For example, would a 450 grain arrow pass through moving 150 initial velocity?

Title: Re: Arrow energy and penetration
Post by: jayman448 on October 08, 2016, 02:34:53 am

no idea but these videos are pretty interesting regarding the penetration

https://youtu.be/7qiqmzZk0j0

https://youtu.be/-YrwtEjlN38

Title: Re: Arrow energy and penetration
Post by: Zuma on October 08, 2016, 11:04:17 pm

It would be just a guess to calculate penetration.
You would have to calculate using a consistent mass
or worst case through bone, muscle, hide and organs.
So what would that be??
Zuma