45lb Kodiak mag I draw at 26.5 with 45-50 spine cedar shaft with 125 grain zwickey Eskimos enough for hogs?

The arrows are Cut 28.50 inches

Yes and keep shots close

It's not optimal but will work as long as you do your part

Also have a 50lb k-mag just shoot the 45 better just was wondering if my setup is good for hogs and whitetail?

that will work perfect for Hogs, just hit your spots and keep the bacon under 100lbs and you will be good to go.

Shoot on a Line and bring home the Bacon,

There are a thousand variables - but yes 45lbs will do the job.

That will be fine. It's like they always say , shot placement is everything .

It's not really 45# more like 40#@26.5

Thanks guys

my opinion, not really, hogs are tough, so get close, and they got great noses...... best shot is not behind the shoulder, but just above it, and I did it with a 45lb Hoyt Buffalo, and a Razor Cap, head, and the shot was 15 yards,,,,,,,,

this year I am using my Checkmate at 53 pounds,,,,,, even then I want to be close, and will be shooting a Magnus,,,,,

good luck and have fun

Should do the job, but make sure you know your vitals. Razorhead, I tried pinning one to the ground via spine this past season, arrow could not have slid past by more then an inch, but she did get up and then the fun began. It will always cost you an arrow but a buddy of mine says he likes the soft behind the ear moving toward the forehead. Small target and need to be VERY close range.

-Bones

Penetration could be an issue on a 300# ish boar hog.

Average hogs no problem. Large and Xlarge, very high probability you won't have very good penetration. On a big shielded boar you could make a great shot and only get one lung.

light low average performer bow at short draw and light arrow that's the perfect combo for hogs :-)

;)

Just put that broadhead in the right spot and you should do fine.

Out of extreme curiosity, I wonder how many of you that posted have ever killed a pig. Flash- I agree with you completely.

I have killed several with heavier bows was just curious what the thoughts were with that set up.

I've taken a few. My first bow kill was a pig. I think that first season I ended up with 5-6. I try not to let them get away without at least one staying whenever I see pigs.

-Bones

Sows and shoats will be no problem. I'd stay away from boars. :^)

A relative of ours who lives in South east Tx had one in a pen . It was was double fenced and boy it was one big pig Volkswagen sized. When I went to the fence it got up and charged with all it s might at the fence. Wouldn't want to face off with one in the woods. I'd need cannon to drop it. 45# bow??? Are you kidding? Make sure you have tree to climb up or have a backup with a 308. Serious .??

I am shooting 480 grain Genesis arrows out of a 43# Groves Spitfire Magnum and I have no doubts that this combo will penetrate adequately at the ranges I shoot.

I've taken 10 head, or a little better with a bow.

Depends on the pig:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ1Mg0a7Tpw

I've shot a ton and you should be ok. Id front load a carbon shoot a 3 to 1 head and hit them low and tight to the shoulder and you'll be ok. Out of the 100 plus I've bow killed only one or 2 were worth talking about in slowing an arrow down.

Shaving sharp broad heads. Don't forget.LOL

Shoot for the battery box.LOL

That hog has rigor mortis, and the broad head is one of those piece of crap insert types, three blade, one of which came seperated, and the shot was high. Not surprised that arrow only went in three inches. True, the arrow needs to be heavier, but still it should have gone in further and would have with a live animal and a two blade head in that spot on the shoulder.

BTW, I'm referring to Iwander's youtube vid.

I just watched Iwander's youtube video reference and was going to post exactly what TK did before I read his. Agree 100%. The broadhead was a three blade Thunderhead, not one recommended for hogs. And as TK said, one of the blades was ripped out of its groove. Doesn't prove sh%&#. IMHO

I've killed hogs with the Thunderhead. When I was shooting a compound. Never a problem. I've shot a half dozen or so with a 46 pound recurve and using the 2 bladed Magnus Stinger. A couple of those hogs were Boars in the 150 plus pound range. On all but one I got good penetration. One of the older boars had a very thick shield. I certainly didn't get a pass through but I did watch him go down. In my opinion, the average hog is 80 to 120 pounds. You will have no problem if you place your shots. And I don't agree with Razorheads shot placement. Shoot for a spot just above the elbow and he wont go far. Have fun!

The guys that tell you no, probably have not done it much. PM Robert Carter who posts here. He has likely already killed more hogs than some of these guys will in their lifetime. I would listen to him first, and he has killed a bunch with 45'ish weight. I would use a good cut on contact head, but wouldn't be a bit afraid of using that bow.

For Magnum hogs (Russians over 250# or ferals over 350#) I strongly recommend over 600 grains, over 175 fps, and BIG snuffers or simmons shark BHs.

For most feral swine you should be ok, keep it sharp, close, and tight behind the shoulder.

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