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Title: Woodsman Advice
Post by: wolfcoach on October 31, 2020, 10:17:08 AM
I have recently went down in poundage and would still like to shoot my Woodsman heads.  I am shooting a JK Traditions longbow 53# @ 28, but my draw length is only 25.  I never had any trouble with my 60# recurve but wondering about others experience with the woodsman and shooting 45# with a short draw length
Title: Re: Woodsman Advice
Post by: Tim Finley on October 31, 2020, 10:35:37 AM
My grandson is 12 his bow is 40# and his draw length is short also, he is probably pulling 35#. Kiefer has killed 3 adult deer (two bucks and a doe) in the last 3 years using a Wensel Woodsman. I think they are the best head for a light bow .
Title: Re: Woodsman Advice
Post by: NY Yankee on October 31, 2020, 11:08:41 AM
Yes, for a lower draw weight bow, I would think a long slender 3 blade would penetrate just fine. Woodsman or VPA.
Title: Re: Woodsman Advice
Post by: McDave on October 31, 2020, 11:49:33 AM
I hunt with Woodsman broadheads with a 47# bow, which is about what you would be pulling after you factor in the difference in draw length.  Because of the 3 blades, it is more important than ever that they be sharp.  I use the wood block with two offset files, but a quick glance at the internet didn't come up with them, so they might not be available anymore.  Plenty of other methods out there, though.
Title: Re: Woodsman Advice
Post by: smokin joe on October 31, 2020, 12:29:27 PM
You will be fine. Get them sharp and go hunting.
Title: Re: Woodsman Advice
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