kinetic energy

old fart jim · Post by **old fart jim** » Sun Oct 25, 2009 1:22 pm

I can remember seeing a chart that listed minimun KE needed for pass thru on different game animals. ie deer,elk,moose, bear ect. anyone have any info

awshucks · Post by **awshucks** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:00 am

Easton chart found via google:

<25> 65 ft. lbs.
Toughest Game (cape buffalo, grizzly, musk ox, etc.)

I seem to recall 40 fl lbs for white tail.

spanishfly · Post by **spanishfly** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 11:32 am

Below you will find a list of recommended crossbow arrow kinetic energies needed for various game animals using a good fixed blade broadhead.

20 - 25 Foot Pounds for: Small Game
25 - 41 Foot Pounds for: Medium Game such as, Deer and Antelope.
42 - 65 Foot Pounds for: Large Game such as Elk, Black Bear and Wild Boar.
65 - 70 Foot Pounds for: Toughest Game such as Cape Buffalo and Grizzly.