Videos tagged with Recurve Bow

Jared Mills revisits a promising deer hunting choke point after a failed bow hunt. He reflects on his setup, a tree stand 8 feet high with a recurve bow, targeting a shot within five yards. The video then fast-forwards six months to a post-hunt analysis where Mills discusses improvements for future hunts, focusing on rattling sequences, spot selection, and optimal hunting timing for whitetail deer. He also promotes his brand ambassadorship with MidwayUSA.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Tesla Model X windshield against various projectiles. Non-lethal PepperBalls and archery arrows ricocheted due to the windshield's steep angle. A .22 LR bullet from a Glock 44 penetrated the glass but lost significant energy, failing to cause substantial damage beyond the entry point.

This experiment tests the penetration capabilities of various archery equipment and a 9mm handgun against LG flat-screen televisions. A recurve bow with practice tips stopped at the second TV, while a compound bow and 9mm handgun penetrated two TVs. The TenPoint Siege RS410 crossbow, with a broadhead, penetrated three TVs, demonstrating significant projectile force.

This experiment tests how many footballs an arrow can penetrate using different bows. A PSE compound bow and a TenPoint crossbow, both shooting around 340-370 fps, stopped arrows in the sixth football. A traditional recurve bow, however, only penetrated the first football, demonstrating a significant power difference.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various archery equipment against seven stacked Lifetime plastic tables. A recurve bow at higher draw weights and a Pocket Shot slingshot could penetrate the first table. A PSE compound bow with broadheads pierced three tables, while a TenPoint Nitro XRT crossbow at 470 FPS achieved the highest penetration, clearing three tables and stopping at the fourth.

This video tests a custom .50 BMG arrow designed to fire its round upon impact. Initial tests with a recurve bow failed due to the round falling out, but a successful ignition was achieved after securing it with tape, causing a significant explosion on a car door. Further tests showed dangerous ricochets and poor accuracy due to the arrow's extreme weight distribution, making it unsuitable for precise targeting.

This video revisits the physics of arrow flight, specifically testing how far arrows travel when launched at a 45-degree angle compared to a lower angle. It demonstrates that a 45-degree launch significantly increases distance for both compound and traditional bows. The experiment uses precise angle measurement tools and compares results from a compound bow, a traditional recurve bow, and a high-speed crossbow.

This video compares the real-life performance of Minecraft-inspired bows and crossbows against FBI-standard ballistic gel. A PSE Heritage recurve bow at 100 fps penetrated halfway, while a PSE compound bow at 350 fps with a broadhead passed through the entire gel torso. The TenPoint Nitro XRT crossbow, boasting 470 fps and 192 ft-lbs of energy, nearly penetrated a 20-inch gel block with a Muzzy broadhead.

This experiment tests the penetration power of different bows through watermelons. A recurve bow penetrated three watermelons, a compound bow with a practice tip penetrated four and stopped in the fifth, while a broadhead stopped in the third. The TenPoint Nitro XRT crossbow with a broadhead penetrated five watermelons, and with a practice tip, it penetrated six.

This video demonstrates the flight time of arrows shot vertically using different bow types. A recurve bow arrow fell in 8.5 seconds, a compound bow arrow in 12 seconds, and a high-speed crossbow arrow in 18.5 seconds. Specialized whistling arrow tips were used to aid in tracking the arrow's descent, adding weight but providing an auditory cue.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of budget riot shields against various archery projectiles. While a single shield can stop a basic recurve bow arrow, higher-velocity compound bows and crossbows easily penetrate. The experiment concludes that at least three layers of these $50 shields are needed to stop high-powered crossbow bolts.

This video tests the lethal range of a 40lb draw weight recurve bow using ballistics gel and a torso target. At 10 yards, a 600-grain Easton aluminum arrow with a Grizzly broadhead penetrated 5.5 inches. Even at 100 yards, despite a high arc, the arrow achieved 3 inches of penetration, demonstrating retained lethality. While not ethical for hunting at extreme distances, the bow remains a potent tool.