crossbow and hog hunting

[Zeeks]

Any info would be helpful.   Found a cheap crossbow used.   Any idea of type of broadhead and what power of crossbow would be acceptable?    All ate up on this hog hunting 

[Land_Owner]

Can't help with specifics.  I don't own or use a crossbow...yet.  So, I am interested in comments to this thread too.

In many states the specific draw weight is specified in the hunting regulations, in particular when hunting in season on Public land.  On Private land the minimum State specified draw weight would be a good start.

Broadheads for deer are typically effective on hogs, but the boys on www.Texasboars.com are very knowledgable about killing hogs in a variety of ways.  Kevin may even have a bow hunting page.

[fr3db3ar]

It seems to me that most crossbows are in the 150 range.  Maybe I'm just out of the loops as I have a recurve model and seems more and more are compound models now days.  That being said, they don't have any more power or range than your standard compound/recurve bow.  Just the advantage of being cocked and locked.

I would think any quality 2 blade broadhead would do.  It's all about a sharp broadhead and shot placement.  You double lung them with a practice point..they're still going to die....it's just a matter of how fast.

Personally I'm not a fan of crossbows, just because they are so heavy and bulky...but that's just my personal opinion.

[alsaqr]

Hunted hogs with crossbows for several years.  First crossbow I had was a Barnett Quad 400.  Killed several hogs with that crossbow.  Problem was that it would not stay sighted in due to the Mickey Mouse scope mount.  Next came a Revolution XS that killed a lot of hogs.  I used cheap 125 grain 3 blade broadheads and they killed hogs like they were struck by lightning.  With the Barnett crossbows one must use a 3 blade broadhead: Not sure about other brands of crossbows.   

I've also killed a couple hundred hogs with guns-mostly muzzleloaders.  At ranges of 30 yards or less the broadhead appears to be a better hog killer than a 240 grain muzzleloader bullet put in the same place.     

[Zeeks]

Thanks for the reply.   I bought some Trophy Ridge Rockets,  they have a chisel tip with 3 SS bacon skinner blades.  They are sharp.  They will cut ya    I know...

[BBF]

The bulky types are the compound bows. I don't see a need to go compound since you don't have to hold at draw. Get a bow with a recurve prod and if need be there are gadgets that help you to  c o c k  them .. Check to see how the scope attaches!  Two or three blades on the broadhead with a cutting point and I would go heavy weight on them.

If the Zwickeys are still made that would be my choice or similar pattern.