The Best Weapon of the Forest

[Aqualiteking]

I was wondering what was the best weapon of the forest or a weapon you want to take with you when you go hunting? I know that bows are favoured over guns as guns kill the prey too fast. Does anyone know any better weapons.

[Rick]

What are you hunting? Where are you hunting? I don't think you can kill an animal too fast. The quicker the better. That last thing I want any animal to do is suffer needlessly. A quick kill is essential.

[crashdive123]

For what purpose do you need a weapon? Welcome to the forum. How about shootin your way over to the introduction section and let us know a bit about yourself - ya know - hobbies, experience, etc. You can find it here http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...splay.php?f=14

[BraggSurvivor]

Best weapon is whats above your shoulders. The idea of hunting IS to kill the game your hunting quickly as to cause no suffering.

I like the 735 cal. for hunting around here.

[rrsnook]

kills game too fast? what does that mean? I prefer my .270. flat shooting,good range and very accurate

[Assassin Pilot]

I think he meant to say "scares away the prey too fast". I would agree with that statement 100%. Plus, bows can be dirt cheap if you are in a crisis and can withstand some pretty harsh conditions (depends on material the bow is made of) without being affected at all. It has a lot of benefits that guns just don't have. Also laws on those aren't as strict.

[JRJ]

Marlin 336SS 30-30 for me. Great for the areas I hunt, btw I am just assuming your talking about hunting medium sized critters. These are also great calibers: 308, 30-06 and 270, 12ga and 22lr. A 22lr might be the most reliable for bringing home "something".

I do not consider a bow or even a musket a good way to hunt. I really do not see any benefit for using a bow. Ive seen arguments for it being stealthy and quiet, that's about it. If I want quiet I'll set a snare line. If I want to drop a white tail and haul it away 5 minutes later, I'll grab a rifle. I average about 10-20 yards of travel from where I hit it. Most of the time I knock it on it's butt, the deer get's up, dashes and hops a few times then falls down dead. I'm a great shot with a bow and Ive accidentally hit in the stomach, arrows deflect a bit and miss the heart, all sorts of things. A spooked deer can put hundreds of yards between the two of you before it's adrenaline rush finishes and it succumbs. Mind you, the sun is either rising and most likely setting when you down your game. I have had deer drop and jump from the sound of my string release, before the arrow hits. When I fire a bullet it hears the sound AFTER it's been hit.


-JRJ

[sh4d0wm4573ri7]

I have taken several bucks and some does over the years with compound, rifle, longbow, and recurve and when bowhunting I have never made a shot that the deer made it more then 40 yds nor lived longer then 10 seconds after impact I have used a 3 blade rocky mountain razor exclusively a broadhead cuts and kills quickly. Many a man has survived a gunshot not many survive a broadhead wound.

[Aurelius95]

Many a man has survived a gunshot not many survive a broadhead wound.

What exactly are you hunting out there, Shadowman?

[Rick]

That's why I asked what he was hunting. I doubt many of you would choose the same weapon if he's hunting rabbits and squirrels.

[catfish10101]

In a situation where I had to choose 1 weapon, it would be my trusty 12 gauge, with an assortment of shells for everything from tree rats, to flying purple people eaters.

[klkak]

The best weapon in the world for hunting and survival is the one you have with you. Not the one back home in the gunsafe. Caliber, guage, draw weight or type of action are really just personal choice. It has to be something that you will carry with you every time you go out. It has to be something that you will practice with and become as perfect a shot with as you can make yourself.

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[QUOTE=BraggSurvivor;38107]Best weapon is whats above your shoulders. /QUOTE]
That is, without a doubt to me, one of the most intelligent statements I have seen posted on this forum. THAT is what we're all here for.

[Assassin Pilot]

JRJ: you may be using a low quality bow, or hunting incredibly fast deer, but most deer will not be able to react that quick. it really depends on the skill you have with the weapon.

but enough about that, I personally would prefer a gun in most situations, unless it was being trapped on a desert island in which case I would go for a good bow (arrows are reusable, bullets aren't. plus it wouldn't matter if you miss because its not like it will be able to leave the island )

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I have taken several bucks and some does over the years with compound, rifle, longbow, and recurve and when bowhunting I have never made a shot that the deer made it more then 40 yds nor lived longer then 10 seconds after impact I have used a 3 blade rocky mountain razor exclusively a broadhead cuts and kills quickly. Many a man has survived a gunshot not many survive a broadhead wound.

I have never made a shot with a rifle where a deer or moose took more than one step (sort of stagger forward when they drop) after I hit them. I'm kinda proud of that.

[beerrunner13]

This is like a best knife thread,where are you? what are you hunting? how good are you at geting close to your target? and is noise a consideration? oh yeah and how can you kill your prey tp quickly?

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This is like a best knife thread,where are you? what are you hunting? how good are you at geting close to your target? and is noise a consideration? oh yeah and how can you kill your prey tp quickly?

yeah, that's why I said what I did about Bragg's comment. Anyone's best weapon should be the one above the shoulders, too many people are using that space just to keep their ears separated. (not saying anyone here necessarily, don't anyone pee themselves and run out of the room crying now)

[Alpine_Sapper]

yeah, that's why I said what I did about Bragg's comment. Anyone's best weapon should be the one above the shoulders, too many people are using that space just to keep their ears separated. (not saying anyone here necessarily, don't anyone pee themselves and run out of the room crying now)

roflmao...

[crashdive123]

Yeah but there are a few that have posted here that when reading about their best weapon should be the one above the shoulders were thinking........what???? My hat????

[BraggSurvivor]

About 25 years ago my mom shot two Elk with one shot in Golden BC. She didnt see the calf in the tall grass beside the cow.