BowMag a good idea? (range, cost, bullet, point)

[Cape Cod Todd]

I think this is rather brilliant it is a device attached to your arrow that has a 38 or 357 bullet inside.

Part of me wonders about the legality of such a device but I suppose that depends on the state in which you reside. The other part of me thinks it is a good way to ensure a extra punch and a kill to potentially dangerous game when using your bow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAFcl3SamHc


Pretty cool yes?

[Cape Cod Todd]

Hmmm I just watched the Bowmag video again and it sure is a cool concept but then the next video was an independent test of this product in the woods and the results are less than satisfactory. The bowmag also is a one time use thing that cost about $10 per shot.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXhdQAt5oOQ


I think there is room for improvement.

[Threerun]

Honestly a well placed broad head is lethal, so I guess I'm scratching my head and saying- what (or where's) the point?

[Brucifer]

The Duke boys had a better version....

[Cape Cod Todd]

Originally Posted by Brucifer

The Duke boys had a better version....

The Duke Boys ? You mean those racist redneck lawbreaking idiots tearing around in their gas guzzling climate destroying orange car??


Sorry I got to close to the obama koolaide....


Yes the Duke boys did have a better version but there wouldn't be much left of the animal after the smoke clears. LOL

[An Einnseanair]

It would explode sending brass fragments through the meat and causing lots of local damage, but the "bullet" wouldn't move much. A through-shot with a standard broadhead would probably be more lethal. Sounds pretty useless for hunting.