Women drops Elephant with PSE Xforce!!!!!

[cptleo1]

Originally Posted by medved

Neat all around, but......


I don't quite like the part about standing in the middle of 37 elephants and shooting one of them, the other 36 MIGHT just wake up or something, and even Katie Sandwina wasn't THAT strong. Somebody might mention that to her.

That was my concern.

Far as I know rule# 1 when hunting dangerous game you keep the herd IN FRONT of you.

I would think as a PH having a customer who has never done this type of hunt and given the fact of the limited range of the bow. I would have looked for a solitary bull to take. I think it is insane to get within the herd and pop one at 30 feet. No amount of back up fire power in that type of potential cluster is going to do you any good.

Just makes sense to me.

Now that I think about it I am not wild about the just before dark deal either.

He must figure it is like landing an airplane - if you can walk away from it you did a good job !

All this being said:

You go girl !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You have made us proud.

Need to try a big "puddy cat" next.

Congratulations on a great hunt.

[buckeyboy]

I wouldent mess with her man. looks like she she can kick some*****

[Tax Lawyer]

That is plain awesome.

[Matatazela]

Very well done!

[medved]

The real question...

How big's the girl?? Looks like possibly another one of those cases like Katie Sandwina who was pretty enough that you didn't notice the size thing unless you were right up next to her or there were normal-sized people standing next to her for comparison. I'd normally figure that 80-lb bows were for people over 200 lbs, male or female either one.

[Whaack]

Very very cool. Big congrats to you ma'am.

[BOWCHIEF]

Congrats!

Things of interest:

Your gear is all set for a hunt of a life time, fine tuned and hitting perfect...and then you drop your draw weight by 2 pounds when you get over there? Odd in my book.

You hold the bow at full draw for a minute right before dark? Elephants have poor vision.

[crazy wolf]

Nice kill. You should be a model for PSE bows seriously. Crazy Wolf.

[raylloyd01]

Originally Posted by txgolfer45

Interesting that the PSE website only shows limb options of 50, 60 and 70 lbs. Hmmmmm

Still a nice trophy!

I was told by a PSE rep you could special order the X with 80lb limbs. I have seen 2 other stories where the archer claimed to have the X with 80lb limbs. When you stop and think about it, it wasn't that long ago that people had to buy bows capable of pulling 90 lbs to get the speed you can get out of a 60lb bow today. I personally had a FireFlight that was pulling 96 lbs. As a whole, is the Archery family getting soft & mushy ?? ....

[Sneaky Apasum]

Originally Posted by Doc

I heard she's married to Chuck Norris.

That's about right. When I go to sleep tonight, I'm going to be checking under my bed for HER.

[Shaman]

Originally Posted by txgolfer45

Interesting that the PSE website only shows limb options of 50, 60 and 70 lbs. Hmmmmm

Still a nice trophy!

Custom Jobs. They only list their production models for order directly.
You can call and ask about anything you want. You can get different colors, custom idlers, different poundage limbs, etc. It has been posted numerous times that they do 80+ Limbs custom.

Nice thing is you only need 80lb limbs instead of 100lbs limbs now with the new technology.
Now women can go big game hunting and not be required to haul 90+ lbs. Means a lot more can start hunting.

Can not wait to see what the rest of her equipment was/is.

[deadquiet]

Originally Posted by Doc

I heard she's married to Chuck Norris.

I heard she beat up Chuck Norris and threw an Elephant mount at him in a domestic disturbance.

[GatorSlayer]

I just received this and she should be joining us soon to answer any questions:

The Outfitter was Tshabezi Safaris – Dudley Rogers. If anyone would like to book a safari with him, I can set it up.

The main camp was in Gokwe north.

As for the equipment, PSE set up the bow including stabalizer, rest and site. I used a Little Goose release. The broadheads were also set up by PSE. They were Black Mombas 550 grains. The broadheads were German Kinetics at 180 grains. The total grains equaled 730.

I wore Danner boots and Foxy Huntress clothing.

Mike Christianson was my bow mentor. Dr. Hugo Gibson was my chiropractor. I had to have him along because the heavy bow was pulling and pushing my shoulders out.

I trained for 14 months to be able to pull the big bows.

[LDHunter]

All I can say is YOU GO GIRL!!! You did GOOD and I admire your heart, drive, and bravery!!!

$bob$

[hilltophunter]

congrats!!! that it totally awesome

[Bullhound]

Originally Posted by Hook Em

I read again...first bow kill? A friggin elephant?? Way to start slow! I think my first was a squirrel I gotta go check and make sure my man parts are still there....

[bigbucks170]

Ill bet she got a pass thru too....the X-Force is awsome...

bigbucks170

[GoldenMonkey]

wow, bringing the doc along with you.

that doesnt sound cheap

[Dave Duncan]

Originally Posted by predator86

they aren't as slow moving as you think.....and the kill zone on them aint that big either dude, i know 2 people who hunt all over the world (they are millionaires) and i love visiting their house and they agree that the elephant is the most dangorous animal on the face of the planet. bears look real clumsy until you see them run....and if they were endangered you think that they would be huntable???

My bow hat's off to you. Congratulations on an incredible trophy! Well done.
I killed an elephant two years ago in Zimbabwe an can tell you they are the most dangerous animal in the world. Honestly, I am glad I did not know that then. My ignorance was blissful until the first herd tried to kill me. Several days and charges later, I worked the edge of a herd of 13 bulls, when a shot presented itself. A 32yd shot, full penetration, double lung hit brought the bull down in less than 800yds. I was shooting a Hoyt SuperTec at 92lbs and had 112ft/lbs KE. Modern bows continue to push the envelope.
Again, congrats on an incredible accomplishment!!

[Coues Sniper]

That is nothing short of incredible. Congratulations on a tremendous accomplishment! I look forward to seeing that on VS. Keep us posted on the date it airs. Congrats again.

[elecshoc]

wow. awsome bull. congrats

[INGOZI]

Congrats! That is absolutely astounding!

[teambringit1]

that's pretty neat for her, I bet it was really scary!

[badbow148]

congrads from Badbow your just awsome lady you just start at the top and work your way down. Good Luck to you Badbow

[buckmark23]

Originally Posted by Hook Em

I read again...first bow kill? A friggin elephant?? Way to start slow! I think my first was a squirrel I gotta go check and make sure my man parts are still there....

S.O.B... you just get better with time. Freakin hillarious! Check your man parts

[buckmark23]

Congrats on a once in a lifetime kill!!!

[buckmark23]

Originally Posted by SHANE(WA)

Is that a vein popping by her arm pit?

No, it's a stretchmark from the weight training to pull 85#'s back

[WhitetailChaser]

According to a few on this forum, her best bet was probably a Speed Pro.

[twisted1600]

Well done!!!!!
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Don't know what to say...........That is too "friggen" cool!!!!!

[thejohnchapman]

Like she needs OUR approval ?! Shouldn't she start an advice forum?

[James Park]

Pathetic.
No wonder hunters get a bad reputation.

[thejohnchapman]

Mr. Park:

Of course this is a Bowhunting forum. Are you against bowhunting generally? Women? Or shooting (legally) elephants in particular?

Do you know what pathetic means? And if so, for whom do you have pity?

I really think you'd be much happier posting here.

[Bobmuley]

Originally Posted by James Park

Pathetic.
No wonder hunters get a bad reputation.

I have the utmost respect for your shooting knowledge, technological knowledge, physical knowledge, and coaching abilities. I still respect you for that.

I've managed to stay out of this thread because honestly, it appears to be nothing more than a stunt....first critter and all. But, it was done legally, ethically, and lethally. I can find no fault in that. Its been done before and will be done again, hopefully as surefire as this one was. Doesn't make us as hunters look bad, but it makes you look bad for saying we do.

[JustOneMoreShot]

Congrats on the monster trophy! I will enjoy the show when it airs. That is an impressive hunt and result.

[archerdad]

well i was impressed~ i don't see what was pathetic at all.

14 months just to be able to shoot her bow... wow that is serious determination.

super good equipment for the job too. seemed ethical to me.

[JEofWV]

Originally Posted by txgolfer45

Interesting that the PSE website only shows limb options of 50, 60 and 70 lbs. Hmmmmm

Still a nice trophy!

A friend of mine recently purchased a 90# PSE he had special ordered for Africa. He goes again in August for elephant.

Congratulations on the elephant! That is one awesome trophy!

Jim

[Shaman]

Originally Posted by Bobmuley

I've managed to stay out of this thread because honestly, it appears to be nothing more than a stunt....first critter and all.

Rather see her make a good kill after a year plus of practice than most of the people I hear talking at Walmart about how they need more arrows after ruining the first few on deer they did not get a chance to tag.

To each their own. Congrats again on a fine first hunt.
Well on your way to the Big 5.

[Blind Coon]

My buddy has a x force with 85lb. limbs,but I have not tried to pull it back and now I want!!

[LeftemLeakin]

Just curious, What the heck do you do with a big ass elephant after you kill it?
Do ya eat em?

[medved]

Originally Posted by Pink-N-Frothy

Just curious, What the heck do you do with a big ass elephant after you kill it?
Do ya eat em?

Barbeque it and invite the neighbors.