So the past year or so I have dropped bow weight. When I started playing with traditional gear my first bow was a 65lb recurve. That was way to much weight. Then I went to bows in the mid 50's. This hunting season I shot a good buck back in September with a 45lb @ 28" longbow. Arrow blew right through him. Now my draw is 30" so I kind of figured that was enough. So this week I acquired a 42lb @ 28" longbow. So at my draw that would be about 48lbs. I made up a carbon arrow that weighed 487 grains( roughly 10 GPP) and shot it through the crono last night and I got 183, 184, 185. I was kind of surprised. Do you guys think this is enough for whitetails? This bow is a tack driver and I love the way it shoots. I was thinking a razor sharp 175 tiger shark would do the trick. What do you guys think?
Absolutely! I have shot quite a few with 42-45 lbs. and roughly the same arrow weight. Normally get penetration thru the animal.
Plenty of weight for WT. I sold a 1976 Bear Super Kodiak to a guy a couple months ago. It was 45#@28" He just shot a 200" Whitetail with it. Hope that helps. :goldtooth:
Heck ya, that bow would kill an elk.
If you are well tuned and can put that razor sharp broadhead in the correct place, you should have no issues with a 48# draw weight!
Bisch
Absolutely!
Yes.
Yes.
You are good to go........ :thumbsup:
Yes, and that extra 2" draw length helps a LOT!
Thanks guys. I figured that's what you would say. I guess I am a little weary when I make a change like this. Thanks again for all the input!
Wife killed a deer with a 34# longbow. Shot placement does it.
Seems plenty for me. But if you're concerned, consider tuning a heavier arrow.
I've been told that from modern (traditional) bows, anything at about 35# and up will be fine for deer and most pigs with a well-placed shot, a well-tuned arrow and a very sharp head. Everything else is just preference and peace of mind.
We have a gentleman here in Alberta who has killed several moose with a bow with less draw weight
DDave
Absolutely, based on what others have done. If I tried to do it, I might not hit the target because I am used to getting a better release with my bows that are just a touch heavier.
Killed 5 whitetails last year with 48#. Every one was either a passthrough or had an exit. You will be more than fine!