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Title: Is this enough for deer size game
Post by: jeffg on January 26, 2015, 04:28:00 PM
A 50# HH Wesley 522 gr. arrow @ 160fps. What do you think enough power for deer size game @ hunting distances?
Title: Re: Is this enough for deer size game
Post by: Jayrod on January 26, 2015, 04:33:00 PM
Absolutely without a doubt also a good SHARP head along with you placing it in the right spot and no worries!
Title: Re: Is this enough for deer size game
Post by: Fletcher on January 26, 2015, 04:40:00 PM
Yes!
Title: Re: Is this enough for deer size game
Post by: hvyhitter on January 26, 2015, 05:32:00 PM
Great set up, I would only want more horsepower on really big bears or really big pigs.............
Title: Re: Is this enough for deer size game
Post by: Cootling on January 26, 2015, 06:29:00 PM
Great plenty.  No worries!
Title: Re: Is this enough for deer size game
Post by: smokin joe on January 26, 2015, 06:38:00 PM
Yes
Title: Re: Is this enough for deer size game
Post by: SlowBowinMO on January 26, 2015, 06:41:00 PM
More than enough.   :archer:
Title: Re: Is this enough for deer size game
Post by: njloco on January 26, 2015, 06:50:00 PM
You didn't mention your draw length, but for deer type animals it is good.
Title: Re: Is this enough for deer size game
Post by: jeffg on January 26, 2015, 07:00:00 PM
My draw length Is 27" and the bow is 50#@27. I am new to this Longbow thing. I have been shooting Recurve and R/D hybrid "longbows" for years.
Title: Re: Is this enough for deer size game
Post by: ron w on January 26, 2015, 07:04:00 PM
Sounds almost perfect to me........   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Is this enough for deer size game
Post by: Sam McMichael on January 26, 2015, 07:13:00 PM
That is a great rig for deer. Plenty enough oomphie, yet 50# is relatively easy to control. That is what I would recommend to just about any newbie who asked.
Title: Re: Is this enough for deer size game
Post by: Matty on January 26, 2015, 07:16:00 PM
:p
Title: Re: Is this enough for deer size game
Post by: Tom on January 26, 2015, 07:19:00 PM
Placement is the key along with a sharp broadhead. Can't go anywhere with deflated lungs or punctured heart.
Title: Re: Is this enough for deer size game
Post by: jeffg on January 26, 2015, 08:03:00 PM
I am in my 60s Now and my bow weight has dropped from 65+# to 50_55#.