I never would have guessed this.......

slayer1 · November 04, 2016, 06:47:00 AM

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?

PICKNGRIN · November 04, 2016, 06:52:00 AM

Absolutely! I have shot quite a few with 42-45 lbs. and roughly the same arrow weight. Normally get penetration thru the animal.

Sawpilot 75 · November 04, 2016, 07:21:00 AM

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.

Roy from Pa · November 04, 2016, 07:22:00 AM

Heck ya, that bow would kill an elk.

November 04, 2016, 09:44:00 AM

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

KeganM · November 04, 2016, 09:55:00 AM

Absolutely!

joe ashton · November 04, 2016, 10:18:00 AM

Yes.

joe ashton · November 04, 2016, 10:18:00 AM

Yes.

ron w · November 04, 2016, 10:49:00 AM

You are good to go........

kennym · November 04, 2016, 12:30:00 PM

Yes, and that extra 2" draw length helps a LOT!

slayer1 · November 04, 2016, 01:29:00 PM

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!

Jon Stewart · November 04, 2016, 01:54:00 PM

Wife killed a deer with a 34# longbow. Shot placement does it.

YosemiteSam · November 04, 2016, 02:51:00 PM

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.

damascusdave · November 04, 2016, 04:41:00 PM

We have a gentleman here in Alberta who has killed several moose with a bow with less draw weight

DDave

pdk25 · November 04, 2016, 06:37:00 PM

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.

shedhunta · November 04, 2016, 06:53:00 PM

Killed 5 whitetails last year with 48#. Every one was either a passthrough or had an exit. You will be more than fine!