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Is this enough for deer size game

Started by jeffg, January 26, 2015, 04:28:00 PM

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jeffg

A 50# HH Wesley 522 gr. arrow @ 160fps. What do you think enough power for deer size game @ hunting distances?
66" Nothern Mist American
68" Miller Split Bamboo
54" Java Man Helms Deep

Jayrod

Absolutely without a doubt also a good SHARP head along with you placing it in the right spot and no worries!
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Fletcher

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hvyhitter

Great set up, I would only want more horsepower on really big bears or really big pigs.............
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smokin joe

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SlowBowinMO

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njloco

You didn't mention your draw length, but for deer type animals it is good.

  • Leon Stewart 3pc. 64" R/D 51# @ 27"
  • Gordy Morey 2pc. 68" R/D 55# @ 28"
  • Hoyt Pro Medalist, 70" 42# @ 28" (1963)
  • Bear Tamerlane 66" 30# @ 28" (1966)- for my better half
  • Bear Kodiak 60" 47# @ 28"(1965)

jeffg

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.
66" Nothern Mist American
68" Miller Split Bamboo
54" Java Man Helms Deep

ron w

Sounds almost perfect to me........   :thumbsup:
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's there are few...So the most difficult thing is always to keep your beginner's mind...This is also the real secret of the arts: always be a beginner.  Shunryu Suzuki

Sam McMichael

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.
Sam


Tom

Placement is the key along with a sharp broadhead. Can't go anywhere with deflated lungs or punctured heart.
The essence of the hunt for me is to enter nature and observe+ return safely occasionally with the gift of a life taken.

jeffg

I am in my 60s Now and my bow weight has dropped from 65+# to 50_55#.
66" Nothern Mist American
68" Miller Split Bamboo
54" Java Man Helms Deep


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