Is 60 lb draw weight enough?

For larger game such as elk or moose a good recommendation is at least 60-65 lbs of draw weight. A general rule of thumb is that a shooter should be able to shoot a bow about 30 times in a row without being fatigued. If the shooter cannot draw the bow 30 times the draw weight should be decreased.

Will 20 pound draw weight kill a deer?

Does that mean you can hunt with a 20-pound bow? You can, but you probably shouldn’t if hunting most big-game animals. Even if you shoot a 70-pound bow, a shot to a deer’s lower leg won’t be lethal.

Is 70-pound draw weight enough?

The standard of 60 to 70 lbs is more than enough for North American big game. However, there are some folks who want to pull 80 to 90 lbs of draw weight.

How far can a 50 pound bow kill a deer?

How Far Can a Bow Shoot? | Ranges by Draw Weight (With Chart)

Bow Type	Draw Weight	Effective Range
	40 lbs	50 – 60 yards
Crossbow	80 lbs	30 – 40 yards
	150 lbs	40 – 50 yards
	200 lbs	50 – 60 yards

What draw weight do you need to kill a deer?

40 pounds
As a rule of thumb, 40 pounds of kinetic energy efficiently kills whitetails, and 50 pounds or greater is required for larger game such as elk, moose or bear. When I bought my first Mathews bow, it had a 70-pound draw weight.

What grain arrow should I shoot for deer?

I think a good average hunting arrow should fall in the 6 to 8 grains per pound of bow weight, with lighter bows maybe even closer to 9 to 10 grains per pound. A typical 60-lb. bow should be in the 360- to 480-grain range, a 70-lb. bow in the 420- to 560-grain range.

Is a recurve bow better than a longbow?

Recurves offer both more power and speed than longbows. They are generally much more accurate than longbows. Takedown recurve bows allow you to shoot at a lighter draw weight and then increase the draw weight by simply buying new limbs – instead of having to buy a whole new bow.

Is 320 fps fast for a bow?

Even with today’s small profile, fixed-blade heads, most experts recommend a maximum arrow speed of 260-270 fps. Beyond that, broadhead planing becomes problematic for all but the very best archers. Today’s fastest bows are awesome in their ability to deliver speed.

What is the minimum bow weight needed to kill a whitetail?

I often get asked, “Hey T-Bone, what’s the minimum bow weight needed to kill a whitetail?” Well, that’s a question that could start an argument in an empty house. Lots of opinions. Even the lawmakers in some states have one, as they put regulations around minimum draw weights for hunting – usually 40 pounds.

What is a comfortable draw weight for deer hunting?

A comfortable draw weight is different for each shooter. Some shooters are capable of shooting 70, 80 or 90lbs, but most adult males shoot between 60 and 70lbs. Today’s bows are extremely efficient and 40lb compound bows are more than capable of harvesting many big game animals. For whitetail deer hunting anything above 40 lbs is fine.

How many times can you clean cut a deer with a 300?

There is no clean cut magic number or anything like that. It takes some knowledge of the bullet and a subjective evalution on the part of the hunter to make the call. I saw a Deer shot 3 times with a 300 Ultra Mag and was still running it took a fourth shot to anchor him for good.

How fast does a 45 ACP kill a deer?

The going number on this sight is 1000ft lbs or 1600fps. The going number on this sight is 1000ft lbs or 1600fps. Click to expand… Then how does one kill a Deer with a 45 ACP? the 45 ACP kills them very dead very quickly BT/DT.