Kinetic Energy

[Dustin Waters]

I was reading the thread on the guy that shot the deer either in the shoulder or in the spine, and the topic of kinetic energy entered my mind.  Someone said his bow wasnt enough, others said it was fine.  What do you guys and gals believe to be optimal kinetic energy for deer.  I think my set up is currently in the 35 ft/lb range.  Do you believe that to be enough?  Should I be building up point weight just a smidge or what?  Now you guys have me thinking and season started yesterday.   Yikes..... so what say ye.

[Arrow4Christ]

I would not hesitate for half a second to hunt deer with 35 ft/lbs! Supposing you have a well designed broadhead, you should blow through on most any shot. If you build up point weight, you will screw up arrow tune. If you have your arrows bareshafted well, don't mess with it! A heavier arrow with even a slight amount of mis-tune will be outpenetrated by a perfectly tuned lighter arrow!
Craig

[Dustin Waters]

THANK YOU.. I was sweating it there for a little bit.  I got to thinking what in the world is mine at right now.  Maybe ill cut out of the office here a little early and see what I can do to test it out.  Thanks.

[Bjorn]

Have a look at Jackson's calculator; 35 ft/lbs. is waay good.

[legends1]

I agree,good broadhead and a well placed shot well work just fine.I shoot a Miegs recurve back in the 70's 37#. Shot a truck load of critters.Deer, Hogs,ect.Had know issue with the weight