Ok to deer hunt with???

[Bob B.]

Hello,

I have an old American Archery 60" recurve.  I am guessing it is like late 1950's to early 1960's for its year of manufacture.  It is laminated with what looks like a dark stained maple or maybe a walnut with black glass on both sides.  It has a flat (non radiused) shelf.  It is 50 pounds at 28.  I shoot it at 29 1/2 inch draw.  th etips of the limbs are recurved, but tehre is not much curve in the limbs when unstrung ... my Dwyer defiant long bow has more curve in the limbs.  Anyway, it spits out a 500 grain arrow around 170 feet per second with a 125 grain head.  

The bow is safe to shoot.  It is pretty quiet.  I think it would be fine for Wisconsin Whitetails, but am looking for input from those more familiar with recurves than myself.  I am a longbow shooter only.  

I look forward to hearing form you trad gangers.

Bob.

[dagwood64]

Sounds like a good set up to me, as long as it is accurate. Also use two blade cut-on contact BHs.  Duane

[vermonster13]

You are fine. That bow has plenty.

[kadbow]

Should do the trick if you do your part.

[Orion]

Thousands of folks are using set-ups just like that every year.  Have fun.

[JL]

Sure. Sounds like a pretty good setup. Strive for perfect arrow flight and have at em.

Nice Mulie there Kadbow!

JL

[Chris Surtees]

That will work fine.

[Apex Predator]

You can hunt moose and bears with that bow with the right broadhead.

[Bob B.]

Thanks for all the replies ... I mixed up two differnt bows however.  Teh specs for teh recurve in question are; 50 pounds at 28 inches, about a 485 to 500 grain arrow and speed is like 155 to 160 feet per second.  Much slower than I originally posted and not as heavy but almost.  I would still assume safe to deer hunt with?

Bob.

[James Wrenn]

500 grains moving 160fps will kill deer as far as you can hit them. :)Less speed on the same arrow works but because of the trajectory shots need to be kept closer unless you shoot it real well.Just my 2cents of course.  

[trapperDave]

sounds like the perfect combo for venison in the freezer  :D

[fireman_3311]

I got my first trad deer back in 1998, with an old American Archery target recurve...44#@28, I draw 30"!!! Find the right arrow combination, you'll do fine!!!