Making it simple

[DanielB89]

I guess this could  be considered stirring the pot, or trolling.  You  can be the judge.

I try to never tell people what they should shoot, because I really don't care what someone else chooses to use.  Plenty of animals have been killed by all manner of bow, heavy and light.  I do see people sometimes making grandiose claims regarding what is good enough for anything in North Americal, with no real experience shooting heavily shielded boars, and that can be annoying, but in general I like to let people come to their own conclusions.

That being said, there are always tons of threads regarding which broadhead to use, how do I get a certain weight arrow, maximize FOC, and all manner of things.  There is a way to make things quite a bit more simple.  If you are physically able, an able bodied hunter could train and get comfortable with a more energetic setup (higher poundage, more efficient, etc..) and really not have to worry about most of those issues.  I am fortunate in that regard, because I can handle moderate weight bows very well (because I put the effort in and I am a little larger than average), and hunt with bows anywhere from the low 50's to the lower 80# range, but still normally hunt with bows in the upper 50's to mid 60's at around 29.5".  This has allowed me to pretty much use whatever broadhead/arrow combination that I want, and really only need to file sharpen any of them, and be very succesful.

Once again, I am not telling anyone what to do, or what is ethical.  I am just saying that there are some options out there that make things alot more simple, even if they require some effort.  Then you can have more time to spend on hunting or thinking about hunting, rather than doing mental masturbation over whether or not your setup will work.

Pat the pot stirrer..   

[Crittergetter]

There is a saying it the world of hot rods...
“There Is No Replacement For Displacement”!!!

Sure you can take a small block and add a bunch of aftermarket stuff to it to get more hourse power, torque, ect.... but another option is to just use a bigger motor!

I believe Pats intentions was to simply convey another option to achieve better penetration that no one ever wants mention!!

[Rando]

Being totally honest, I have been concerned over the years with the very visible decline in bow and arrow weights, especially for hunting purposes.
Don't get me wrong, I think anyone choosing the traditional route is a step above the rest and I salute you. I understand that many people have over-bowed themselves, especially those moving from compounds into the traditional equipment... this is not good.
I also understand that traditional bows and arrows have gotten significantly more efficient over the years - doing more with less.
That said, I agree that we as hunters should "work" to achieve the most we can from our equipment and in respect to the animals we pursue. They deserve the best we can give.
If you have the ability (with some work) to shoot heavier equipment, do it. It is unfortunate (in my very humble, and flawed opinion) to rely on equipment improvements to reduce the amount of dedication (i.e. "work") we are willing to put into a sport that demands it.
I really do understand that some people are limited in their equipment selection for physical reasons - God bless them! But, I do get frustrated by those that can obviously shoot more efficient equipment but choose (often through lack of work) to hunt with borderline bow & arrow combinations - this is not respectful to the game we hunt.
As I age my bow weights drop... but, I always shoot the most efficient combination that I am able to, through work.
I really am NOT trying to stir the pot, but this is an issue that I appreciate being heard on.
Thank you,
Randy

[GCook]

Not a fan of light bows for deer.  Rabbit or squirrel have at it.
I shoot over 50lbs and am trying to work to 60lbs.  However I could live with 40 at 15.  40lbs at 15 yards. 
I know less can but I won't trust it to always do.

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