Recurve power

[BCBubba]

Hey Gang,

I have a 47# Wing Archery Recurve, Being new to the Traditional style of Archery, I have a question...Is my 47# Bow powerful enough to kill deer,hogs..etc? or should I be looking for a higher poundage bow? thanks everyone.

~Bubba

[Ybuck]

IMHO it's plenty for deer.(i have no experience with hogs)
Tuned arrow flight, and sharp broadheads are key.

[Raineman]

That bow will kill anything in North America.

[BCBubba]

Originally posted by Raineman:
That bow will kill anything in North America.

That's good enough for me!! Thank you!!

[ChristopherO]

Here is a test I conducted last year with a 44# @ 28" recurve and a 50# @28" longbow.  Shoot both through a Chronograph with the same arrows.  The heavier draw weight longbow was only about 2 fps on average faster than the recurve.  They both shoot point of aim very well.

[MountainTool21]

your bow along with proper arrow placement and sharp broadheads will harvest any deer or hog in this great country