bow weight?

[joeyj]

getting a little older, i went from 65# to 63#, to 57# to 54#, to 50#, and now am considering 47# limbs.
with grizzleystik and single bevel broarheads, total weight of approx. 550 gr. what is your opinion for hunting ohio whitetails?

[xtrema312]

No problem.

[Morgan Anderson]

Should go right through them.

[rastaman]

i shoot 45 to 47lbs to help my shoulders out.  i shoot generally 2 blades 500 grain total arrow weight.  Works great for Georgia and Alabama whitetails.  Just make sure you are getting good arrow flight and shouldn't be a problem!

[Dave Thaxton]

I know those Ohio deer are a little fatter than these GA deer but with a sharp bh and good flight you're ready to go.

[Doc Pain]

Joeyj, a 47lb. bow and a straight flying arrow with a sharp broadhead will kill any whitetail in any state.

[Jason R. Wesbrock]

Originally posted by Doc Pain:
Joeyj, a 47lb. bow and a straight flying arrow with a sharp broadhead will kill any whitetail in any state.

Exactly. You could use pretty much any cut on impact head you wish.

[bearsfeet]

dr. Ashby did 40lb bow pretty interesting stuff.

  http://www.tradgang.com/ashby/2008update2.pdf

[joeyj]

thanks guys, i neded that!
joeyj

[rascal]

Yup, I took a buck in Iowa with a 38 pound longbow and a single bevel broadhead mounted on a POC shaft.  If it hadnt been for hitting the off side shoulder joint I would have had a complete pass through at 18 yards.  Sharp broadheads, good arrow flight and proper shot placement will do wonders.

[Frank V]

Joey, in the early 60s when I started shooting I started with a Bear Hunter at 48 pounds. No one then thought it was too light. I think match your arrows to the bow, use a sharp broadhead, & accuratly place your arrow, and you will take a lot of game. Good luck & let us know how you do.  
Frank

[LV2HUNT]

Joey, I had to drop from 50# to 45# this year due to tendonitis in my shoulders. I killed this buck this with a 45# @ 28" bow drawn to 27". I also took another doe with it as well. My first longbow deer almost 20 years ago was taken with a 40# @ 28" bow drawn to 27" as well. Look close in the picture and you can see the arrow. Either the sternum or shoulder prevented it from passing through. Nice quartering away shot.

 

[Hot Hap]

Fire up the grill! Hap

[House]

The only problem you might have is finding your arrow after it passes throught the critter    

Good Luck

Travis

[crotch horn]

My first trad kill was a black bear taken with my recurve. It is 54 @ 28 but I only have a 26" draw so it shoots more like 48# for me. Passed right through the heart @ 18yds. Smoke 'em and enjoy.