bow weight

[asharp]

I have neck and elbow issuesa that preclude me from shooting a "heavy" draw weight bow. Last spring I purchased a 41lb Black Widow PCH. I am shooting a 535 grain carbon arrow with a 24% FOC and 250 gr broadhead. My question is this enough to take a whitetail cleanly at 20 yards?

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Yup... if you can hit the engine room clean you'll be fine.

[nineworlds9]

With a well placed shot why not?  41 isnt as much insurance as 45, or 50 or whatever, but accuracy is everything in the end.  The Native Americans did the job with far less high tech setups.  If you use the 'search' function at the top of the page you'll get at least a dozen threads on this same topic.  Most people will give you a yes, but your broadhead must be razor sharp and your shot must hit the heart or lungs cleanly.  If you feel confident in your abilities go for it.  If 20 yds is too far, make it 17, or 15, or whatever works best for you.  You get the drift?  More opinions will follow...

[Blackhawk]

Of course it is, BUT...

you have to put a razor sharp broadhead in the boiler room.

Keep in mind that a 70# Black Widow shooting 700 gr. arrows can wound a deer just as readily as your setup.

[Diamond Paul]

Some of it depends on draw length.  If you have a long draw, you generate more energy for the same weight anyway, so if you hit 41 at 29 or 30, say, you'd be at least equal to a guy pulling more pounds but less power stroke.  41 is enough for deer, at least the ones we have down here.

[pdk25]

I see that this is your first post, so welcome.  Just wanted to let you know that there is a search function available that may help you get alot of your questions answered.  It is useful for topics that have been covered previously.  Similar topics to this pop up monthly, if not weekly, and there will be alot of information available to you.

[asharp]

well my draw lenght is 27" and the velocity on my chronograph is 147fps (+,-). Accuracy is minute of pie plate at 20 ysrds.

[asharp]

Thanks pdk25, I'll be using it alot I'm sure.

[stujay]

You do your part and yes!

[Diamond Paul]

That's enough; you have a pretty heavy arrow.  You might want to stick with two blade heads, although I know plenty of guys who use three blade heads in the low end of the 40's, poundage wise, with draws about like yours.  I use 45 at 28", but don't quite draw that, so I'm in the 43-44lb range.  I know a guy who has killed deer with a self-bow around that weight, and I doubt it shoots nearly as hard as what you are toting.

[Gooserbat]

For deer your going to be just fine, those heavier arrows will really help.

[old_goat2]

Two blade broadheads and you will be in business?

[asharp]

I read alot of Dr Ashbys work and am using a Grizzly single bevel 155gr on a 100gr steel adapter.

[Bow man]

Yes!

[Diamond Paul]

You are set, go shoot one.

[Biggamefish]

When I first got into shooting.  I was shooting a 43 lb bow with 2117 and 125grn mussy threeblade.  I had no problems taking deer down with it.  Accuracy is number one.

[KyStickbow]

Your bow will do fine! I have shot several deer in that weight range...just keep ur heads sharp and pick ur shots.

[Caughtandhobble]

Welcome... About the only thing that I can add is, make certain that your setup is perfectly tuned. A great shot with a well tuned sharp arrow will work all day long. Good luck!!!

[DennyK]

No Problem, do not give your bow weight a second thought. You do your job the arrow will do it's. Happy Hunting!

[Friend]

Believe you will be golden!