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<blockquote data-quote="david k." data-source="post: 5045761" data-attributes="member: 10555"><p>Have you decided between recurve or longbow? Shoot both if you can. I have both and actually prefer longbows. </p><p></p><p>45 lbs is plenty for deer...shoot heavy arrows with sharp, cut on contact broadheads. I have 3 trad bows all in the 43-48 lb range and I'm able to shoot the same arrow from all 3. I personally like the 3 blade broadheads from VPA but have shot Magnus Stingers and Stinger Buzzcuts too...lots of good broadheads out there.</p><p></p><p>I consider myself a pretty good shot and I shoot a lot but I still "cheat" when I go hunting with a trad bow....</p><p></p><p>Shooting from a tree stand is different than shooting from the ground so I put a tiny thin piece of tape on the back of my riser to give me an unobtrusive but visual indicator of proper elevation for a 20 yard shot. When I draw and anchor I can use the tiny piece of tape almost like a sight to gauge my elevation. Right and left is easier because your arrow should point at the deer. I wouldn't shoot any farther than 25 yards with trad gear but at 25 I can just hold a few inches high and at 10 a few inches low.</p><p></p><p>lit your interested in seeing what I'm talking about, PM me and I'll text you a picture of what I'm doing. It works for me and I'd be very confident out to 25.</p><p></p><p>Good luck,</p><p>David</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="david k., post: 5045761, member: 10555"] Have you decided between recurve or longbow? Shoot both if you can. I have both and actually prefer longbows. 45 lbs is plenty for deer...shoot heavy arrows with sharp, cut on contact broadheads. I have 3 trad bows all in the 43-48 lb range and I’m able to shoot the same arrow from all 3. I personally like the 3 blade broadheads from VPA but have shot Magnus Stingers and Stinger Buzzcuts too...lots of good broadheads out there. I consider myself a pretty good shot and I shoot a lot but I still “cheat” when I go hunting with a trad bow.... Shooting from a tree stand is different than shooting from the ground so I put a tiny thin piece of tape on the back of my riser to give me an unobtrusive but visual indicator of proper elevation for a 20 yard shot. When I draw and anchor I can use the tiny piece of tape almost like a sight to gauge my elevation. Right and left is easier because your arrow should point at the deer. I wouldn’t shoot any farther than 25 yards with trad gear but at 25 I can just hold a few inches high and at 10 a few inches low. lit your interested in seeing what I’m talking about, PM me and I’ll text you a picture of what I’m doing. It works for me and I’d be very confident out to 25. Good luck, David [/QUOTE]
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