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Old 09-05-2002, 05:42 AM
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I was just wondering what draw weight you guys pull for hunting? Also, do you think at 10 to 20 yards my 35 pound longbow would kill a deer with a razor sharp Magnus?
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Old 09-05-2002, 05:45 AM
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P.S.- The minimum legal draw here in Maryland is #30
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Old 09-05-2002, 06:20 AM
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56# longbow
55# recurve

Do I think a 35# bow would kill a deer? Yes ... but, you're going to have to use a LOT of discretion (sp?) and heavy arrows.

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Old 09-05-2002, 07:58 AM
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Good points everyone, and I agree, a 35 pound draw will kill a deer, but shot placement is key. Also, make sure to use a two bladed cut on contact head, Magnus, Zwickey, Stos, Grizzly, etc.
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Old 09-05-2002, 08:07 AM
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53# recurve this year, 65# recurve last year.

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Old 09-05-2002, 08:11 AM
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My first recurve was 54 lbs. I ordered my second at 60 lbs. and my third one due next month will be 62 lbs.


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Old 09-05-2002, 08:51 AM
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51# longbow, Long Bows (DO) Rule!!

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Old 09-05-2002, 10:16 AM
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Shooting a 60# recurve,using alum. arrows had pass throughs on 5 elk & deer,using Bear razors<img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_approve.gif border=0 align=middle>
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Old 09-05-2002, 10:18 AM
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52# on my fingers.

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