Question for all you expierenced bowhunters!

[kdkulhanek]

Is a bow that maxes at 60lbs good enough to get the job done everytime? Ive heard 70 is just overkill to 60 but wanted to ask the publics opinion.
Thanks!

[jlptexashunter]

Ask the traditional guys. A sharp stick and a good aim the are most important pieces of the puzzle.

Short answer. more than enough

[a3dhunter]

On most animals.....YES.

[LivinADream]

kenetic energy is the key not pull weight... but for your question, in north america yes 60 is plenty

[skeeter]

60# is plenty for whitetail deer. Uncle Ted pulls 52#.

[coop]

If your talking about a compound, yes. 60lbs is enough to hunt anything on the North American continent. I've killed elk with a 50lb longbow which far less than an equal poundage compound.

[BTLowry]

60# is more than enough

[smokin feathers]

60 is plenty and momentum more so than kinetic energy plays on it. A stick bow doesnt have much kinetic energy but can still shoot all the way through moose with mid 50lb draw weight and 600gr arrows at a mere 170 fps. KE is based on velocity and you dont need velocity for awesome penetration.

[stayfit]

60 pounds = pass through on a 700 lb elk if hit right - slick trick 100 magnum

[BowOneTime]

Yes sir 60 is plenty!

[jenningsshuter]

Yep, 60 will do fine. A lot of ladies and youth shoot with a great deal less poundage and have good success. One more key element; keep those broadheads sharp!

[kdkulhanek]

Thank yall so much! I think im gonna go with the Bear Charge

[TX Doc]

60lbs is more than enough. I've killed plenty of deer, hogs, and an elk with a 60lb bow.