Do I have enough bow?

[SKLOSS]

I have the opportunity to go to New Mexico on a mule deer hunt. The gentleman that I will be going w/ has taken 2 deer at over 60yds in recent years shooting a 70# switchback. My question is does my 60# outback have enough energy to be effective at 60+ yds and if not how would i determine my maximum effective range? I shoot gold tip xt 5575's w/ 100 grain broadheads. Thanks.

[jay]

What poundage are you actually shooting at? Do you have it maxed out at 60 pounds or are you shooting less?

Jay

[Bluesman]

Yes

[DrenalinJunkie]

I would say yes

[Bowhuntin_Toona]

What broadhead are you shooting? A cut on contact would be best for your set-up. You need to remember that a good sized mule deer buck will weigh in excess of 250 pounds and a big one will go well over 300 pounds. The more weight you can shoot, the more KE you will produce with those arrows.

The most important thing you need to do is to shoot your broadheads at 60 yards to make sure they fly true. A b'head can shoot differently from 20 to 60 yards.

Good luck!

[PEC]

The big question is can you make the 60 yrd shot. I would believe your bow has the energy. I agree with the cut on contact broadheads. Remember to shot for center of cavity mule deer have a good size set of lungs.

[cj7zrcool]

The big question is can you make the 60 yrd shot. I would believe your bow has the energy. I agree with the cut on contact broadheads. Remember to shot for center of cavity mule deer have a good size set of lungs.

IMO very few people have any business shooting at live game at 60 yards. The variables that exist with a 25 yard shot are compounded greatly when you start talking about extreme distances. If you haven't practiced, and practiced, and practiced, some more, and plan on waiting for near perfect conditions for a shot at that distance, I'd suggest waiting for a closer chance. Good luck to ya.

[Bill]

The big question is can you make the 60 yrd shot. I would believe your bow has the energy. I agree with the cut on contact broadheads. Remember to shot for center of cavity mule deer have a good size set of lungs.

I agree. I practice for elk with broadheads and a tuned bow at 50 and 60 yards, but it would have to be a perfect shot opportunity to have me even consider taking a 60 yard shot- zero wind, flat ground, laser ranged the distance exactly, perfectly calm nerves (???), stationary animal, straight broadside, and no chance of getting closer.

If you can put 5/5 broadheads in an 8" paper plate with "cold" shots: take shot #1, put down the bow and walk around for a couple minutes, take shot #2, etc. that should be your max ethical shot distance. I'd say with a razor sharp broadhead you'd let the air out of it, good hunting.

BTW, I can't.