I shot my first deer with a Parker Challenger set at 26" draw 42 lbs., I had a double lung pass thru at 20 yards that buried the arrow in the dirt. I highly recommend Gold Tip 3555 XT carbon arrows. I do limit my shots to 30 yards or less. My Hoyt HavocTec this year is set at 48lbs. Only because I have gotten used to shooting more poundage. Good luck to you and your wife!

~*Ami*~