I bought a new bow this year, after using the same bow since the mid 80's...and shooting about 30 deer with it. It had just run its course.

The first deer I shot with my new bow was a good hit...not great. The deer went about 150yds, and I recovered it just fine.

The second deer...I shot and there was great blood on the arrow, but not a drop on the ground. 6+hrs of looking...and not a freaking drop on the ground. Long story short...deer lost. Second deer I've lost with a bow in 20+yrs.

I shot a buck (small) this past saturday, and the bow is fine...LOL I think that it's all in my mind. The deer was well hit, and was quickly recovered.

It's funny that I feel "less armed" with a new bow than with my 20+yr old bow. LOL Maybe after a couple kills "she" and I will begin to bond as the old bow and I did.