Depends on hunting experience and personal accomplishments. I have shot lots of deer with a gun, and I have shot a decent amount with the bow. I have killed 2 bucks over 135 with a gun and only one pushing P&Y with the bow, (low 120s). I have killed several bucks in 100-115 range with bow and gun, I will shoot a buck according to the time of year and land that Im hunting. If I hunt some property, it will only be something in 115- and up. Other properties, maybe anything. Mostly though I will shoot a doe rather than a buck that I will not at least horn mount or head mount.