Let me start by saying welcome. You only need to pull the bow back once to get a shot at a deer, maybe twice but don't count on that. You probably could shoot a deer at 50 but I personally wouldn't, your just asking for long tracking job in my opinion. I guess if that's your only choice I wouldn't shoot a deer any further than 25 yards till you know what its going to do at your poundage. I would try setting it at 60#, shoot 5 or 6 arrows then take a brake. Shoot again take a brake. My bow is set at around 65 to 68 with a max of 70#. Pulling it back is no problem for me, but after shooting 6 or so arrows my shoulder gets to sore, so I take a brake ( maybe an hour maybe later in the day )and will shoot again. I think once you get use to pulling it you will be able to turn it up. GL. just my opinion.