Over a period of 15 years I've learned that it is much better to shoot a little less weigh than I can comfortably handle during practice. When sitting, waiting for the shot of a lifetime the muscles are not loosened up and drawing a bow can be demanding.. To that end I used to regularly shoot around 66 to 67lbs. Now I'm down to a VERY comfortable 53lbs. Is it enough for deer? Darn tootin.