Arthur
You seem to know your stuff .The animals we all hunt need to be considered to .I'm all about creating as much conetic energy as i can with my bow set up ,which is hard with a 27 inch draw and poundage at57.I don't want to cut down any more speed than i have to. 20 yrds is not a far shot for me at a deer and some times i over look that .Bows now days are reaching speeds up to 320 fps . My bow did feel less vibration with heaver tipped field points and arrows.But for the 3D at 45 plus yards i like a flater trajectory.Still carbons are my way to go and there prices are desending.
I hope old guy gets what he is looking for.

i appreciate all of your responses! One response asked for more info.

1. I am not a good shooter, some days I do pretty good, others Not so good!
2. I have a PSE Thunderbolt at 47 lbs. with the Lightning Cam
3. I have a Cobra Release
4. TM style Rest
5. I have been shooting Alum 2018 with 100 gr Muzzy Broadheads

I have pretty much decided I want to stick with Aluminum, (with your help)
I enjoy shooting, and really want to get a whitetail

Oldguy:

Is this your bow?

http://www.edersbow.com/publication/1999/may/PRPSE/

Yes, that is exactly like my bow. I have the 60 pounder. I didn't know they were still selling it. I believe PSE dropped the Thunderbolt this year.

Don't know why, I believe it has been a successful bow for them.

Oldguy:

I am assuming that the "draw-weight" range on your bow is 45# to 60#. Why do you have the DW set at 47# and what is your actual draw-length?

47# will do the job on a deer as long as your arrows are correct and the broadheads are appropriate for such a low KE setup…. preferably cut-on-contact heads. However, if the bow is a 45-60 lb. bow, the bow is probably not operating at best efficiency at 47#, and may be noisier than it need be.

PS:

Occasionally check your thread. I will be in and out on this one for awhile. I just (unexpectedly) lost another close brother this past week; second one in the last 32 months. So my common interest of certain things comes and goes by the minute. However, I am sure there will be others that will jump in here and give you very good advice and tips.

crossing my fingers never to have to shoot aliminum again. Carbon is so much more durable and easily weighted to whatever weight you want.

[quote]ORIGINAL: c903

Oldguy:

I am assuming that the "draw-weight" range on your bow is 45# to 60#. Why do you have the DW set at 47# and what is your actual draw-length?


Yes, it is a 60 lb bow. And I do have it adjusted to 47, because, I can't pull any more than that on a cold morning. I am trying to build up to 50lb. I started at about 43lb. My actual draw length is 28 inches. So I been shooting 29 in arrows.

Thanks for your interest!

Hey c903

Sorry to hear about your brother! I will remember you & your family in my prayers!

Oldguy

Oldguy:

Thanks much for your condolence and prayers. Much appreciated.

Just to clarify. Is your bow draw-weight adjustable from 45 to 60 lb.? Also, it appears that the 2018's are one of the recommended shafts for you. Do you know if your arrow flight has indicated that your arrows are underspined?

I was reading all the replies on this and noticed what c903 said.

Sorry to hear about your brother as well [&o]