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This friday is going to be my first time bowhunting. Im pumped and cant wait. Just 1 question, my drawback on my bow is set at 45lbs. Some people are telling me this will kill a deer and some people are telling me I have no chance at it. What do you guys think? Any other tips are helpful. Thanks

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I killed my first deer with 45 pounds of pull. Hit them where you are supposed to and keep your shots to 25 yards or under and you will be in business. Go get one!!!

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im @ 50 and the law is 35 so...

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Law is 40 here and I know they wouldnt make it that low unless it is lethal. Just make sure and get some practice in and dont shoot past 25 yards. Good luck with your first hunt.... but be carefull.... its addicting!!!!

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You poundage should be fine for whitetails and if you want maximum performance shoot a COC broadhead, like magnus or steel force.

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I used a recurve at that draw weight back in the 60's and it worked fine. I don't think deer have gotten any tougher since; and if your bow is a modern compound the arrow speed will be even better yet.

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should have no problem as long as you get a lung shot

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40 pounds is fine, just make the shot count
no worries mate, you will have enough going through your head to have to worrie about that..........Good luck! and welcome to the best, most addictive, pastime in the world!!

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Your poundage is fine.........

- Keep your shots to Boadside shots with a 20 to 25 yard max.
- Cut on Contact braodheads are important. Steelforce, Bear Razorheads(for the old timers) HA, Ha!

Good Luck!

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I hunt at 60#s and have for 20 years ...

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45#'s is plenty of weight. Get the right COC broadhead like the guys have already suggested and be deadly lethal at 20-25 yards and be ready for a little action, with a huge adrenilin rush!!!!

Go get'em!!!!:D

GOOD LUCK!!

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40 lbs is the lowest you can set your bow in Ohio. If it didn't get the job done, ODNR wouldn't allow it. I've seen people on hunting videos shoot 40 lbs and have acomplete pass thru!

Good luck!

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40lbs is plenty