Hello, not in this topic too much. I have a recurve bow that my dad made in high school (approx 25 or so years ago). It is left handed, draws at 28" (my draw length), and has a draw weight at about 40 lbs or so, maybe about 45. I am wondering what kind of arrows and broadheads would be a good combo for hunting mule deer and antelope? Shots would not exceed maybe 30 yds maybe a little farther or so. I would like to get back into shooting archery and try to hunt at least antelope next year if I can draw a tag here in Nevada next year. Any suggestions on what would work for these guys. BTW, I have some arrows that are wooden (not sure what kind) that have the broadheads already fixed into the shafts. Any help would be great!!!

What you really need to do is get to a bow scale and find out for sure what the bow is pulling at your draw length. When you're talking about lighter draw weight bows, 5 pounds in draw weight has significant effect on arrow/broadhead choice.

Just going on what you've given us, I'd suggest 2016's with 100 gn Magnus Stingers.

Thanks Arthur. I did take it in once before to the archery shop, but couldn't remember exactly what it drew at as far as draw weight is concerned. I don't think the guy there even drew it to a full 28." Maybe he was afraid of it snapping?? I don't know, I have drawn it back more times than I can remember, though it hasn't been used for about 15 years for hunting, and only for target practice a few times since then, as we hadn't really hunted much since we got into Nevada until 1998, and that has only been with rifle. I will have to get it in there again and have the guy check it to what it is at 28" draw length. I asked this question on the chat last night also, and I believe the 2016's were recommended also. Thanks again!