Lethal range of my weakling wife’s compound?

[Dkjoey]

Hi guys, my wife just picked up my old bear cruzer g2 and is drawing 45lbs 26.5 dl and obviously her groups have to be there . But at what distance would this bow no longer be ethical? Planning on giving her some Magnus stinger 2 blades. Tyia

 

[Taudisio]

Hi guys, my wife just picked up my old bear cruzer g2 and is drawing 45lbs 26.5 dl and obviously her groups have to be there . But at what distance would this bow no longer be ethical? Planning on giving her some Magnus stinger 2 blades. Tyia

Assuming she shoots tiny groups, with those heads, as far out as she wants. Also assuming whatever animal she is shooting at isn’t a known jumpy animal (whitetail and hogs).

 

[jimh406]

The biggest issue is penetration. Variables are arrow weight, where it is hit, velocity, size/type of animal, and how confident she is on game. A small whitetail doe probably being easier to penetrate than an Elk.

It won't be too much fun for her if you guys don't find the animal. If possible, keep it 20 yds and under to start. There isn't a way to determine a maximum distance. The closer you are the more room for error there is.

 

[Billy Goat]

A bit further than you would think assuming straight arrow flight that isn't bleeding off energy from the arrow.


50 yards on deer, probably further.

Larger game hold it tighter. The limit I'd guess is going to be her accuracy.

Sharp sticks actually work well, that's a good broadhead to be using.