40lbs is the minimum weight required for deer, I believe.

Thanks for the info Tom. Stam gave me a split yew log for the time when I decide I want to make my own bow. I've gone progressively more primitive in my hunting, starting out with modern rifle, then muzzle loader, and now bow. Some day I'll probably try a recurve or longbow. After that, an atlatl.

I have been able to utilize some of the items you handed down to me, Bart. The Beman arrows, primarily. Tried the releases, and one of the boys upgraded to one of yours, and a buddy of mine who still shoots aluminum arrows needed a few more, so the XX75's found a home. He is trying out a few of the releases, as they are just upgrading from older bows and finger release to a new bow that requires a mechanical release.

Thanks again.