This question is directed at Trad hunters who have experience hunting Whitetail with a recurve and shots of not much more than 20 yards or so. Which one would you use?
My Red Wing Hunter likes two arrows that shoot equally well. It's 45# but I draw 27 so probably a couple pounds less.
Black Eagle Vintage 600 spine at 11 gpp and total weight of 477g and a speed of 170 fps with a 150 grain point.
Back Eagle Vintage 500 spine at 12.8 gpp and total weight of 544 grains but only 160 fps with a 200 grain point.
Both have similar forward of center (FOC) weight. Both are 28 inches. The heavier arrow may be a little quieter but I can't really tell much difference.
Given that they both shoot equally accurate when I do my part, which would you recommend for deer? Given the low velocity of these arrows, how much should I worry about string jumping, etc. Please keep in mind I'm talking 20 yards or less....Thanks
