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Russ:
So lets say the arrow is going perfectly to the heart, the deer doesn't move, shaving sharp broad head, 45# bow, perfect release, perfect everything... except it is shot 40 yards away. will the arrow have enough power to kill the deer?

bradsmith2010:
u didnt say arrow weight,,
lets assume 450 grains,,
45# bows can vary quite a bit in performance,, so lets say its shooting 160 fps with a 10 gpp arrow,,(450 grains) ( some bows will shoot into the 170 or 180 with 10 grain per pound arrows,, I just wanted to keep it average,,)
my answer would be yes,,

just to clarify,, the weight of the bow is really not an accurate way to measure the effeciency of that bow,, a 60# bow could easily  be shooting the same as a 40#  bow etc etc etc,,

WhistlingBadger:
Yep, depends on arrow speed and weight.  But with a typical, quality hunting bow/arrow setup, if all those things happen perfectly (and those are some mighty big ifs!), I'd say your odds are good.

I'm curious:  Why do you ask?
Thomas

Hawkdancer:
Razor sharp point!  What range can you hit a grapefruit (4"-5" ) spot every time?  Shot placement is very important!  Hunting skills equally so!  Personally, I believe 40 yards is too far even with a high tech, laser sighted compound thing.  Arrow weight matched to the bow is also important, many other variables come into play as well.
Hawkdancer

bradsmith2010:
Yes in real hunting situation...that is to far for me...but I understood the question to be if it hit the mark at that range would it be leathel...I think it would...I am not recommending that...I stump shoot that far and have fun doing that.

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