Is a 35# Striker recurve bow OK for deer at 20 yards or less ? Getting a little old for stronger pulls. Also, which broad head for this bow ?

No Problem… Buddy has a Hoyt recurve that is 35#.

We usually play around with it while we're practicing with our compounds. I do well enough at 20 and under to see no issue with trying it on a broadside,relaxed deer.

As to broadheads there are so many good ones on the market, you'll have plenty of choices. A good 2 blade is where I would start.

One thing to keep in mind is if the bow has 35# limbs it's only 35# at full draw length of the bow. Most old recurve's have a standard draw lenght of 28". If thats your draw lenght then no problem however if it's shorter you will be pulling less weight wich would technically make you under the legal limit

Pratically speaking if a warden were to check you and your bow say's 35# I doubt there would be a problem.

With a good cut on contact broad head and a good side to side lung shot no problem.

Frank, check state regs to make sure 35 lbs is legal. That's often the minimum, so probably not an issue. Use a 2-blade cut on impact, with maybe 2 small bleeder blades. The big multi-blade broadheads require some bow poundage to assure penetration.

Frank

You should also take a look at a Mathews compound bow that adjusts from 35 to 60 lbs or so.

I have found that Mathews compound bows are one of the easiest to draw back, and the compound has the advantage of a 65% to 75% let off when at full draw, making them much easier to hold back while aiming and waiting to shoot.

And as stated above I would definately go with a cut on contact broadhead, like a Mangus [I use their Buzzcut], or maybe a a Slick Trick.

If you are used to the recurve, you will do fine.
A good fixed head and 20yd shots will do the job.

I killed my first deer with a Bear Polar 38 # recurve--cedar shaft - bear broadhead .

Once I got it figured out , I was HELL on doe's !