Most of my small game hunting,is done,in the Colder months.It not uncommon to be hunting in Below freezeing Temps round here.For this reason,i use a lighter bow for small game.For Small game,there really isnt any reason,to use a heavy bow.The lighter bows kill em just as dead,and are easier to hold at full draw,when shooting at moveing small game.Especially when its cold.My son,shoots a 20 lb bow for cottontails,and has had complete pass throughs with 1/4" hex heads.