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What is the minimum draw weight for bow hunting?
40 lbs.
All bows, except permitted crossbows, used for hunting deer (recurve, long, and compound) must have a draw weight of at least 40 lbs. at 28 inches or at peak draw.
What draw weight should I get?
Build, Bodyweight and Suggested Bow Draw Weights
| Type of Person/Build | Weight (lbs) | Compound Suggested Draw Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|---|
| Large/Strong Child | 100-130 | 25-35 |
| Small/Slight Woman | 100-130 | 25-35 |
| Average Woman | 130-160 | 30-40 |
| Large/Strong Woman | 160+ | 45-55 |
What is the best draw weight for a recurve bow?
Choose a recurve bow which has a draw weight of 40 pounds minimum. Now, you can hunt perfectly well for smaller game like turkey and rabbit with a 35 or even 30 lbs. bow, but for anything larger than that (deer, elk) you’ll need 40 lbs. or more. So while you might not be able to handle more than 30 lbs.
What is the best poundage for a bow?
As a rule of thumb, 40 pounds of kinetic energy efficiently kills whitetails, and 50 pounds or greater is required for larger game such as elk, moose or bear. When I bought my first Mathews bow, it had a 70-pound draw weight.
How far can a 60 pound compound bow shoot?
That would make around 72 yards without drag. Modern compound bows usually shoot arrows faster than 300 fps.
What draw weight did Fred Bear use?
Fred always shot 65 pounds. a 45 lb recurve will kill any North american game. I’ve also read that he almost apologized for mentioning that he shot in the 60-65 pound range, because lighter weights were just as effective. And most hunters cannot handle Drawing 60-65 lb recurves.
How far is a bow lethal?
▶ All bowhunters have an effective range, or more appropriately put, a maximum shooting distance that lies within their comfort zone. For some, it’s 30 yards; for others, 60 yards. Compound bows have an effective range too–the distance at which the bow is capable of lethally delivering an arrow.
How do you build bow strength?
If you want to reach your full potential as an archer, you will need to improve your conditioning. One way to build strength and endurance is to pull your hunting bow to full draw and let down 20 times in a row and then hold at full draw as long as possible before releasing the arrow on the final repetition.
How big of a bow do you need to draw a bow?
Choose from a left or right hand bow (choose based on what hand you Draw the bow string with), and bow weight at a 28″ draw length. Remember that with a traditional bow the weight will change depending upon what your draw length is.
When did Fred Bear make the Super Mag bow?
Fred Bear designed the Super Mag in 1966 for the bowhunter who travels in the brush and those who hunt from treestands. The Bear Super Mag is a compact 48″ hunting bow that delivers serious performance. Easy to maneuver in any bow hunting condition and hard hitting on big game.
Do you need a stringer for a recurve bow?
A bow stringer is recommended for stringing any recurve bow or longbow. Stringing a bow without a bow stringer, or stringing it backwards will void a bow’s warranty. Click here to see our Bow Stringers. It is recommended to unstring your bow if you do not plan to be shooting more than week.