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How heavy should my bow draw weight be?
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 |
How many pounds can I pull on a bow?
Compound Bow Draw Weight Chart
| Body Type | Suggested Draw Weight |
|---|---|
| Child (70 to 100 lbs.) | 15-20 lbs. |
| Women and large-framed boys (100 to 140 lbs.) | 30-40 lbs. |
| Women with a larger frame & youth boys (140 to 160 lbs.) | 40-50 lbs. |
| The majority of males (160 to 190 lbs.) | 55-65 lbs. |
How do you know what size bow you need?
First, spread your arms outward from your side to form a “T” with your palms facing forward. Next, have a friend measure your wingspan from the tips of your middle fingers. Divide this number by 2.5 and you should be relatively close to your actual draw length.
What’s the best draw weight for deer?
40 lbs
For whitetail deer hunting anything above 40 lbs is fine. For larger game such as elk or moose a good recommendation is at least 60-65 lbs of draw weight. A general rule of thumb is that a shooter should be able to shoot a bow about 30 times in a row without being fatigued.
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.
What should my bow draw length be?
Just stand naturally. Have someone else help you, and measure from the tip of one middle finger to the other. Then simply divide that number by 2.5. The quotient is your approximate draw length (in inches) for your body size.
How do I choose the right bow?
Open both eyes; then close your right eye. Your finger should now be pointing to the right of the object. If the reverse is true, you’re left-eye dominant. Again, choose a bow that matches your dominant eye as that’s the one your brain automatically goes to for important information, like sighting on a target.
How do I choose my draw weight?
The best way to learn your draw weight with certainty is to have an archery shop check it at your preferred draw length. Compound bows, however, have set draw weights. A compound with a 50-pound draw weight at 28 inches will remain at 50 pounds if it’s adjusted to a 26-inch draw length.
How much draw weight do you need for your bow?
If the limit of your bow is 40 lbs of draw weight, and you’re able to pull the bowstring back as far as possible (knowing that your strength capabilities exceed the limit of the bow draw weight), then you’re found the max: you’re at 40 lbs draw weight, and you know what it feels like.
Is there such a thing as a 70 lb bow?
Alternatively, if you are extremely tall, there are some bows that exceed 70 lbs max draw weight, but those are considered illegal in some areas (for hunting and public land practice as well). You would have to be in a high percentile for lean body weight and height to even consider having the physical prowess to exceed 70 lbs max draw weight.
How much should a compound bow weigh?
For Beginner Compound Bows Youth (Age 8 to 12) 10 – 16 pounds Teens (Age 12 to 14) 14 – 22 pounds Older Teens (15 to 18) 24 – 28 pounds Young women and male teens 26 – 36 pounds Women with above average strength and younger males 30 – 40 pounds Average Man 40 – 50 pounds Men and women with above average strength 40 – 60 pounds
How much damage can you do with a 50 lb bow?
Make sure this scenario doesn’t happen to you. You can still do a ton of damage with a 50 lbs. bow and easily take down deer and maybe even elk if your draw length and the weight of arrows used are right for the job. Hopefully the above has been of use to you.