How far can a 35 lb recurve bow shoot?

How far can a 35 lb recurve bow shoot?

The records for flight bow competition, in which archers shoot for distance, are 430 yards for a 35 pound target bow (there is no 30 pound class), 233 yards feet for a “primitive” self bow (a bow made from a single piece of wood), 259 yards for a 35 pound English longbow, 337 yards for a 35 pound American longbow, and …

Why are recurve bows more powerful?

A recurve bow has limbs that curve towards the archer near to the riser but away from them at the ends or tip. That curve is known as re-curve and can store and provide more power to an arrow than a simple longbow of the same size could.

What is the draw weight of a compound bow?

This means the draw weight will be 40 pounds when pulled back to 28 inches. If you pull it back a few inches shorter, the draw weight will be less. Pull it back further and the draw weight will be heavier. Draw weight on a compound bow is much simpler.

Is the actual weight of a bow higher than listed?

If your own draw length is over 28″, then the actual weight of a bow will be higher than it is listed at (conversely, if your draw length is less, the bow weight will be less). How much does the weight of the bow change?

Can a beginner use a 70 lb compound bow?

For many beginners using a 70 lbs. draw weight compound bow (like the ones used during IBO tests) is not possible. A beginner will likely go for a 55 or 60 lbs. version. That’s another 15-20 FPS reduction. It’s a big bragging point in the compound bow community about how fast your bow is.

What determines the speed of a compound bow?

To keep speed ratings consistent across the board, compound bow manufacturers employ the IBO (International Bowhunting Organization) testing standards. Since the speed of a bow depends on many different factors (draw length, draw weight, arrow weight are the most important), it made sense to develop a set of common testing conditions.