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What draw weight do most hunters use?
Some shooters are capable of shooting 70, 80 or 90lbs, but most adult males shoot between 60 and 70lbs. Today’s bows are extremely efficient and 40lb compound bows are more than capable of harvesting many big game animals. For whitetail deer hunting anything above 40 lbs is fine.
What can you hunt with a 45 lb bow?
45 pounds is just fine for whitetail deer and the Martin Hunter is an excellent choice. I have never shot more than 48 pounds and have killed any number of deer, bear and hogs. With your 29″ draw lenght, if you keep that with a recurve bow, you will get a little extra horsepower in any case.
Can a bow kill a hog?
A bow, a quiver of arrows and some tough broadheads is all you really need to hunt hogs. The archery gear you use for whitetail hunting will do the job. While the same gear will work, a different mentality is needed. Hogs are not deer, and if you place your shot like they were, you may be trailing a hog a long ways.
What draw weight bow do I need?
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 |
Is 55 lb bow enough for deer?
Lighter bows will kill deer as well but they can lack the extra push needed for maximum penetration if the arrow encounters a heavy muscle mass or a bone. Bows of 45 to 55-pound draw weight will easily provide enough force to reach the vitals of a whitetail on a typical bow shot of 20 yards or less.
Where do you aim on a hog with a bow?
The best place to aim when hunting hogs with a bow is quartering away. This gives the bow hunter the best opportunity to penetrate the vitals without having to be concerned about the subcutaneous shield on their front shoulders.
How do you Bowhunt a pig?
For a clean shot, try the quartering-away method (ideal for larger boars) and aim low to target the heart. The broadside method is another good option and works best for smaller hogs. Aim at the midpoint of the chest, right behind the front shoulder.
What is the minimum draw weight for hog hunting?
It took me a while to build by strength to be able to pull the string back smoothly. So what is the minimum draw weight for hog hunting? For hogs weighing 150 pounds or less, a 40 pound draw weight, at minimum, is acceptable.
How far away from a hog should I bow hunt?
Your goal draw weight will be meaningless unless you put the arrow in the right spot on the hog. Also, if you are new to bow hunting, I recommend hunting from a distance no more than 20 yards away from a hog while at an elevated position.
How much draw weight can I adjust on my bow?
The amount of this resistance (or draw weight) is adjustable by about 10 pounds on most compound bows. In recent years bows for kids and women have been designed to allow significantly more adjustment in draw weight, sometimes as much as 50lbs.
What is a comfortable draw weight for deer hunting?
A comfortable draw weight is different for each shooter. Some shooters are capable of shooting 70, 80 or 90lbs, but most adult males shoot between 60 and 70lbs. Today’s bows are extremely efficient and 40lb compound bows are more than capable of harvesting many big game animals. For whitetail deer hunting anything above 40 lbs is fine.