Why is my compound bow so hard to pull back?

Why is my compound bow so hard to pull back?

If it is a traditional bow/recurve the bow gets harder to pull the farther back you pull it. On a compound bow most have a certain “let off” which means you are not holding back the full weight setting of the bow. It’s difficult to pull back at first then gets easier at full draw.

How can I make my bow pull stronger?

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.

Does higher draw weight mean more power?

Draw weight is a measurement of the force required to draw a bow. Bows with higher draw weights generate faster arrow speeds by transferring more energy to the arrow. Even so, you don’t need to pull 100 pounds to effectively bowhunt.

Do heavier arrows fly better?

Arrows come in three weight categories: light, midweight and heavy. Lighter arrows fly faster and can group more tightly, but they’re often harder to tune. Heavier arrows fly slower but resist wind better and penetrate deeper. Shooting the wrong arrow weight for a bow can damage equipment and harm the archer.

Do compound bows come in draw weights over 70 lbs?

Here are some of the top manufacturers currently producing compound bows over 70lbs peak draw weight I poured through all the big brands websites and as you can see I only came up with a handful of compound bows that are offered in draw weights more than 70 pounds.

What’s the difference between a compound bow and a recurve bow?

A recurve is almost linear (the further You draw, the heavier it gets) while compound bow manufacturers are doing everything they can to get the curve flat (so the bow stores more energy at full draw). Drawing a recurve bow is like pulling from a spring while drawing a compound bow is like lifting weights.

Can you shoot a compound bow from the middle?

If a compound bow is set for a 29″ draw length, for example, it should always be drawn back to a full 29″ and then shot from that position. You should never attempt to shoot from the middle of the powerstroke. You only shoot after you reach full draw. If you haven’t shot a compound bow before, don’t worry.

How much does a bow weigh on a scale?

Push the bow down, watching the scale at the same time. You want to be pulling on the bow until just before it peaks the curve. You’ll get your weight reading on the scale. Gently pull the bow back up and unloop it off the hook. Normally, bows read between forty and one hundred pounds of draw weight.