For a first time bow hunter is a 70lb draw too much? What is the most common 50-60lb?

[Sean Kilfeather]

Been shooting a 75lbs bow for the last two years comfortably and I'm 15 depends on what you can shoot comfortably

[rudyglove27]

I go with 60 lb draw because it's comfortable to me!!!

[Big C]

it depends on what you can handle. If you are comfortable with 60-70 and can hold at full draw for 30-40 seconds then you can probably go that high. Otherwise stick with 50-60 and make it easier on yourself.

[steve182]

I think 60# is more than sufficient. That said, the only reason i bought one was because it was mislabled as 70# on ebay. Rather than hassle with returning it i started shooting it. Did the trick on the only buck I shot at with it. I think some people shooting heavier bows may take risky shots. Not good. Most 60# bows can be adjusted up to about 62 or 63#

[T]

Only go with 70 if your comfortable. 60lb is probably the most common in my area.

[Golfing Sportsman]

I think 70 pounds is high for most deer hunting, and there is a huge difference between what you can pull in July in your yard wearing a t-shirt and what you can pull in a stand in December with 4 layers on. Also your bow will be more efficient pulling at its maximum possible draw weight.

[CPT BRAD]

It really depends on your AGE and how much you practice. a 20-30 year old can pull a 70 pound bow all day but us older guys usually drop down to 45-55 pounds and find how to get closer. there is no advantage to a higher draw weight. The extra pounds are only incrementally not exponentially, meaning the more you pull you guts out is only for a small gain.

sorry.

[Jim in Mo]

Just because a bow says 70lb draw, don't let that stop you from buying it, the shop can set it to your likes and the poundage can be upped later.

[littledeer_2]

i don't bow hunt but even i know 70 lbs is too much

[Del in KS]

Clay,

I noticed the same thing about the 30 yd pin working on steep angle shots.

I shoot a 62 lb Mathews and have taken 8 deer with it in the last 3 years. Could have taken several more. With rangefinders you don't need a flat shooting bow. Whats more important is silence, accuracy and the ability to hold at full draw a long time without the shakes. You draw when the head is down or behind a tree then wait at full draw for a shot. Works great for me.

[bonnier-admin_2]

The more you “”train”” at 70 pounds the better you will be pulling it back and the ability to hit your point of aim. My HCA (High Country Archery) 4 Runner now under the Mathew name is set at 70ibs with a 28” Gold Tip with 3 blade 100 grain Muzzy at 310ish fps. I only use 3 pins 30, 40 & 50 and can accurately judge 60. It’s flat shooting out to 30 yards and the distance between my 30 and 50 yard pin is only about ¾ inch. I also have a Bushnell laser range finder mounted on the bow and I can operate at full draw. For high angle shots, my 30 yard pin is dead on.

I also found, upping the poundage on a bow may not achieve a faster arrow. You will just have to try it out to find out.

[peter]

deeprnds on your age and body. but you can try something less

[rezavoirdog]

If you go with a lighter draw weight (45-60lbs), increase your total arrow weight to between 400-500 grains to keep your kinetic energy high enough for pass-throughs.

[buckhunter]

I pull 63 lbs and blow through everything I shoot at. 60 lbs is more than enough. A lighter weight gives you a longer and more steady hold which can come in handy. The lighter weight also gives you less vibration therefore less noise.

Goodluck

[mdhager115]

These days bows are very advanced, sao you can be fine at 50-60. But go for 70 if your comfortable with it.