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Do recurve bows have a draw weight?
Choose a recurve bow which has a draw weight of 40 pounds minimum. Now, you can hunt perfectly well for smaller game like turkey and rabbit with a 35 or even 30 lbs. bow, but for anything larger than that (deer, elk) you’ll need 40 lbs. or more. So while you might not be able to handle more than 30 lbs.
What determines the draw weight of a recurve bow?
Recurves and longbows have incrementally heavier draw weights the farther they’re pulled. The standard for determining their draw weight is taken at 28 inches of draw length. The draw weight is marked on the bow’s lower limb with the pound sign (#),such as 35# @ 28”.
What draw weight should my bow 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 |
What draw weight should I use?
What size recurve bow is right for me?
Today, the typical recurve bow is between 48 and 70 inches in length. Some experts say a recurve bow should not be shorter than 58 inches. A longbow usually is between 4 and 6 feet long, and its length can depend on the height of the archer.
How to size a recurve bow?
– Get a measuring tape. – Locate one end of your recurve bow’s string groove. – From your chosen string groove end, measure along the curve of the recurve bow limb towards the belly side of the bow (the area just across the riser). – From that point, measure towards the other string groove end (following the curve of the limb as well).
What is draw weight?
Draw weight is a measurement (in pounds) of the force required to draw (or pull back the string of) a bow. Theoretically, “drawing” a bow that measures 70lbs requires the same amount of force as it would to lift a 70lb weight from the ground, obviously the movements would be different but the resistance would be the same.
What is draw weight on a compound bow?
Draw weight on a compound bow is the measurement of resistance that the string provides when the shooter pulls it back prior to a shot. The measurement is based on how much strength is required to pull back or “draw” the string. For example, if your bow has a 50-pound draw weight, it takes 50 pounds of strength to pull it back.