What can you hunt with a 45lb 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 you hunt a deer with a 45 lb bow?

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.

Is a 40 lb bow good for hunting?

Regarding hunting, a 40 pound recurve bow can be successfully used to hunt wild turkey and deer.

What can you hunt with a 50lb bow?

Note that you can effectively kill deer with a 40-pound draw-weight bow. As a rule of thumb, 40 pounds of kinetic energy efficiently kills whitetails, and 50 pounds or greater is required for larger game such as elk, moose or bear.

How heavy of a bow Do you need to hunt?

We'll chat more about let off later. In terms of being able to effectively take a big game animal, a general rule of thumb is 40 lbs for whitetail deer-sized game and 50 lbs for bigger animals like elk.

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How hard is it to pull back a 40 pound bow?

The draw weight is basically, “How strong do I need to be in order to pull this thing back?” For a recurve bow, it's measured by pulling back to 28 inches. So for a 40 lb bow, it means that it takes 40 lbs of force to pull back the string 28 inches for a recurve.

How hard is it to pull a 50 pound bow?

50 lbs of draw weight is a lot to hold at full draw steadily for enough time to shoot accurately for a beginner, because it takes time to learn how to utilize the correct muscles and to build to engrain the sight picture... It just is.. Especially if you are trying to learn how to be the most accurate you can be.

What is the range of a 50 lb recurve bow?

At 50 some yards you'll need to know the precise distance and you should be able to do it without spooking the deer. So 50 yards at 50 lbs is fine for a deer with good shot placement.

How fast does a 50 lb recurve bow shoot?

With a 550 grain arrow my 50 lb bow shoots 183 fps with a fast flight string which I have shot for years with no problems. A 45 lb bow would lose probably 7-10 fps. You could make that up with a lighter arrow.

Is 40lb bow too much?

If you plan on hunting game, keep in mind that you will need a recurve bow with a draw weight of 40 pounds minimum. Anything less than that will result in a lot of missed opportunities during a hunt, particularly so when you need to shoot an arrow from a distance of more than 15 yards (which will often be the case).

What is considered a heavy bow?

A "heavy bow" is determined by the shooter and what they like. The magic number for bow weight the last few years has been around 4 #s, which coincides with the shorter ATA lengths. Longer ATA bows will run heavier, but are considered more stable and accurate.

What poundage do Olympic archers shoot?

Bow: In Olympic archery, competitors use recurve bows that draw an average of around 48.5 pounds for the men and 33 pounds for the women. The bow may have a mechanical sight, but no optical enhancements.

What is the minimum draw weight for deer hunting?

For hunting deer, bows must have a draw weight of 30 pounds or greater, and metal broadheads must be at least 7/8 of an inch wide and kept sharp. Stone arrow heads may be used.

What is the average bow shot on a deer?

Some archers flatly condemn shots beyond 20 or 30 yards, yet official statistics from Pope and Young and other record clubs support a more practical view of shot distance on deer. For whitetail deer entered into the P&Y record book, average shot distance is about 19 yards.

Can you hunt with a horse bow?

Horse bows were and still are used for hunting wild animals or birds. They're also great for casual and recreational purposes. If you're on the hunt for the best horse bow, look no further.

What size traditional bow do I need?

Bow Length

The old rule was if you had a short draw length, less than 28 inches, you should shoot a 56 or 58-inch bow. For 28 to 29½-inch draw lengths, a 60-inch bow would perform best. For draw lengths over 29½ inches, a 62-inch bow would be the best choice.

How do I know what weight bow to buy?

If you have a 30″ draw length, and want to end up with a 30 pound bow, you'll have to take into account your 2″ extra draw length (remember weights are based on 28″ draw lengths). 2 inches extra will add 5 pounds onto your bow weight, so to get your 30 pound bow, you'll need to buy a 25 pound bow to get there.

Are longer bows more forgiving?

Bows with longer brace heights are going to be more forgiving. This is because the arrow is coming off of the string sooner rather than later, meaning that the shooter has less time to influence the shot.

What is the most powerful type of bow?

Immortalized by the Mongols during the 3rd-century onwards, the Mongolian recurve bow is widely considered one of the most powerful, and deadly, bows in history. These bows could famously shoot with pinpoint accuracy at over 500 yards (450+ meters), and were often used from horseback.

How fast does a 70 lb bow shoot?

If you are using a 70 lbs. draw weight, your compound bow would have a 270 FPS. And if your draw length is indeed 30″ (as it is during IBO testing), this number would be closer to 290 FPS.

How far is an arrow lethal?

An arrow placed anywhere in that zone will result in a deadly shot. An arrow delivered outside that strike zone will be non-lethal. Mark the 8-inch kill zone on your target. Shoot at the kill zone from 20 yards with your 20-yard pin.

How fast does a 40 lb recurve bow shoot?

40 lb Black 61" Archery Hunting Takedown Recurve Bow w/Aluminum Alloy Riser 170+ FPS 75 55 25 lbs Arrows Bolts : Sports & Outdoors.

How many FPS do you lose per pound of draw weight?

On average you will gain or lose 2.4 fps per pound change in draw weight. If you go lower you will lose, going higher you gain.

How far can you shoot an elk with a bow?

This means being able to have 60-70 lbs. draw weight and accurately shooting 40 yards consistently. Yes bow hunters can, and will shot elk at farther distances 40-60 yards out, but 40 or less is your ideal distance.