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How much draw weight does it take to kill a moose?
40lbs is enough to legally take big game… Don’t get duped into thinking you need anything more than 60lbs for anything in N.A. 60# would plug through a moose pretty well, I’ve seen it done.
What is the minimum draw weight for big game?
Persons hunting big game must use an authorized bow and an authorized arrow. An authorized bow is one that is held, drawn and released by muscular power and has a draw weight of not less than 18 kg (40 lb.). This is the number of kilograms (pounds) required to draw an arrow of 71 cm (28 in.) to its head.
Will a 70 pound bow kill a deer?
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 draw weight should I get for a recurve bow?
40 pounds
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.
How far can a 50 lb recurve bow shoot?
How Far Can a Bow Shoot? | Ranges by Draw Weight (With Chart)
| Bow Type | Draw Weight | Effective Range |
|---|---|---|
| 40 lbs | 50 – 60 yards | |
| Crossbow | 80 lbs | 30 – 40 yards |
| 150 lbs | 40 – 50 yards | |
| 200 lbs | 50 – 60 yards |
How do I choose my draw weight?
The best way to learn your draw weight with certainty is to have an archery shop check it at your preferred draw length. Compound bows, however, have set draw weights. A compound with a 50-pound draw weight at 28 inches will remain at 50 pounds if it’s adjusted to a 26-inch draw length.
Can you adjust the draw weight on a recurve bow?
A compound bow’s draw weight is the peak poundage required to draw it. The draw weight of recurves and longbows is the poundage on the bowstring when the bow is drawn to 28 inches. Many recurve bows let archers change limbs to try different draw weights. Other recurves can’t adjust at all.
How much draw weight do you need for a recurve?
If you want to use the recurve to hunt for the most popular game (deer, elk, turkey), you need 40 lbs. If you want to use the recurve for target shooting, any draw weight will do – even 25 lbs. If you want a recurve for both hunting and target practice, go for 40 lbs. or more.
What is a good draw weight to use for bear hunting?
A good draw weight to use for bear hunting is between 42 and 65 pounds. This weight can change depending on the type and size of the bear you are hunting. This weight is great for black bear but a grizzly may need 65 or possibly a little higher depending on the bear that you want to kill.
What size recurve do I need for hunting?
If you want to hunt for the largest game (grizzly bear, ox, cape bufalo), you’ll need 55 lbs. or more. If you want to use the recurve for target shooting, any draw weight will do – even 25 lbs. If you want a recurve for both hunting and target practice, go for 40 lbs. or more.
How much draw weight do I need for elk hunting?
For larger game such as elk or moose a good recommendation is at least 60-65 lbs of draw weight. A general rule of thumb is that a shooter should be able to shoot a bow about 30 times in a row without being fatigued.