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The answer to that question will change depending on what type of recurve bow and for what purpose you will be shooting. For example, if you are hunting and are planning to kill a large animal, you will likely want a recurve bow with over 50lbs of draw weight. If you shoot with less weight than this, you may only injure the animal and that would be cruel. Bows with over 50lbs of draw weight are more difficult to pull back and hold steady, therefore the accuracy of your aim will be reduced.
If on the other hand you want to shoot targets and need to be as accurate as possible, such as in a field Archery competition, you will want a draw weight that is under 50lbs. In fact 30 - 40lbs would be a likely choice. This will allow you to hold more steady on the draw and line up your target. The lower weight will be acceptable as all you need to do is reach your target, not kill it.
Please note, this is in regard to recurve bows only, not compound. That's a whole other world.
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Will leaving a recurve bow strung lower its draw weight?
yes. it weakens the limbs and reduces draw weight. best to unstring the bow while in storage.
Is there any limitations on the draw weight of an olympic men's competition bow?
For a Olympic style bow, that is to say, a recurve bow, no. There is no limitation under FITA or NAA rules. However, for a compound bow (which is not permitted in the Olympics), there may be a limit depending on the governing body.
What is a york crest recurve bow worth?
what is a crest recurve bow worth?
What is a draw weight in archery?
the draw weight is how much strength it takes to pull it back which is equal to how much force is put into the arrow. so basically pulling back a 50 lb draw weight bow is equally as hard as lifting a 50 lb sack with one arm
When adjusting draw weight on your bow how much does one turn of the nut lessen the weight?
3-4 lbs
Will leaving a recurve bow strung lower its draw weight?
yes. it weakens the limbs and reduces draw weight. best to unstring the bow while in storage.
How do you test weight of recurve bow?
Without going to the bow shop, this method requires a hanging scale with a hook. Connect your string and pull down while measuring draw length between the string and handle. when you match your draw length, that is the corresponding weight.
Is there any limitations on the draw weight of an olympic men's competition bow?
For a Olympic style bow, that is to say, a recurve bow, no. There is no limitation under FITA or NAA rules. However, for a compound bow (which is not permitted in the Olympics), there may be a limit depending on the governing body.
What is a york crest recurve bow worth?
what is a crest recurve bow worth?
How strong is 30'' draw weight?
30" is not a draw weight, it is a draw length. It is the length of the draw from the bow to the string when the bow is drawn.
What is a draw weight in archery?
the draw weight is how much strength it takes to pull it back which is equal to how much force is put into the arrow. so basically pulling back a 50 lb draw weight bow is equally as hard as lifting a 50 lb sack with one arm
Does a recurve bow have pulleys?
no.
How do you adjust the draw weight for a jennings forked lightining compound bow?
The draw weight should be marked on the bow. You cannot go any higher than the marked draw weight unless your bow has removable limbs, then you could buy limbs with a higher draw weight. You will ruin the bow if you use it with a higher draw rate.
What is the age and value of a Root Archery Shakespeare Recurve bow model x-100 58in. 45lb draw?
Value = $150.00.
You bought a used bow the draw length is 30 but you are a 27 can the bow be adjusted for 27?
If it is a compound bow, the type of bow with the pulleys or "wheels" at the ends of the bowlimbs, there should be some way to adjust the draw-length of the bow itself; it may be best to consult someone at an archery shop for the best way to make such an adjustment. When using a Traditional bow -- a recurve or longbow, or other non-compound type -- the only "adjustment" is to simply pull the string back (in this case) to 27 inches; reducing the draw-length in this way also reduces the effective draw-weight of the bow. Also, when using a Traditional bow, and the archer has a longer draw-length than the bow is rated for (i.e., the archer's draw-length is 30 inches, but the bow is rated at 27 inches), it is always advisable to make sure the bow is designed to withstand the longer draw-length. Failure to do so can result in the catastrophic failure of the bow, and possibly serious injury to the archer. Increasing the draw-length of a traditional bow will also increase the effective draw-weight of the bow.
When adjusting draw weight on your bow how much does one turn of the nut lessen the weight?
3-4 lbs
What is the draw weight of a anchery bow?
"Draw weight" is a measure of the strength required to draw a bow as well as the force it imparts on the arrows it shoots. It is usually measured in pounds.
