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steve25:
All, I'm new to trad bow and have been invited to my first shoot. I will borrow a bow and plan on  great fun. My question is, I plan on doing monthly 3d shoots. I also plan to go after deer. What draw weight should I consider? 40/45. I'm 55 and if I spend big bucks for a good bow I want to be able to draw it for a few years.

david w.:
go with the heaviest draw yo can shoot acurately at 25 yards before falling off

but if you want to shoot it when youre old >:D  i would go in the 40# range

Coo-wah-chobee:
 50 #'s will take deer sized game and thin skinned game. Ifn ya can place yer arra where ya want it will kill everything ya probably will hunt. Ya dont need heavy weight draws its placement of the arra that matters. Ifn ya practice with 50 #'s you can shoot it fer many years. Your bodies muscles will adapt and become stronger. Good luck........bob

Hillbilly:
Check your state regs to see what the minimum draw weight for hunting is-it's 40# here, but I'd go with 45-50# if possible. That's a good range that will put an arrow through a deer, and still be comfortable to shoot on a 30-target 3D range.

kayakfisher:
Steve I am not really sure of the State regs are here in Mo I wouldn't go under #40 I do know that stone points are also legal in this State

                                                               Dennis

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