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.
Is a 40 pound bow hard to pull?
It depends. 40 lbs, if you're not shooting a bow to begin with, is quite a task. A bow exercises muscles that don't get used much otherwise. It takes a couple of weeks of conditioning to get your body used to pulling.
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.12 May 2014
Is a 40 pound bow good for beginners?
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).
Is a 40 lb bow enough for deer?
A 40 lb is, in fact, adequate for bowhunting and can provide enough energy to drive the arrow through the vital organs, so long as you can place your shot in the vital zone under stress. It's best to try and use heavier arrows since they will carry more momentum to cut through bone and achieve better penetration.
How far can a 45lb bow shoot?
The industry standard at which the bow draw weight is measured is 28-inches. So, if a bow has a 45lbs draw weight, this will be the force required to draw the string to a distance of 28-inches.6 days ago
Can a 40 pound bow kill?
Yes it will. I know of a deer being killed by a little girl shooting 30 pounds. It is not legal to hunt deer with unless it's 40 pounds in Ga. But 40 pounds will completely pass through a deers chest.