Best Draw Weight For Traditional Bowhunting

How much bow weight do you really need for traditional bowhunting? Many archers believe you need a heavy recurve or longbow to get good penetration on deer and hogs, but my experience over the last 40 years has taught me something very different. In this video, I share why I moved from shooting 70 plus pound bows down to bows in the 40 to 50 pound range and why I have seen just as much success in the field.

We will talk about arrow weight, front of center balance, cut on contact broadheads, tuning for maximum penetration, draw length, power stroke, and how all of these factors can be more important than bow poundage alone. I also share real world examples from deer and hog hunts that show what a properly tuned traditional bow setup can do.

If you're shooting a recurve bow, longbow, or just getting started in traditional archery, this video may change the way you think about draw weight and hunting performance.

Let me know in the comments what bow weight you shoot, your draw length, and what arrow setup has worked best for you.