Purchasing a Youth Bow... Need Help

[racksnbeards]

My son has told me several times this fall that he wants a bow for Christmas. But I could use some help in the selection process.

I've been browsing Ebay to find an affordable youth bow that he can use on a target, but also on whitetail should he continue to find shooting enjoyable.

I know that the draw and lbs should be adjustable, but what poundage would be sufficient on a whitetail?

Anything else I should look for in a bow for my son?

Thanks

[kwilson16]

This is gonna depend a lot on his size/strength. Most states require 35# but 40# is probably a more reasonable minimal setting for whitetail.

I bought a cheaper one for my daughter last year (Browning Micro Adrenaline ~$200). This bow was adjustable from 30-40# and 20-28" DL. The wide range of adjustment is desirable for a quickly growing child but the acccuracy and speed were lacking.

This year, I replaced it with a 30-40# 2006 Bowtech Equalizer. Her accuracy and speed improved dramatically. She has never looked back.

If you can possibly afford to get him into a better bow - BT Equalizer, Hoyt Selena, Mathews Mustang (???), you'll save money in the long run and he'll shoot better.