Recommended Draw Weight Ranges

[Red Lion]

I am curious what others think of the following recommendations for draw weights?

Recommended Draw Weight Ranges (Modern Compound Bows)




Very Small Child (55-70 lbs.)


10-15 lbs.



Small Child (70-100 lbs.)


15-25 lbs.



Larger Child (100-130 lbs.)


25-35 lbs.



Small Frame Women(100-130lbs.)


25-35 lbs.



Medium Frame Women (130-160 lbs)


30-40 lbs.



Athletic Older Child (Boys 130-150 lbs.)


40-50 lbs.



Small Frame Men (120-150 lbs.)


45-55 lbs.



Large Frame Women (160+ lbs.)


45-55 lbs.



Medium Frame Men (150-180 lbs.)


55-65 lbs.



Large Frame Men (180+ lbs.)


65-75 lbs.

[JoshKeller]

I'd say that is pretty accurate assuming the person in question hasnt shot a bow before. It doesnt take very long at all to build up the shooting muscles. I think when I first started shooting at 10 or so, I went up 20 lbs in just 2 or 3 months.

[Paul L Mohr]

I think it all depends on the individual and what the intended purpose is. Also the type of bow makes a difference.

There are many poeple of varying sizes that can draw weights all over the board.

I honestly don't see a need to draw more than 60 lbs anymore myself, at least not for target or animals up to the size of deer.

I'm not very big and I can draw 70 lbs now if I want, but I don't see the need. For indoor spots I don't see the need for more than 45 or 50 lbs.

Paul

[Arthur P]

It's like any other chart having to do with archery. You look at it, get an idea of what to look at, then experiment to either side of the recommendation to find out what fits your needs best.