If you are just starting out with a bow 55#s may feel hard to pull at first but the more you practice the easier it will get--to a point.If you shoot a couple times a week you will notice the draw getting easier to pull--after getting those muscles in shape you will know what you are comfortable with--keep in mind that it gets harder with more clothes and cold temps also.If you have a bow set at 55#'s you can kill just about anything with the right shot placement on the animal.