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Old 12-22-2017 | 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by dyjack
Hey guys!
I'm looking to pick up a compound bow to practice through the summer/winter and hopefully hunt with if I get drawn next year.

First of all, I'd love to get your opinions on bow measurements.
I'm 18, 6'1 and weigh 155lb. Everything I have read says around 28.5-29" draw length and about 55-60 weight. I plan to use it for elk and deer mostly, as I live in northern NM. What are your thoughts??

Second, I haven't shot a bow in quite a long time. I used to shoot light weight recurve and compound bows when I was younger. They were only #20-40 draw weight, if that.
So, would 60+ be too much for someone who hasn't touched a real bow in quite a while?


And lastly, what bow set up would you recommend?
My price range is around 900 dollars max for bow, sight, quiver.. ect.

A few packages I have been looking at are:

http://www.huntersfriend.com/2014_PS...e_lite_bow.htm

http://www.huntersfriend.com/2013_Be...mpound_bow.htm


http://www.huntersfriend.com/2013_Bo...mpound_bow.htm

I'm definitely open to any and all suggestions.
thanks in advance, guys!
Go to your local pro shop and have them set you up. They can measure your proper draw length and let you draw some bows with different poundage. Id say at 155lbs, you will probably want to go with a bow that has the ability to adjust from 50-60lbs
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