RE: Question for you BOW Hunters!!
 

very well said paul! i had done the same a few years back ., and i too had a real hard time pulling that bow back on stand ., and i was pulling back on a deer!! and i also herd some stuff tear in my shoulder also ., so now i am down to 65# and i cant go up anymore., start low and work your way up to being comfertable., being in that comfert stage no matter what #s you are pulling, will make the shot weather it be 15-or 40 much better!! good luck;)

RE: Question for you BOW Hunters!!
 

Poundage is meaningless in a lot of cases. It comes down to arrow speed, not draw weight. My bow at 62 pounds shoots much faster than a recurve at 70 pounds, or even my old compound at 70. Now, some guys can circumsize a gnat at 40 yards with slower bows, and as long as they are comfortable with the penetration they are getting then more power to them. However, just getting a fast bow will not magically give your girlfriend the ability to shoot a deer at 40 yards.

RE: Question for you BOW Hunters!!
 

First, 40 yards is a long shot. A lot can happen with even the fastest bows at that distance. I have been hunting all my life and bow only for the last 20 years and I can drill a 3D deer target at 60+ plus yards every time BUT it dosen't step, turn, flench, or jump the string. I keep my shots under 30 yards and it has to be perfect before I will shoot from 20 or more.

As for draw weight, my son shot his first deer several years ago at 9 years old with a 35# bow. He did not get a pass thrugh but the fletches were all that stayed in the exit hole. This kid could drive tacks at 10-15 yards and his bow shot like a dart. He used 100 grain Muzzys and Gold Tip arrows. With the correct set up and a WELL tuned bow 35-40 pounds should be O.K. out to 20 yards but that is about all you can get out of a short draw, low weight bow.

Shane

RE: Question for you BOW Hunters!!
 

HAHA. Those were two seperate questions. Sorry to confuse you guys. The distance question was for me. I was thinking of buying her a new bow and wanted to know what you guys recommend for the poundage on her bow. Sorry if my stating of the question was confusing. I wouldn't shoot at a deer at 40 yards but some would just wondering what kind of penetration you could get at that distance. Thanks.

RE: Question for you BOW Hunters!!
 

Paul and david pretty much summed it up. 40 yards is a long shot no matter what. Get your g/f a bow she can pull back. With practice she can learn to be an archer. Learn how to get close to deer and she'll be a bowhunter.