Help!
 

I'm just starting to bow hunt and I just got a Bear Buckmaster BTR and I can't use it,I can hardly draw it back even once on the lowest setting of 55 lbs,And the lowest draw length of 28",

I'm 5'3,31 years old and this is the first time I've ever tried bow hunting,What would be a good bow for me to start out with,As for draw length and draw weight?

Can anyone give me any advice?

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All I can suggest is for you to get to a pro shop and make sure the bow is in good working order. Also get your draw length measured to make sure that the bow fits you... since you are a tad bit on the short side... the draw might be too long. Get measured up.. and if the bow doesn't fit your correctly... then get rid of it and get on that does.

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You need to go to a proshop and have him measure you for your draw length. At 5'3 your probably about a 24 1/2 to 25. I would than start with a bow with a 40 to 50 pound draw weight and see how that feels to you. Once you get your draw length right you may find out you can draw a little more since your not over drawing the bow to reach the wall.

Good luck and Happy hunting.

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At 31 years old I imagine that you are strong enough to pull back 50-55 lbs. Like the others have stated, the draw on the bow is probably 3" too long, preventing you from reaching the "wall". Go to a reputable pro-shop and get your draw length measured, and ask to draw back a couple of different bows with your draw length. Once you reach the wall, you will be a lot more comfortable, and confident.

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[&:] I am not quite 5 ft. and have seen a new bow by Mathews (Mustang) that has a very short draw length. At 5'3" your draw is probably pretty short as well.... you know...short legs, short arms.....;)

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Well short arms yes,But legs,I have 32 inch legs on a 5'3" frame,So they're not that short.But yeah I think it's the draw lenght.

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Definetly go to your local pro shop and get yourself measured up and then let the bowshop set it up for you.

nubo

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I would suggest going to a pro shop and checking out bows like the bowtech rascal,browning micro midas,mathews genesis,maybe not so much hunting bows but come in draw lengths up to 25 inch and draw weights of 20 to 40 lbs,maybe 50 on a few other models.
This might be a very good option at your draw length and comfortable poundage.Practice with this and get your form right,practice a little more and next year buy the bow that fits and crank the poundage up a few notches,then you will be ready for hunting.
Another option would be the mustang that deerhuntress mentioned,all the bow you need,get it set up for you and you will be good to go----Have fun and good luck:)

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Many of the top line BowTechs go down to 25 inch draw, Pro 40 Freedom down to 27 inches, Pro 40 and Patriot Dually down to 26 inches, BlackKnight down to 25 inches, Pro 40 Wheely down to 23 inches, Tom Cat down to 27 inches, Rascal down to 19 inches, BlackHawk2 and LadyHawk down to 20 inches and all the rest down to 25 inch draw length.
The Liberty and Justice are super easy to draw!!

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Thanks for the help ladies and gents,My peak draw length is 25.5 inches,50 TO 55 Pounds is easy,Hell I could even draw 55 pounds at 28,But it hurt like crazy.

Now does anyone know where I could find a good bow with a 25.5 draw length and a 55 pound draw weight for no more than $400.00?

I'm on disability so I can't afford to pay $600.00 $800.00 and $900.00 for a bow,I wish I could,I would love to have a Mathews,But I just don't have it in the budget..Any suggestions?

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Hey wiccrman,I would suggest going to a pro-shop and getting a good second hand bow that is already accesorized,have it set up for you and away you go.
I am sure you can find a good mathews in that price range if not cheaper.Good luck and keep us posted on what you find:)

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This will give ya a good starting point as far as gewttin your draw length.

"Draw Length with Wingspan
You can also measure your wingspan by spreading your arms out and measuring the
distance from fingertip to fingertip. Refer to the chart below for your proper draw length.
Add or subtract a half-inch for each inch over or above the wingspans listed below.
Choosing Proper Draw Length
Wingspan Draw Length
63 24
64 24 - 1/2
65 25
66 25 - 1/2
67 26
68 26 - 1/2
69 27
70 27 - 1/2
71 28
72 28 - 1/2
73 29
74 29 - 1/2
75 30
76 30 - 1/2
77 31
Tips to help measure your draw length
Quotes from Archers on the Archery Network
Draw length is measured from the string to the far side of the shelf,
which is 1 3/4 inches longer than so-called "true draw"
(which is measured to the throat of the grip).


Stand flat against a wall and have someone mark the tips of your middle fingers
outstretched (wing span) and then measure that distance between the marks
with a tape. Take that measurement and subtract 15 inches and then divide that
number by two. This gives you your correct AMO draw, give or take 1/4".
On the bow, AMO draw length is the distance from the deepest
part of the grip to the apex of the string, at full draw, plus 1 3/4".

You measure true AMO from the deepest part of the nock to the
center of the burger button hole plus 1 3/4 inches. That is the draw length
cam that you want to order. This will bring it about 1/8 inch in front of
the riser."

Like I said it's just a starting point. After you get the bow set to this draw length you can adjust from there, longer/shorter. Hope this helps. Be safe.
Shoot Straight
Derbytown :D

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I got a new bow,

It's a PSE Bruin,It's set at a 26 inch draw,Which was what I need,And Right now untill I get use to it,It's only set at 45 pounds,But I think I can build up to a higher weight,And the bow goes to like 60 pounds or so,So I think I'm good to go,Thanks for all the help Ladies and Gents...

RE: Help!Ok.Well.Hey ladies and gents.
 

I said before I now have a new PSE Bruin bow,Well I started out at 40 pounds of draw weight.And now I'm up to 50 pounds,And it's getting easier to pull every day,So by the start of our bow season,I should be getting close to 60 pounds,I hope so anyway's,

I love the PSE bow,It's great,has a 65% let off,And feels great,I never really tried bow hunting before,So I most likely won't do very well this first season,But if I luck up and get one,I'll post a photo of it on the net and post the link in here,

Well,Our season doesn't open until like September I think,So that gives me lots of time to get better with the bow,And who knows,Maybe I'll have some luck.

Thanks for all the help.

RE: Help!Ok.Well.Hey ladies and gents.
 

Practice, Practice, Practice. You will be happy with your bow. The Bruin is nice. If you have any more questions post on the boards.