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New to bow hunting

Posted By: lk05077

New to bow hunting - 12/29/15 04:45 PM

My daughter is wanting to bow hunt my question is what would be a decent draw weight to get her up to before letting her hunt. She is 13 and has a 28 inch draw. Mainly looking at deer , hog and turkey. Keeping shots under 30 yards
Posted By: kmon11

Re: New to bow hunting - 12/29/15 05:28 PM

There are some I know of getting good results with 35lb draw keeping shots short inside 25 yards. If stretching to 30 I would want 40lbs min. Shot placement (think heaviest bone as a rib) is even more important and selection of arrows and broadheads. Think Traditional style, heavy arrows and cut on contact broadheads.

For a visual of what heavy arrows and cut on contact broadheads can do for penetration take a look at some of the Griz Stick videos

Posted By: kmon11

Re: New to bow hunting - 12/29/15 05:33 PM

Another route to get arrow weight up is the weight tubes from 3RiversArchery.com
Posted By: lk05077

Re: New to bow hunting - 12/29/15 05:57 PM

Thank u
Posted By: PiePuncher

Re: New to bow hunting - 12/30/15 01:09 AM

28 inch draw at 13? Your daughter must be a giant. How did u come up with her draw length, if you dont mind me asking. I'm 5'11 and my draw Length is 28.5
Posted By: lk05077

Re: New to bow hunting - 12/30/15 01:25 AM

Measured at 3 shops and she is 5 10
Posted By: PiePuncher

Re: New to bow hunting - 12/30/15 02:09 AM

Big 13 year old.
Posted By: lk05077

Re: New to bow hunting - 12/30/15 02:15 AM

Yes she is looks much older not a good thing.
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