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How to Find Crossbows for Hunting

A lot of people choose to use crossbows for hunting. Part of the reason is that crossbows have more power than regular bows do. It is possible to find crossbows that have a draw of up to 200 lbs. This means that it has a very fast arrow velocity and a lot of power. That power lets it punch through anything in its way and can make a clean kill.

But a potential crossbow hunter can't just go into any store and pick up any old crossbow and take it hunting. It is important to get a good hunting crossbow. That will cost a lot of money. A person who wants good crossbow to hunt with will pay for it. The better the crossbow the more accuracy it will have. It will last longer and be much more durable. Prices can range from $150 to several thousands of dollars depending on many factors like draw weight, accessories and what the bow is made of.

When buying crossbows for hunting there are several things to think of, including the material, since there are several things that hunting crossbows are made of. They can be made from plastic, plywood coated in resin and laminate. A crossbow made of laminate would be the strongest of the three. Plastic is lighter, but it the vibrations and shock are worse in a plastic bow.

Style:

There are two kinds of crossbows, compound and recurve. They are basically the same and work the same. But there is one main difference. The limbs of recurve crossbows for hunting are longer. It makes it much harder to be carried around and isn't much use in tight shooting areas. A compound crossbow is heavier and generally has more power than the recurve.

Draw weight:

The heavier the draw the more power that it has. However more power isn't always better. The larger the draw weight the more force that has to be applied to the bowstring to pull it to reload. Pulling it back by hand takes a lot of strength and can be dangerous, especially at the higher weights. In fact, at the extreme limit the only way to cock a crossbow is to use a cocking device. Most people who use crossbows for hunting, no matter the draw weight, use cocking devices because they make it easier and quicker to pull the string.

Package deals:

A package deal can often save money when buying a crossbow. This is because there are a lot of accessories that go a long with crossbows for hunting. They include things like sights, cases and cocking devices. Buying a package deal can allow a person to get a better crossbow for hunting than they could otherwise.

Crossbows for hunting are very popular. They are easier to carry in the woods than a traditional bow can be. They don't need at much practice to become good, and they have more power. But it is important to get the right bow for the best experience.

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What draw weight should I have for a recurve bow?

Hello! I actually already have a bow that has a 25# draw. But if I buy another bow I was thinking of a 66" with a 30# or 35# draw. What do you think? I'm a teen girl 5'7" 130lb. 30# or 35# sound good? I currently pull the 25# with little trouble but I just started back up again, so I should get my muscle back soon.

A 30-lb draw bow sounds ok to me. Here's a good one:
http://www.tradtecharchery.com/Details.aspx?itemNo=3880032
It comes in varying draw-weights (just change the limbs) and is very reasonably priced. For limbs only:
http://www.tradtecharchery.com/Details.aspx?itemNo=3880028
It may say they are for the 62" bow, but they should also fit the 66" bow as well.

You can also find good bows at
http://www.threeriversarchery.com/

For anybody who is still learning, a recurve is the best way to go...and a takedown recurve allows the archer to "upgrade" to a heavier draw-weight without having to buy a completely new bow. Some folks prefer to get an "ILF" riser (the "handle" of the bow) so they can use a lot of differnt limbs from a lot of different brands, but not everyone can afford to spend that much on just the riser.....

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