Lowest Poundage ???

[Al Dean]

Seems to be alot of threads lately on using low poundage bows, to which I say whatever.  If, for whatever reason one choses low poundage, I would suggest looking for the most efficient one available.  This was not necessarily my intent, but I had a Great Plains 64" recurve Cazador 50@30 made for me.  It spits an arrow out faster and with more authority than most 55# production recurves I have tried.  I am sure there are many other custom bows that fall in the same catagory.  Guess I'm saying, if you want or need to shoot low poundage, look around and ask questions.  Ther are some very efficient bows to be had and some that are not.

[bayoulongbowman]

Al, I agree with ya...dang fine bow, I shot one not to long ago , reminds of Massie Bow, now made by Jim Belcher bows!!!      

[Ghille]

Here is what Iowa has...

Archery: Longbows, recurve bows, and
compound bows shooting broadhead arrows are
permitted. No explosive or chemical devices may be
attached to the arrow or broadhead. There are no
minimum draw weights for bows or minimum diameter
for broadheads. Arrows must be at least 18 inches
long.
Crossbows are not legal except that a physically
disabled person incapable of shooting a bow, as
defined on p. 12, may obtain a permit from the DNR to use a crossbow.