New Shooter help

[lonestararcher]

I need a bit of direction from some wiser individuals.

I am just getting into the sport and am looking at buying a bow. I have been looking at a Fred Bear Grizzly cause its in my price range and it seems to have extremely good reviews.

The problem is I don't know what draw weight to get. I eventually want to be able to hunt white tail and hogs with this bow. I have about a 29" draw.

Is there a way to measure draw weight?

[William F. Adams]

You shouldn't hunt w/ the bow you start w/. A beginner needs a much lighter draw weight than is suitable for hunting.

My suggestion would be to buy a very light weight inexpensive beginner's bow, then buy your hunting bow once you've built up strength and good form.

[Night Wing]

Since the Bear Grizzly is a production made bow where the poundage is measured at 28" and the bow can be ordered in 5# increments, a 40# @ 28" Grizzly will be pulling around 42# for someone with a 29" draw length.

[T Lail]

don't over bow yourself or you will develop some nasty habits that can take years to overcome.....if you can afford it, I would get a light weight (35#) or so bow to start.....a Samick is a good starter.....and shoot it until you can easily move up to say 45#......at your draw you can take all the white tails and hogs you want.......

[coltar]

A bow measured at 28" will increase 2-3 lbs per inch of draw past that.A bow in the area of 40-46 lbs,imo,at your draw should be fine,& is capable of taking the game you mention with correct gear,ie..arrows, broadhead, etc.Just don't get overbowed.It would be great if you could find somewhere you get at least draw different weight bows.

[Bjorn]

I second the recommendation for a used 30-35# bow, build a good foundation with that and buy a heavier bow that you feel comfortable with in 3-6 months.

[Ranger44]

You could always build your own first bow at a very light weight!  It will probably not be the last you build either.    It's rather addicting.  A board bow can be really inexpensive to build and it's extremely satisfying to shoot something you made yourself.

[lonestararcher]

Thanks guys

Ill start looking for something lighter. I almost bought a 50# grizzly the other day at Gander Mtn but one of the nocks was cracked. Good thing I guess.