Should I get a 60 or 70 pound bow?

You are looking at about 10 -12 fps faster with the 70 lb with the numbers you gave. I personally would stick with the 60 lb, its easier to pull and hold.

Is 70lb draw weight too much?

A comfortable draw weight is different for each shooter. Some shooters are capable of shooting 70, 80 or 90lbs, but most adult males shoot between 60 and 70lbs. Today’s bows are extremely efficient and 40lb compound bows are more than capable of harvesting many big game animals.

How many FPS is a 60 pound bow?

Shooting at 60 lbs results in the bow performing at 3-4 fps slower, assuming that the arrow remains at 5 grains per pound draw weight. The rule for weight on the string applies to nock sets, d-loops, kisser buttons, peep sights and anything else near the center of the string.

How fast do recurve bows shoot?

225 feet per second
The faster an arrow travels, the flatter the flight trajectory and less deviation from wind. Recurve bow arrows can travel up to 225 feet per second (fps) or 150mph while compound bow arrows can travel up to 300fps (200mph). Longbow arrows travel slower due to the weight of the arrows.

What’s the best draw weight for a bow?

Archer’s Weight	Suggested Draw Weight
Small-Frame Male (120-150 lbs)	30-45 lbs
Medium-Frame Male (150-180 lbs)	40-55 lbs
Large-Frame Females (160+ lbs)	30-45 lbs
Large Frame Men (180+ lbs)	45-60 lbs

What is a good bow speed?

Even with today’s small profile, fixed-blade heads, most experts recommend a maximum arrow speed of 260-270 fps. Beyond that, broadhead planing becomes problematic for all but the very best archers. Today’s fastest bows are awesome in their ability to deliver speed.

What speed is considered a fast bow?

A “fast” bow might have an advertised IBO speed of 225 fps.