New bow, need help please

[dixiedawg80]

#3593

Hello all,

Being new to Traditional I need some help. I am wanting to buy my first bow and have my eye on a Browning wasp that appears to be in great shape. It pulls 40 pounds at 28″. My draw length is 28″. The compound that I am putting down is set on 60 pounds. My thinking is that I want to pull less poundage to make sure and develop good shooting form. Does this sound good to yall and what are your thoughts on the Wasp. I think I can get it for around $ 60.00.

Thanks a heap!
DD

[William Warren]

#21685

I’d buy it just because its only 60.00!! But seriously, what is the AMO of the Wasp? Is it a short bow? Could you shoot it before you buy it? If it is a short bow you want to make sure there is no string pinch at your draw. But heck, I’d buy a 60.00 bow, shoot it awhile and look for a heavier one. You would probably be OK with 45 to 50 pounds to begin with and it is well documented that 40 will take whitetail.

[dixiedawg80]

#21739

Thanks Duncan,

I’m pretty sure AMO is either 56 or 58. And yes, I do intend to shoot it before committing to it.

Thanks again!

[SteveMcD]

#21748

40 Lbs. is plenty for Whitetails. Use a Heavy Broadhead (125 to 145 gr) and keep your range close.

[Rogue]

#21979

I’m with Duncan, for 60 dollars if the limbs are straight it would be tough to pass up.

[celinsin]

#22237

I agree with the other guys … 40# @ 28″ is plenty for whitetails. I’ve a hunting buddy who regularly kills whitetails with a 40# longbow. And $60 sounds like a good price for a starter bow.

Good luck.

[Frank H V]

#25180

DD, I just looked at two Browning Wasps on ebay & they have them as 56″ bows. They do look pretty nice.
Frank

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