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Arcs de Chasse Gros Gibier

More and more archers are hunting with a traditional bow, looking for thrills and new challenges.

Today, a wide range of bows is available. Therefore, choosing the right recurve bow can be complicated. If you are new to bow hunting or simply want to buy a new hunting bow, Hattila, your archery expert, offers you the best traditional hunting bows.

The traditional bow has several advantages for hunters. Easy to transport, it allows you to move faster. Usually, limbs made of specific materials with shock absorbers allow these bows to be silent. This is essential if you don't want to scare away your prey.

However, while every recurve bow is suitable for target practice, not all are suitable for hunting. During target practice, you do not need a very powerful bow. Only your arrow has to penetrate the foam or cardboard of your target, which does not require much energy. However, when you hunt, your arrow must usually pass through the thick skin of your target.

Therefore, the main parameter that determines whether you can hunt with your recurve bow is the draw weight of the bow. The draw weight refers to the force you have to apply to the bowstring to shoot the bow over a distance of 28 inches (in the case of recurve bows). The higher the draw weight of your bow, the more powerful it will be and the faster and farther your arrow will travel. For hunting, it is necessary to have a traditional bow with a minimum draw weight of 40 lbs.

Hattila, your archery specialist, has selected the best recurve hunting bows for you. Whether it is monobloc or dismountable, you will be spoilt for choice to find the traditional bow that best suits your requirements and tastes!

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Hunting with a traditional bow is exciting and stimulating, and attracts more and more archers. If you are looking for your first recurve hunting bow, a few simple considerations can make it easier for you to make the best decision on the first shot.

The draw weight of the recurve hunting bow

In archery, the draw weight refers to the force required to fully draw the bow string. The force applied to your fingertips increases as you draw the string backward. If you buy a bow with too high draw weight, you will have trouble pulling the bow string to the maximum. Your accuracy will suffer and you may get exhausted too soon. To determine the draw weight that is right for you, consider factors such as your physical strength and your body type.

When hunting, the draw weight of your recurve bow should also be chosen according to the type of game you wish to hunt. If you intend to hunt only small game such as hare, squirrel, or groundhog, a draw weight of 35 to 40 lbs is more than sufficient. If you are hunting medium game such as deer, roe deer, or wild boar, a draw weight of 45 to 50 lbs may be a better choice. Depending on the size of the game you hunt, even heavier weights may be considered for large game such as a bear.

The length of the recurve hunting bow

To determine the right length of your bow, you should calculate its draw length.

The draw length refers to the distance at which you can draw the bowstring. Shooting with a bow that is too short or too long can affect your shot, accuracy, comfort, and arrow performance. You can calculate your draw length by following a few simple steps:

  • Stand up straight with your arms stretched out in a "T" shape at shoulder height.
  • Have someone measure the distance from the tip of your middle finger to the tip of your other middle finger.
  • Take this number and divide it by 2.5. This is your stretching length.

As a rule of thumb, the length of the bow should be at least twice the length of the draw length. Therefore, measure your draw length and then choose a bow that is at least twice as long. For example, you will need a recurve bow longer than 56 inches (142.24 cm) if your draw length is 28 inches (71.12 cm). For greater accuracy, choose the longest bow possible. The correct recurve bow length will help you shoot accurately at the target. For hunting, it is recommended that the minimum recurve bow length is 58 inches (147.32 cm).

Having the right accessories for the hunt

Hattila, offers you a wide range of bow hunting items. In particular, you will find various arrowheads to obtain a lethal shot during your hunting session. Discover the full range of hunting accessories (quiver, arrow rest, ammunition, sight...) to customize your classic hunting bow for an optimal shooting experience! You can also purchase hunting bow kits to have all the necessary equipment upon delivery.