40 yards is a long poke with trad gear and something I would not be comfortable with. Actually 40 is closer to my compound bow max. Not saying it can't be done and I am sure there are trad shooters out there with that skill and confidence, but I don't think it is the norm. I shoot a 50 lbs at 28" (I am 29") Hoyt Dorado and it pulls and holds nice for me. I started with 60 lbs and that was too much and 40 lbs felt like I might collapse the bow. Try as many as you can and I think Trophy Book Archery still has a trad night/club that you could go to.
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