Does pull weight on a bow make difference in penetration?

The pull weight of a bow is the amount of force required to draw the bowstring back to its full draw length. The higher the pull weight, the more force is applied to the arrow when it is released. This increased force results in greater penetration.

The relationship between pull weight and penetration is not linear, however. As the pull weight increases, the rate of increase in penetration decreases. This is because the arrow begins to lose velocity as the bowstring is drawn back further. The loss of velocity reduces the amount of kinetic energy imparted to the arrow, which in turn reduces the penetration.

In general, a bow with a higher pull weight will penetrate more deeply than a bow with a lower pull weight. However, there is a point of diminishing returns, beyond which increasing the pull weight will not result in a significant increase in penetration. For most hunting purposes, a bow with a pull weight between 50 and 60 pounds is sufficient to achieve adequate penetration.