What is everyone bow set at ? Thinking of turning mine down to 60lb due to shoulder hurting.
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Bow Poundage
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I went down to 58!!i also about hit the big 50!shoots good at 30 yard but is slower .
I went down to 58!!i also about hit the big 50!shoots good at 30 yard but is slower .
Grill-n-man
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All my compounds for the last several years have 60lb limbs. Really never put them on a scale to see actual draw weight I let my semi good right shoulder tell me if it's good. If it says it ain't then I take a turn or 2 off each limb and that generally gets me to where I want to be. As efficient as bows are now I'd say I'll be getting 50lb max limbs in the next several years. I believe that if more would listen to what their body is telling them and less on a scaled weight they would be more comfortable shooting and a lot more accurate. So to answer the questions I'd guess between the ones I have they go from mid 50 to maybe 61/62ish. Cam design also has a big influence on setting my pull weight. Aggressive cam I set a little lighter than a milder cam
All my compounds for the last several years have 60lb limbs. Really never put them on a scale to see actual draw weight I let my semi good right shoulder tell me if it's good. If it says it ain't then I take a turn or 2 off each limb and that generally gets me to where I want to be. As efficient as bows are now I'd say I'll be getting 50lb max limbs in the next several years. I believe that if more would listen to what their body is telling them and less on a scaled weight they would be more comfortable shooting and a lot more accurate. So to answer the questions I'd guess between the ones I have they go from mid 50 to maybe 61/62ish. Cam design also has a big influence on setting my pull weight. Aggressive cam I set a little lighter than a milder cam
soggybottom
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All my bows are set at 60lb.
All my bows are set at 60lb.
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I am thinking of going to 60lb never hunted with a bow on that poundage. Do you all still get pass thru at 60lb ?
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I am thinking of going to 60lb never hunted with a bow on that poundage. Do you all still get pass thru at 60lb ?
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Grill-n-man
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With a good sharp broadhead one will get a pass through with a lot lower poundage than 60. I believe Ted Nuget shoots one around 42 - 45 lb
With a good sharp broadhead one will get a pass through with a lot lower poundage than 60. I believe Ted Nuget shoots one around 42 - 45 lb
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My bow is 60. Next one I get. If I ever do will be 50
My bow is 60. Next one I get. If I ever do will be 50
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Thanks for the info guys
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Stretcher_Jockey
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I shoot 55lbs and have had full pass through on all but one deer I've shot with it and a cow elk and would not have any reservations shooting a bull elk with it. The cow elk was 52yds and it passed through her like butter. Anyone that says you have to shoot 65-75lbs or more to be successful and have clean kills is 100% wrong. Shoot whats comfortable for you and you'll have better shot placement, leading to better pass through just from that alone.
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I shoot 55lbs and have had full pass through on all but one deer I've shot with it and a cow elk and would not have any reservations shooting a bull elk with it. The cow elk was 52yds and it passed through her like butter. Anyone that says you have to shoot 65-75lbs or more to be successful and have clean kills is 100% wrong. Shoot whats comfortable for you and you'll have better shot placement, leading to better pass through just from that alone.
tree_ghost
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You can't get a pass through with a bow set to 41 pounds like my wife's! It all depends on the weight of the arrow and the type of broad head used. She runs razor sharp cut in contact broadheads and never has issues with passthrough shots. In fact she gets more of them than I do and I shoot 72lbs with a big mechanical head...
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You can't get a pass through with a bow set to 41 pounds like my wife's! It all depends on the weight of the arrow and the type of broad head used. She runs razor sharp cut in contact broadheads and never has issues with passthrough shots. In fact she gets more of them than I do and I shoot 72lbs with a big mechanical head...
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gobblinfool
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Just something to think about if you are having shoulder problems......what is your holding weight is just as critical as draw weight. I am now 52. I shoot an elite ritual, it is 60lb draw, but 12lb hold. Because I have a short draw length....that 12lbs can be a challenge, it wants to go and I do experience creep....but that is my fault, not the bows. How many of you practice, drawing and holding for more than 10 seconds? This helps to build that strength.
Just something to think about if you are having shoulder problems......what is your holding weight is just as critical as draw weight. I am now 52. I shoot an elite ritual, it is 60lb draw, but 12lb hold. Because I have a short draw length....that 12lbs can be a challenge, it wants to go and I do experience creep....but that is my fault, not the bows. How many of you practice, drawing and holding for more than 10 seconds? This helps to build that strength.
Stretcher_Jockey
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This x1000. Practice like you play. Using as close to real world scenarios during practice can't be stressed enough.
gobblinfool":3rie438k said:
This x1000. Practice like you play. Using as close to real world scenarios during practice can't be stressed enough.
Mike Belt
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I like to practice on both ends... drawing and holding for a while as well as drawing and releasing immediately. That way you're covered for any scenario. I'm a firm believer in reducing pull poundage down to where your comfortable shooting as long as your not sacrificing too much in speed. I'd rather be able to hold steady and hit where I aim than rush the arrow to the target while straining and possibly shaking. 58-62 pounds is all I can handle.
I like to practice on both ends... drawing and holding for a while as well as drawing and releasing immediately. That way you're covered for any scenario. I'm a firm believer in reducing pull poundage down to where your comfortable shooting as long as your not sacrificing too much in speed. I'd rather be able to hold steady and hit where I aim than rush the arrow to the target while straining and possibly shaking. 58-62 pounds is all I can handle.
PillsburyDoughboy
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57 lb on my 60lb bows. I have found bows shoot best when dialed in closest to max but not at max.
57 lb on my 60lb bows. I have found bows shoot best when dialed in closest to max but not at max.
TNDeerGuy
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I currently shoot 61.5# and haven't shot a 70# in around 12yrs—there is absolutely no need to shoot that much poundage, given then efficiency of the modern bow and the long-term effects on the arms and shoulders 70#'s creates.
I currently shoot 61.5# and haven't shot a 70# in around 12yrs—there is absolutely no need to shoot that much poundage, given then efficiency of the modern bow and the long-term effects on the arms and shoulders 70#'s creates.
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Well I ended up trading my hoyt turbo and went with a mathews ez7 with 60lb limbs. What I have been missing smooth easy to hold little slower than I like slinging a 425gr arrow at 251fps
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Well I ended up trading my hoyt turbo and went with a mathews ez7 with 60lb limbs. What I have been missing smooth easy to hold little slower than I like slinging a 425gr arrow at 251fps
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I'm the odd ball here.
I'm drawing #82
545 grain arrow at 300 FPS
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I'm the odd ball here.
I'm drawing #82
545 grain arrow at 300 FPS
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Bootlegger
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65lb.
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For those that haven't seen my posts before on the subject, this item is worth every penny of the cost:
https://www.amazon.com/BowFit-Achery-Ex ... B000J06F7S
In the lead up to the season, and during the season where my practice time has switched over to hunting time, I try to use it every day. I start with a fairly light pull to warm up, and do ten draws while holding a minimum of 10 seconds. I then switch over to my other side and do the same. I use progressively higher poundage on successive intervals. I usually do a minimum of thirty pulls both left-handed and right-handed before putting it up.
If I am shooting my bow a bunch, I will add some extra draws from my off side to help balance out the muscles in my back. I had a good friend that shot professionally who got her back out of whack by not exercising her off side. She used this device to balance things out on her way to a world championship.
The Bowfit is also great to warm up with in the morning before heading to the stand. It makes a MAJOR difference for me in the poundage that I can comfortably shoot.
For those that haven't seen my posts before on the subject, this item is worth every penny of the cost:
https://www.amazon.com/BowFit-Achery-Ex ... B000J06F7S
In the lead up to the season, and during the season where my practice time has switched over to hunting time, I try to use it every day. I start with a fairly light pull to warm up, and do ten draws while holding a minimum of 10 seconds. I then switch over to my other side and do the same. I use progressively higher poundage on successive intervals. I usually do a minimum of thirty pulls both left-handed and right-handed before putting it up.
If I am shooting my bow a bunch, I will add some extra draws from my off side to help balance out the muscles in my back. I had a good friend that shot professionally who got her back out of whack by not exercising her off side. She used this device to balance things out on her way to a world championship.
The Bowfit is also great to warm up with in the morning before heading to the stand. It makes a MAJOR difference for me in the poundage that I can comfortably shoot.
Nsghunter
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The Bowfit is also great to warm up with in the morning before heading to the stand. It makes a MAJOR difference for me in the poundage that I can comfortably shoot.[/quote]
Well, how much IS your draw weight??
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The Bowfit is also great to warm up with in the morning before heading to the stand. It makes a MAJOR difference for me in the poundage that I can comfortably shoot.[/quote]
Well, how much IS your draw weight??
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diggerak
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77 pound d350 putting a 500 grain arrow at 300 fps. Comfortable and easy for me to handle. Might have to shoot lower weight one day but as long as I can get to the gym and work at a sawmill I should be good. Bowhunting is fun if it's fun and comfortable to shoot 15 pounds just shoot proper broadhead and arrows accordingly.
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77 pound d350 putting a 500 grain arrow at 300 fps. Comfortable and easy for me to handle. Might have to shoot lower weight one day but as long as I can get to the gym and work at a sawmill I should be good. Bowhunting is fun if it's fun and comfortable to shoot 15 pounds just shoot proper broadhead and arrows accordingly.
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lightsareout
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I'm set at 62# on my RX1, I could pull more but don't see a reason to
I'm set at 62# on my RX1, I could pull more but don't see a reason to
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I'll second that. Every hunter should practice holding their draw back 10-15 seconds from time to time. If you think about it that's real world. Holding until the animal walks into the lane is real world.
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I'll second that. Every hunter should practice holding their draw back 10-15 seconds from time to time. If you think about it that's real world. Holding until the animal walks into the lane is real world.
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On poundage, I'm set at 65 lbs and use Rage broadheads. I have little trouble getting pass through on a well placed shot. You can use less poundage, a lot less if you make well placed shots with a decent broadhead.
On poundage, I'm set at 65 lbs and use Rage broadheads. I have little trouble getting pass through on a well placed shot. You can use less poundage, a lot less if you make well placed shots with a decent broadhead.
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