snapper Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 [ QUOTE ] But, Im wondering with all the 70# bows out there, am I just in a vast majority that wants to shoot a lighter draw bow??? [/ QUOTE ] No...I think its because folks like speed and will try and shoot the MAX poundage they can effectly shoot. Prob. the average hunter is shooting too much weight. I've had my bow maxed at just a little over 70lbs....but found with it set at (approx.) 63lbs...its easier to shoot and still plently fast enough to get a clean pass through. I think 70# bows are just the norm...sorta like the draw length...seems 29" is what majority of hunters shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Re: Draw weight? Shoot what feels comfortable for you. I see you are looking at an LX. Go to a proshop and shoot one first. I shot the Outback a couple weeks ago, it has the HP cam also. At 65 pounds, it felt like about 50 pounds. I think today's newest bows are so smooth than it makes the draw weight feel lighter and lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Re: Draw weight? 60lbs will zip through a deer like it's a sheet of paper. I shoot heavier at 70lbs because I shoot heavier better. I have shot comfortably at 92lbs. But now I shoot lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Re: Draw weight? I shoot a 50-60 pound bow. This way if my shoulder or my body says I need to lighten up, I can! But I have it set at 60 pounds. I can pull back a 70 pound bow, but a small shoulder injury from years ago stopped this. Because after about ten draws it starts to hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddhunter Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Re: Draw weight? When I was looking for a new bow i seen that about all the manufacturers have 50-70#, 60-70#, and50-70# bows.I'm sure you can get just what you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gfourhunter Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Re: Draw weight? look at www.forgebow.com and look at cw33 bow or the pf43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Re: Draw weight? I don't know bud. Seems the market drives all the high pound bows. There seems to still be the macho image of drawing a ton of weight with some guys--which I think is unfortunate. But I really wonder how many bows are actually set over 70# to be honest with you. I think a lot of guys tell their buddies "yeah, it's set at 72 or 73," when in actuality it's more like 67 or so. Personally, I don't think you would have too much trouble finding a bow in the 65 to 70 lb range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Re: Draw weight? 50-60 #er here. I actually shoot right at 60 pounds. I have shot my brothers 70# bow before but might have a little trouble with that on a really cold day. You pro-shop should be able to order that particular draw weight for you and i agree---you will get better performance with a 50-60# bow set at 60# than a 60-70# bow set at 60! good luck todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddhunter Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Re: Draw weight? I do believe that a 60# bow set at 60#s would much quiter than a 70# bow set at 60#s. A friend of mine backed his 70# Q2XL down to 65#s and it was quit a bit louder. than when it was cranked all the way down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sagitarius Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Re: Draw weight? If you are set on a 50-60 # bow you can always order replacement limbs if you find a bow that you absolutely love and has 60-70 # limbs. Just another option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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