dbHunterNY Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I don't think this has been done in a while. With the faster bows of today, hunters are able to shoot lower poundages and achieve the same KE. Something can be said for shooting 70 lbs and shooting single pins out to farther yardages than someone would initially think. Also, many could say that shooting much less draw weight and being able to draw on wild game without moving your bow arm is beneficial as well. No wrong answers here. Only personal preferences or physical limitations the good Lord gave ya. So what do you hunt and at what poundage do you use to take down your pursued game of choice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I had to vote based on my current hunting bow that, if memory serves has ~68# of pull. However, long before next season opens I'll have a new so called faster bow that's rated for a max of 60# pull. I'll probably have it set up in the upper 50's# range. I'm not getting any younger and I want to reduce my draw weight a lot without giving up speed & KE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbarcheryhunter Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I shoot a martin bow with 70# draw .the bow is about 11 years old but i really like it. I use the 3 blade spitfire and so far every deer i hit close 2 vitals went dead including a few i hit in the shoulder . I guess i'am blessed with a good shoulder because i don't have 2 move much 2 draw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Shoot a 30 inch draw 70 lb bow. I really need to look at making some changes though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhine16 Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I shoot 73 pounds and can easily draw it in any position so I'll stay in that range for several years I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) I never set my Mathews xt over 60#..and in late season I drop it down to 50#..I dont see any need to pull more weight..Is till get pass thru at 50# I voted 56 to 59 thats warm season otherwise Im set at 50# late season Guess when it comes to a bows draw weight..I aint in the "more is better" camp Edited February 8, 2012 by Mathews XT Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 61 lbs... does the job. good luck to all the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterfowler Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Im just a youth and i shoot the diamond razor edge by bowtech. I hve it set on 41 lbs. Not the heaviest but its legal and it can still kill a deer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 I shoot a mathews switchback XT...got her set at 67#'s as we speak. I have never really messed with the weight - a few years back i was hovering around 62#'s and decided to go up 5 #'s for the heck of it, and havent gone back down. If it ain't broke, don't fix it... dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMn106 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 I shoot a Bowtech Mighty Mite that is 10 years old. I currently have mine set up at 55#. I can easily pull back more but 55 is comfortable and easy in case i get sick. I was shooting about 52# last year and just decided to take it up a little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrown Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 I have one bow set at around 68, and a new Maxxis at 70. The newer bows aren't just getting faster, but smoother. My Maxxis is twice as smooth and easy to draw than my HavocTec. The more is better philosophy only applies if your intentions is to increase your range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 30 inch draw set at 65 pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 I'm maxed out on my Switchback at 72. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Hoyt Dynatec, 29.5" draw, 82lbs. New Hoyt Rampage XT on order, should be here any day now:rock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 A few recurves ranging 50-56# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted February 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 63 to 65 lbs are what my hunting bows are set at now. i can draw easy when it's real cold and in a ground blind. Hold a while too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 The more is better philosophy only applies if your intentions is to increase your range. Yup, thats why my shots are under 30 yards, 10 to 15 is normal, one more year and I can go to a crossbow in WI...I'll hold out as long as I can before I do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 I currently soot 25" DL, 53 pound DW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrown Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Yup, thats why my shots are under 30 yards, 10 to 15 is normal, one more year and I can go to a crossbow in WI...I'll hold out as long as I can before I do that I completely agree, taking conservative shots is the best, but situation dictates! I wanted to up my range after my first trip to CO elk hunting. It sure helps when you can extend your range accurately!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 My bow is maxed out at 62 lbs. I shot 70 lbs. for years, but when I started shooting in a league I quickly decided to drop back to a 60 lb. bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 One hunting bow is set at 67.5 lbs and one is set at 82lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Have my Trykon set at 65lbs. Next bow I buy will be a 50-60 instead of 60-70. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clrj3514 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 When I was able to bow hunt I had my Mathews Q2 set at 58.5lb & 29" draw. It was on 68lb when I got it from Kyle & I could draw it but not as comfortably as I wanted in strange positions. When the tech turned it down it went to 58.5 so we left it there. Got a clean double-lung pass through with the only deer I killed with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Mine's been set at 67# for a good many years. I used to shoot up into the low-mid 90's back when that was the only way to get 250+ fps and shoot 1/2 decently flat trajectories. The newer bows shoot so much flatter than the ones from the 1980's and early 1990's. Now I've set my draw weight to a level where I can comfortably and easily pull the bow straight to my anchor without any excessive motion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Mine's been set at 67# for a good many years. I used to shoot up into the low-mid 90's back when that was the only way to get 250+ fps and shoot 1/2 decently flat trajectories. The newer bows shoot so much flatter than the ones from the 1980's and early 1990's. Now I've set my draw weight to a level where I can comfortably and easily pull the bow straight to my anchor without any excessive motion. This is so true. My 82lb newer bow smokes my old 92lber from 1990. I agree wholeheartedly with being able to draw straight back. If you can't do that your draw weight is too high for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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