mohunter Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 I'm new to bow hunting and purchased a used Hoyt Magnatech. The draw weight is set at the lowest 60lb and i was wondering if there is any way to get it lower or will I have to get another bow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoobee Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Either another bow, or you can replace the limbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[email protected] Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Mathews Dude just sell that bow and get a mathews. people that shoot hoyt r on there training wheels. Get off the training wheels and shoot a mathews. With the new helium 70lbs feels like 55lbs, so you wouldnt have an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 draw weight Yep Mathews is the best every other bow sucks. . I heard the helium is like pulling 27 lbs!!! I've shot 35 deer in the past two years shooting a Mathews one handed....... Btw lala land is right around the corner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 draw weight If 60 is still too difficult you should replace the bow. Buying limbs really doesn't make sense for the cost and trying to find them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 a good test is to sit in a chair with your feet up and out. then draw the bow back without wobbling around and pointing at the ceiling. the most weight you can draw while doing the above is going to be a good weight. keep in mind it's pretty helpful if you can point your bow at the animal and then draw straight back. less movement and you'll be on target quicker. also remember when it's colder, you've been sitting a while, or when you've got bulky clothing on it's harder to draw the same bow. ...that said i'd replace the bow before trying to find limbs for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 a good test is to sit in a chair with your feet up and out. then draw the bow back without wobbling around and pointing at the ceiling. the most weight you can draw while doing the above is going to be a good weight. keep in mind it's pretty helpful if you can point your bow at the animal and then draw straight back. less movement and you'll be on target quicker. also remember when it's colder, you've been sitting a while, or when you've got bulky clothing on it's harder to draw the same bow. ...that said i'd replace the bow before trying to find limbs for it. Ditto...Couldn't have said it better myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohunter Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Thanks for the advice. Guess I'm in the market for a new bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Some bows can go a little lower than spec minimum safely. Take the bow to a certified Hoyt dealership and find out before you sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Some bows can go a little lower than spec minimum safely. Take the bow to a certified Hoyt dealership and find out before you sell it. also good advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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