Pinwheel5 Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 I shoot 3-d at 63 lbs. For hunting I usually go higher, 68 to 70 because I am shooting less that time of year but can still do it comfortably. I get shoulder trouble if I try to shoot 70 year round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 Re: Bow poundage! i treid the 65 to 70 pound ything for 3d and it made me shoot worse.. so i backed it down to 62 lbs right now and a 313 gr arrow.. i have to stay within 5 grs per pound for IBO.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted June 10, 2005 Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 Re: Bow poundage! I actually crank it up. Depending what class you shoot determines alot too. Because I cranked it up for 3-D, I had to shoot in a different class because of the speed . I crank it up so I get used to shooting heavy. Then when hunting coming season comes, I crank it back down and then it feel like I am holding hardly nothing. Helps if you have to hold it for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Re: Bow poundage! the actuall holding of the weight in your bow arm can be effected if its to heavy.. same as to much draw weight on the draw arm and back muscles.. it takes time to build up to each one.. by using bone to bone alignment this is what makes you hold steady and less fatigue on your bow arm.. i find a heavy bow for me is easier to hold steady because it doesnt move around as much ... you just have to experiment with whats right for you... to light a bow poundage will not allow you to shoot the right form either.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 Re: Bow poundage! Low poundage for 3-D, that's the only way to go. My 3-D rig is on 57# with a 303 grain arrow. It's shooting 282fps. Shooting a heavier poundage for that much shooting can cause some bad habits to create. Keeping your bow shooting muscles in shape is a big part of it. I still get my hunting bow out and shoot it through out the summer. Shooting a lower poundage through the 3-D season helps with holding and follow through, which makes for great form. That's what you need for good flawless shots and this builds confidence, not bad habits. Shooting a higher draw weight will cause punching the trigger, cause your arrow to crawl, and dropping your arm to quick after the trigger is pulled. Resulting in a bad follow through. I'm not telling anyone to not shoot a high draw weight in tourney's, I've just seen it cause more problems then help. JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Re: Bow poundage! I'm at 62 pounds for 3D, but come huntingseason I'll jump that up to 65 or 70. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 Re: Bow poundage! I for got to add, that my hunting bow is on 65#. With todays bow's you don't need a whole of of poundage/draw weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6sixpoint_nobrows Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Re: Bow poundage! lower weight will help you feel more relaxed while shooting, its a lot less to hold thats common sense, but iid say shoot whatever is comfortable for you, have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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