WvBowhunterKE Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 how high is the poundage on your bows?? Right now I am set at about 60 I think it is pretty effiecent...I know 47 is the minimum allowed for our state...I dont know if that changes around in different states...probably does...well thanks in advance. kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HoytShooter8 Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Re: poundage My bow is also set at 60 pounds, my arrows penetrate the target and pass thru the other side, my thought is that's good enough for a double lung shot I'll probably up the poundage soon, but for right now, that'll get er done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WvBowhunterKE Posted September 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Re: poundage lol, sounds like a little bit of a weak target...what kind do you have...I have a block and it only penetrates about 4 inches into it...tough target I tell you...You probably just have shot your target alot huh ? well I am glad to hear more people like 60 pounds as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Re: poundage Right now I have a 53# recurve,2 55# recurves,a 54# longbow and next week I have 2 longbows coming in-one at 48# anf the other at 57#. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter4life Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Re: poundage Mine is set at 70#, although I could go higher if I wanted to. I actually almost went with a 60# bow when I was looking for a new one because I figured I'd be able to hold it back forever, but in all honesty, and I'm not looking to sound tuff, but with a 60# draw weight I didn't feel like I was holding anything back and I could not get use to shooting that weight. I like pulling back 70# and knowing there's something in your hand lol That being said, 60 lb. is more than enough to kill anything in North America, you'll be just fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJDeerHunter Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Re: poundage My bow is currently set at 50#. I've only harvested one deer with it so far and the arrow went right through the deer at 23yrds. I've been considering having it turned up some, but it works fine and I won't change it for this year at least. Oh, I shoot a Hoyt UltraSport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossyhorn Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Re: poundage I just turned mine up to 65# this year. I figure since I was going all out and changed my whole set up I might as well crank it up a little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HoytShooter8 Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Re: poundage I have shot up my target pretty good It's just a tater bag style target (cheap wal-mart kind) I'm hoping to get the Glenn Dell Full Rut Buck here shortly, till then I promise ya, my arrows are going thru the back.. LOL... even at 60 pounds draw wieght. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbucks Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Re: poundage i shoot 60lbs too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HoytShooter8 Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Re: poundage I agree with you on the 70 pounds being able to feel it in your hands, and I can draw back that much weight as well, but really just getting into archery good, the pro at my shop suggested I start with a lower poundage to work on form and accuracy, and I appreciate him for that. At 60 pounds I can shoot many more shots, and I can always step up to 65 or 70 when I'm ready. The pro at my shop has been in archery tournaments for over 30 years, he can pull back 80 pounds with ease, and he goes to every tournament with his bow set at a 58 pound draw weight. To me it's whatever feels comfortable and works, at 60 pounds you can definitly harvest a deer ethically Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Re: poundage i shoot 60lbs also, i can pull back 70 or higher but i dont want to, i want it at 60 so when that day comes when you got a big buck in front of ya and its 0 degrees outside and your muscles are all stiff you will still be able to pull your bow back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKAPP01 Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Re: poundage i'm pulling 64 you don't really need much than 60 for whitetails.....we all know that it comes down to shot placement anyways.........it's not a contest to see who can draw back the most weight..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter4life Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Re: poundage [ QUOTE ] To me it's whatever feels comfortable and works, at 60 pounds you can definitly harvest a deer ethically [/ QUOTE ] Amen my brother, amen! Only real reason I decided to stick with 70# is in the event I make a less than perfect shot and hit bone, that extra 10# of "oomph" could mean the difference between a wounded deer and a dead deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WvBowhunterKE Posted September 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Re: poundage [ QUOTE ] I agree with you on the 70 pounds being able to feel it in your hands, and I can draw back that much weight as well, but really just getting into archery good, the pro at my shop suggested I start with a lower poundage to work on form and accuracy, and I appreciate him for that. At 60 pounds I can shoot many more shots, and I can always step up to 65 or 70 when I'm ready. The pro at my shop has been in archery tournaments for over 30 years, he can pull back 80 pounds with ease, and he goes to every tournament with his bow set at a 58 pound draw weight. To me it's whatever feels comfortable and works, at 60 pounds you can definitly harvest a deer ethically [/ QUOTE ] this new fred bear only goes up to 60# right now and I think it is delivering the arrow at a pretty decent rate of speed...hey man..wal -mart is a good store lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Re: poundage I'm set at 45lbs right now and don't expect to be changing it anytime soon. I'm comfortable at this weight and think I shoot the best with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Split_brow_tines Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Re: poundage Mine is set to 60#. I used to shoot 70#, but after sitting in cold conditions in October and November, 70# took a lot more effort to pull back then it did when it was warm outside. At 60#, I can sit most of day in late October or November and still pull back with a minimum amount of extra effort compared to warmer temperatures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitrrophybowhunter Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Re: poundage 70 LBS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WvBowhunterKE Posted September 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Re: poundage Split that makes alot of sense...most people dont think about it that way...at least I know I haven't been as much as I normally do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Re: poundage the years of having to shoot heavy poundage to get performance are gone. the bows they have now are just so much easier to draw and they have so much more performance than older bows. which means you can shoot a light poundage and still be out performing and older bow at 15 lbs heavier. for 3d i shoot 65 lbs, for hunting i shoot 63 lbs, for indoor target i shoot 54 lbs and i also shoot a 50 lb recurve. it is important that each shooter know exactly what works for him. Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest benhohnke Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Re: poundage #60 would be more than effecient for for a whitetail. I shot a pig with my 45# recurve the other day and the arrow passed completly through it and pigs have alot thicker skin than deer. The recomened minimum poundage for deer over here is 45# so all your 60# 70# setups are more than suffiecient to grass whitetail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest benhohnke Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Re: poundage and also 55# will grass any game in australia and we have buffalo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mule659 Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Re: poundage I shoot a hoyt V-tec at 68# I have a experienced clean pass through shots on every deer I have shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Re: poundage 65 lbs. with my Vtec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Re: poundage My Outback is set at 63lbs. Put a follow up shot in a bedded doe last year. hit her just in front of the hip laying down, and got complete pass-thru, through the shoulder. Plenty of poundage. I will never buy a 70 pound bow again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bownarow Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Re: poundage My Outback is set at 74lbs. The higher poundage you can handle the better. Higher poundage means faster speeds which means more K.E. Nothing can be substituted for accuracy however. If you think you are better with lower poundage then by all means shoot a lower poundage. 60lbs is plenty for a deer and is what a lot of people shoot. 3D shooters will shoot with less poundage as well. Any beginner or person struggling with their form would benefit from lower poundage until they get it straightened out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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