buffett1 Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Over the winter I did something to my shoulder and it is still healing up. In the meantime I have been struggling with shooting more than 5 groups of 3 arrows for a session. Should I consider dropping the draw weight or just work through it? Mine is right around 68-70 lbs., but right now I think something lower would be more comfortable. What do you think and what are you pulling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 I am at 60 pounds. I had it set there for league nights. I asked the owner of my pro shop if I needed to go higher for deer hunting. He told me that his wife's bow is set at 42 pounds and every deer she has shot was a complete pass through. I'm going to leave mine where it is since my comfort range is 20-30 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 My Switchback is set at 70 pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 I'm 5'11" ... 170 lbs. and my comfort zone is 62 - 65 lbs. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 My bow was at 70lbs, but i need a new string, last time i checked she was down to 66lbs, still went through a deer with no prob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 27" at 70#.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 29" at 70#'s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 28" 60# I too have a shoulder problem. But over the years its been getting easier to pull. I would not keep aggravating it. It could get worse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 60# early season and practice..then I drop it to 50# for late season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverBottom Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 29in @ 70# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OUTDOORLIFE3 Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 I am shooting 70, but I would recommend you to drop down your poundage and work your way back up...shooting the higher poundage that you are struggling with now will cause bad form and shooting and you don't need alot of poundage to kill a deer...also when the weather gets colder, it makes drawing back your bow even harder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 My Switchback is set at 70 pounds. Ditto. Go with what's comfortable. 65 will kill a deer just about as good as 70. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 60 to 65 range.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3seasons Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 I shoot 68-70lbs during the off season and 62lbs during hunting season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoytbowhunter Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 I shoot 65lbs all year round. Back it done as far as you need to be comfertable and work your way back to your desired poundage. In my eyes any thing 45lbs and up is ethical. If your poundage is to high and you strugle you wont hit where you want and a perfect with 45 beats a marginal one at 70 any day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 I shoot 27" at 70 pounds with my DXT. I shoot that year round too. Turkey, deer, groundhogs , doesn't matter. My limbs are 60-70 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksheephuntress Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 .....46 pounds.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntnMa Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 i wont go lower than 50lbs., can't go higher either, i'm weak, lol.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 My bow is set at a 30 inch draw and at 70 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 28.5" @ 70lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 124 lbs...toned it down a bit, haven't been lifting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 124 lbs...toned it down a bit, haven't been lifting... roids at work :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M00N Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Last year I started my first year of bowhunting out with 26" @ 40# with a set personal max-shot distance of 20yrds. This year I'm heading out with 26" @ 45# with a set personal max-shot distance of 25yrds. Hopefully next year I can continue the pattern and be working with 26" @ 50# with a set personal max-shot distance of 30yrds. I don't have any intentions of going past 50# in draw-weight nor ever increasing my personal max-shot distance of 30yards. I feel it's a suitable weight for the distances I like to hunt at. I like to be up close and personal with the game when bowhunting, as it's all part of the thrill of bowhunting in my opinion. Also, with previous shoulder injuries in the past I don't feel pushing my limits with my draw-weight and shoulder is a smart idea. I'd like to still have a shoulder left to hunt with when I'm much older and hopefully still bowhunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoods07 Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 I shoot 68-70, but listen to the Nuge! He shoots the minimum poundage required by law, which is usually around 40 lbs and deer fall all over his land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildthing Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 my Hoyt is at 62 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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