TreeStandBowHunter Posted February 13, 2005 Report Share Posted February 13, 2005 I shoot a 70# bow. I hurt my shoulder the other week and I want to drop the pounds off my bow. Normally, if a bow is 70#, how far will it drop? Also, is there a such thing as dropping to far and the limbs breaking off. What I am saying is it was maxed out. I turned both screws about 5 times and I can look in and see the screw inbetween the limb. DO bows have a maximum safety amount that you can loosen the screws to drop the pounds. I need help on this cause I cannot shoot 70# right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted February 13, 2005 Report Share Posted February 13, 2005 Re: Question about poundage adjustment Most bows are in 10 pound increments, but some will actually go lower than the 10 pounds. From my experience, seeing the bolt is not a problem, that tells you it isn't maxed out. Mathews bows come with a tag that say "Back Limb Bolts Out Seven Complete Turns Before Putting In A Bow Press". That reduces stress on the limbs. So, I would say there is at least 7 safe turns in a limb bolt. I'm not sure how much poundage goes out with each turn. But, make sure you do equal amounts on each limb. When I adjust it myself, I do one turn at a time on each limb. So, if I'm taking out three turns, I go top one, bottom one, top one, bottom one, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyLuck Posted February 13, 2005 Report Share Posted February 13, 2005 Re: Question about poundage adjustment [ QUOTE ] Most bows are in 10 pound increments, but some will actually go lower than the 10 pounds. From my experience, seeing the bolt is not a problem, that tells you it isn't maxed out. Mathews bows come with a tag that say "Back Limb Bolts Out Seven Complete Turns Before Putting In A Bow Press". That reduces stress on the limbs. So, I would say there is at least 7 safe turns in a limb bolt. I'm not sure how much poundage goes out with each turn. But, make sure you do equal amounts on each limb. When I adjust it myself, I do one turn at a time on each limb. So, if I'm taking out three turns, I go top one, bottom one, top one, bottom one, etc. [/ QUOTE ] Mathews says 7 turns to press the bow but only 5 to shoot it safely. Bows are usually built with a ten pound adjustability. One full turn will result in a 2-3lb increase or decrease in draw weight. I would not shoot a bow below the lower number of adjustability. If you are having troubles due to an injury I would look into getting a set of 60lb limbs. Your bow will perform better while used at or near the max poundage range. It will distribute the shock and energy better as well as be more quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RJJ Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Re: Question about poundage adjustment depends on what you want your poundage to be set on. if you do drop to much you can damage your bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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