Swamphunter Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 (edited) Since I am having problems with my draw weight/ shoulder pain combo.. I have lowered the weight of my bow down to 55lbs temporarily. I am shooting 55/75 GT's approximately 27.5" length. Do you think these will be oversplined now with 100gr field points and mechanicals?? If this is all the weight I can shoot til after my shoulder surgery, it may stay this way for a season and crank it back up next year... Edited April 28, 2010 by Swamphunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 I don't think there's a thing wrong with that, bad shoulder or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 not sure what cams you've got and stuff to sway the decision, but with GT 5575s at 27.5" you're right on the edge of being overspined shooting between 50-55lbs. I'd say as long as you stick to 55lbs at least then you're fine. http://www.goldtip.com/selection.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob LeBlanc Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 You should be fine, swampy. You are close to the break point between shaft sizes, but increase your draw weight by a pound and you're comfortably into the 5575. But as the old saying goes...the proof is in the pudding...shoot 'er a bit and see how she handles it. (I'm bettin' you're OK) Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted April 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Well, the proof is in the paper.. or should I say through the paper!! Perfect bullet holes from 2 yards to 10 yards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 You will be fine on your poundage, believe me I've been in your boat with having two shoulder surguries and elbow surgery. I had each of my surguries scheduled in January so I would be up to par by the time hunting season hit. With my first shoulder surgery on my left shoulder, I was able to hold full poundage I hunted with when I started shooting again. On my second surgery on my right shoulder and elbow, I lowered the poundage down to 52 pounds and began to shoot. I couldn't shoot with the 2nd surgery for 6 months, so starting out at 52# in August and got back up to 67# by September. Take your time and don't push it, it'll come around for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 You're fine. Being overspined is not a bad thing. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelund79 Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 You should be fine, and since your shooting bullet holes in paper, it shows. Worse case scenario, if you need to weaken the spine a bit, bump up to a 125gr tip... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 You should be fine, and since your shooting bullet holes in paper, it shows. Worse case scenario, if you need to weaken the spine a bit, bump up to a 125gr tip... Exactly what I was going to suggest. If you were showing signs of being stiff on spine, try 125 grain heads, or try your arrows an inch and a half or so longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 it shouldnt matter at the poundage your shooting now Ken. overspined is better then underspined any day. hope your surgery goes ok. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osceola Slayer Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Since I am having problems with my draw weight/ shoulder pain combo.. I have lowered the weight of my bow down to 55lbs temporarily. I am shooting 55/75 GT's approximately 27.5" length. Do you think these will be oversplined now with 100gr field points and mechanicals?? If this is all the weight I can shoot til after my shoulder surgery, it may stay this way for a season and crank it back up next year... It's a heavy arrow for your setup at 55. It will however keep your bow quiet, and if you generally shoot 30 yards and in, shoot what you feel comfortable with. If I was you I would go to a lighter arrow, and maybe even an 85g broadhead. You'll get more speed, and be able to get out a little further if you confidant to do so. Stay above ibo (5g per lb) aim for 6-7 for speed, 10 for comprimise speed/sound. The 27.5" draw will allow you to use less spine, without any damage considerations. If you shooting 29+ that's when it will come more into play. Sorry to hear about your shoulder, hope all is/goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Well, the proof is in the paper.. or should I say through the paper!! Perfect bullet holes from 2 yards to 10 yards! I shoot 55/75's at 27.5 and 50lbs. I think I'm shooting straigt with it. http://www.realtree.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98941 These are Victory Vforce V6 (400 spine). I've got another one just like this with Gold tip 55/75's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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