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Draw weight #1858885
09/27/16 03:07 PM
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ColeT Offline OP
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Was reading an arrow thread and shaw mentioned lowering the persons weight. Well I had mine pegged at 70ish. So I back off a little over a turn to around 65 and wow what a difference. The big difference I can tell is when I hit the let off point and holding steadier. Should've done it earlier.

Re: Draw weight [Re: ColeT] #1858902
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When I got my first compound, an old guy that worked with my dad told me if you couldn't sit on a 5 gallon bucket and draw the bow back without having to point it up, you're pulling too much weight. It took me about 8 years to figure out that old dude was correct.


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Re: Draw weight [Re: ColeT] #1858930
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I finally got out of the teenage mindset and made the choice and don't regret it. Now don't get me wrong I love that arrow just screaming but accuracy is what kills

Re: Draw weight [Re: ColeT] #1858931
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My dads buddy is in his 80s and shoots 37#s. He kills the crap out of big bucks in the Midwest.

Re: Draw weight [Re: ColeT] #1859027
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Around 60-62 sure feels good to me.


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I cranked my 70# Martin down to 66. Was more accurate and easier to draw. My Icon on the otherhand, is a 70# bow and set to 70. With the flip disc on "comfort" Its an easy draw with No hump to get over.

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Originally Posted By: ColeT
Was reading an arrow thread and shaw mentioned lowering the persons weight. Well I had mine pegged at 70ish. So I back off a little over a turn to around 65 and wow what a difference. The big difference I can tell is when I hit the let off point and holding steadier. Should've done it earlier.


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Re: Draw weight [Re: ColeT] #1859352
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Yep, I've got mine at 60-62ish. Heck, I'd probably go down to mid-50's but my bow doesn't have enough adjustment for it. There's just no need to shoot such heavy poundage.


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Re: Draw weight [Re: ColeT] #1862357
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I like 65


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Re: Draw weight [Re: ColeT] #1862360
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Ive shot recurves all my life and all my bows have been 45-50 lbs.
Not braggin but Ive blown slap thru deer.
It dont take that much poundage.
Not that it hurts to be shooting 65bs

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Re: Draw weight [Re: TGbow] #1862445
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Originally Posted By: TGbow
Ive shot recurves all my life and all my bows have been 45-50 lbs.
Not braggin but Ive blown slap thru deer.
It dont take that much poundage.
Not that it hurts to be
shooting 65bs



Traditional doesn't have let off. Rarely do I ever hold a draw either. It's mainly, draw and aim all in one motion, and let off after touching corner of mouth.

52-53lbs.

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Had mine set to 64 today. Feels good.

Re: Draw weight [Re: BOFF] #1862707
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Originally Posted By: BOFF
Originally Posted By: TGbow
Ive shot recurves all my life and all my bows have been 45-50 lbs.
Not braggin but Ive blown slap thru deer.
It dont take that much poundage.
Not that it hurts to be
shooting 65bs



Traditional doesn't have let off. Rarely do I ever hold a draw either. It's mainly, draw and aim all in one motion, and let off after touching corner of mouth.

52-53lbs.

God Bless,
David B.


Same here


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