Bow Questions

[racewayking]

My current bow has seen better days and I've decided to start looking for a new one.

I would like to get a bow with an 80-90lb. pull, 29" draw length and 30-33" axle to axle. I have found a bowtech I can get in an 80lb. but haven't found much else. Are there still heavier draw bows out there or should I settle with a 70lb and lighter arrow set up?

[Canuck_2]

Some of your other posts have shown you to be a pretty experienced hunter with some good success. So it kind of surprises me that you are fixed on getting a bow with such high poundage. These days, a 70 lb bow will send an arrow well on its way and, imo, there are plenty of choices that will do way more than you require at only 60 lb. Just me, I guess, but that's what I settled for.

[joshw020]

I agree whole heartedly with Canuck. My hoyt isset at 63 and I get an easy pass through every time.I don't see a point for 80 - 90 lbs.

[racewayking]

The pro shop was in line with what you guys are saying. I am looking at shooting a 29" arrow that is in the 400-425 gr. range including 100-125 grain broadhead. Call me nuts but I like a heavier arrow, but get too much drop and a lack of speed with my old PSE I am shooting.
What kind of speed can you realistically get with a 70lb. bow shooting 350-400 grain arrows these days? Last time I checked my bow I was shooting around 258-260 with 375gr. arrows.

[popeandyoungchaser]

Definately faster than your old bow!! I think you would be surprised what some of these bows get. The new bows for '08 that are marketed for speed are getting 290's consistently with arrows of the weights you described and when set up for speed they can attain 330's if thier IBO rating says they can.

[wis_bow_huntr]

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[kickin_buck]

ORIGINAL: racewayking

The pro shop was in line with what you guys are saying. I am looking at shooting a 29" arrow that is in the 400-425 gr. range including 100-125 grain broadhead. Call me nuts but I like a heavier arrow, but get too much drop and a lack of speed with my old PSE I am shooting.
What kind of speed can you realistically get with a 70lb. bow shooting 350-400 grain arrows these days? Last time I checked my bow I was shooting around 258-260 with 375gr. arrows.

Depending on the bow, you can easily expect 280fps with a 70lb and a 400ish grain arrow. I say you can easily expect that because there are several bows out there that will throw that same 400ish grain arrow 300+ fps. My Hoyt is pushing a 405 grain arrow at 304fps which give me right at 83 foot pounds, which will easily blow thru anything you want to shoot in North America. I don't see the need to shoot a 80-90lb bow unless you are just wanting to prove that you are Heman.

[Kanga]

What kind of speed can you realistically get with a 70lb. bow shooting 350-400 grain arrows these days? Last time I checked my bow I was shooting around 258-260 with 375gr. arrows.

Thats about what I am getting with my 60lb Marquis with a 480gr arrow and 28" draw.

[Bob H in NH]

ORIGINAL: racewayking

The pro shop was in line with what you guys are saying. I am looking at shooting a 29" arrow that is in the 400-425 gr. range including 100-125 grain broadhead. Call me nuts but I like a heavier arrow, but get too much drop and a lack of speed with my old PSE I am shooting.
What kind of speed can you realistically get with a 70lb. bow shooting 350-400 grain arrows these days? Last time I checked my bow I was shooting around 258-260 with 375gr. arrows.

Shouldn't be an issue! I have a Hoyt Ultra-tec, probably 5 years old at this point (versa cam model). I shoot a 28.5 inch arrow at 65 lbs, with just under 30 inch draw length, arrow is a 2314 with 100 gr head, not sure on the total weight but it is WELL over 400 gr. I shoot this around 265. Same setup on todays Hoyt will probably push around 280+

[TexasBowHunter]

I have a 4 year old dartons maverick that is set at 71 lbs, I shoot a 28" arrow that is 440g and am getting 280 out of......... I would say any upper endbow out there today should be able to do this.....