Should I increase my draw poundage from 50 to 60?
#1
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Illinois
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Should I increase my draw poundage from 50 to 60?
Hello, I just bought a new PSE Nova S7. It is a nice bow and is super accurate for me. It is set at 50 IBS right now and I draw it with ease although I notice it is a little more difficult to draw when sitting in a chair (I will ground blind hunt this year). I don't know what my draw length is but I am 5'10.5" tall. What will I gain by increasing the draw weight to 60 IBS? Should I do it? Thanks
#2
RE: Should I increase my draw poundage from 50 to 60?
What will I gain by increasing the draw weight to 60 IBS?
KE (assuming nothing else changes in your arrow setup)
What "might" you give up?
Ability to draw in cold temps
Stealth of draw in exposed situations (tree stand hunting.....or when you're NOT in the blind)
I've always said if a man couldn't point his bow straight at his intended target and draw it straight back......he's over-bowed.
Good luck.
#4
RE: Should I increase my draw poundage from 50 to 60?
Changing you draw weight may also change the spine of arrow you need. I’d say for this season, let well enough alone. Your setup will work great, no need to fool with it now. Next year bump it up and see how you like it and see if your arrows still work.
#5
RE: Should I increase my draw poundage from 50 to 60?
I just bought a new PSE Nova S7. It is a nice bow and is super accurate for me
#6
RE: Should I increase my draw poundage from 50 to 60?
There is no NEED to change if you are shooting fine.
But if you can shoot perfectly fine at 60 lbs....it will be in your advantage when it comes to taking game.
But if you can shoot perfectly fine at 60 lbs....it will be in your advantage when it comes to taking game.
#7
RE: Should I increase my draw poundage from 50 to 60?
Given your set up, if you wanted to say- bump up to 53 lbs., I don't think this will affect your arrow spine but it will keep you a bit flatter outbeyond 30-35 yards.
Doing this, will requiring re-sighting in, but this you probably already knew.
Rob
Doing this, will requiring re-sighting in, but this you probably already knew.
Rob
#8
RE: Should I increase my draw poundage from 50 to 60?
10Lbs is a big gain in one go , i'd goto about 54lbs and get used to that . If your comfortable , try another turn .. you just gotta find that comfort zone , i went from 52lbs -56lbs-60lbs and now i draw 65lbs no problem ( that was over 9 months ) .Try a little at a time , but you may need to reset your pins .
#9
RE: Should I increase my draw poundage from 50 to 60?
I shoot 56 pounds and it's perfect for me. If you're comfortable drawing back 60 pounds without pointing the bow to the sky then I see no problem with it.