5grn/lb draw weight. Any damage?

CargoF16 · 10-08-2002, 09:46 AM

I'm currently shooting 71lbs and a total arrow weight of 358grains. I was shooting 383 grains with 125gn field tips but the FOC was upwards of 15%. With 100gn tips my FOC is 11% and arrow flight at range is much better. My question: am I damaging my bow? Can I shoot like this indefinitely. Thanks for the advice.

Cargo

Rangeball · 10-08-2002, 10:03 AM

Although you didn't state what bow you're shooting, I've been doing this for years with absolutely no problems whatsoever. You should be good to go.

FLHunter · 10-08-2002, 12:29 PM

Cargo,

Your good to go! I've been shooting at 5 grains per pound for about 8 years now with no problems, just a bit of increase in noise. From what I understand the real damage starts to occur around 3.5-4 grains per pound. I have 5 grains as a cutoff limit for me.

Aim Hard!

PABowhntr · 10-08-2002, 12:43 PM

Even with a longer draw length I have shot at 5 grains per pound in the past for extended periods of time with no apparent damage to the bow. As Rangeball briefly commented on, I think it would depend on a variety of factors.

For example, I wouldn't go shooting an lower price bow with inexpensive components at 5 grains per pound (70 lb draw weight) when my draw length was 32 inches...<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

CargoF16 · 10-08-2002, 11:35 PM

Glad to hear some good news. Thanks for the replys. For the record I'm shooting a Merlin Lite Storm and my draw length is 28.5

Cargo