Backing off lbs. during off season?

muzzy-bttb · 02-13-2002, 06:18 PM

Just wondering how many of you back off the lbs. on your bow during off season

muzzyman88 · 02-13-2002, 07:09 PM

I normally leave mine where it is. Its comforable there, plus it also helps to keep my muscles conditioned for hunting season when it gets harder to pull back in the cold.

Some people will back it off a hair before season. Doesnt make sense to me, so I let well enough alone.
Besides, then you will have to retune a bit for the lower weight.

FLHunter · 02-13-2002, 08:03 PM

Sag,

I think the question really addresses lowering the poundage for more relaxed shooting. I personally don't move anything, that way I stay conditioned for hunting draw weight all year.

Aim Hard!

BIG BOB · 02-13-2002, 10:13 PM

I've always heard it the other way. Back it off during the hunting season since you are not taking so many shots and most hunters don't practice at all during the season. I have heard for indoor leagues to back off the draw weight for say 20 yd. 300 rounds. I personally keep the draw weight the same unless I really shoot a lot and can hold more comfortably. During the hunting season I always pull the bow back first thing in the stand and several times if I am bored and not risking spooking anything to "pump me up".

Straightarrow · 02-14-2002, 04:46 AM

I have found that I can easily pull back a higher weight for 30 to 40 practice shots each day during hunting season and for the one important shot on the stand. However, if I'm shooting 200 shots at a target during the off season or in a league, then I need a lower draw weight to remain steady at the end of all those shots.

Arthur P · 02-14-2002, 06:52 AM

I still don't know what an 'off-season' is.<img src=icon_smile_question.gif border=0 align=middle>

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Straightarrow · 02-15-2002, 05:41 AM

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I backed my bow down about 10 lbs and the chart says the spine is still within the correct range. I paper tuned it and didn't notice any difference. I don't see how the tiller balance would change. The nock is the same and the arrow rest wasn't moved. I did have to move my sight. I don't know if I got lucky or if I'm just not as picky as some.

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RAKTRAKR · 02-15-2002, 11:41 PM

i think the question here is.."if your not going to be shooting for a while, do you back off the poundage for storage"..thats what i thought you were asking. i use to but anymore ill go out back and fling a few just for the heck of it

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