Most of us aren't able to get good and warm before shooting in hunting situations so a more moderate poundage should be considered by most.


AND,most of us definately don't excersize enough and maintain a certain level of fitness.


We can't neglect our bodies and then go out without any warmup and start pulling the heavier poundage and expect our bodies to hold up to it over time.Even if we think we are comfortable with it.


I actually would shoot my 3-d rig with 2#'s more than my hunting rig.I was able to shoot both very accurately for long periods of timebut the hunting bow was set up for the cold and the 3-d was setup to shoot with warm muscles.This was after I realized what was happening to my body.



My stepdad is shooting a crossbow now because he struggles to pull a bow due to tendonitous in his elbow.May have something to do with shooting heavy poundage for years.


Not telling anyone what to do,just food for thought.I am only 37 and have arthritous in my shoulder.Wonder why?[&:]