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Old 12-12-2007 | 02:22 PM
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Default RE: Draw Weight

Actually, In my neck of the woods people are dropping in poundage. You can get the necessary speed/kinetic energy now days at much less draw weight.

Back in the early 90s I shot 82-84 lbs. 2315s @ 545 gr at 275 fps. (lots of KE). I shot this poundage for indoor league as well. As bows advanced I lowered my poundage and lightened my arrows. I still get enough KE to pass right through a deer while shooting 66 lbs. I still get 275 fps with a 2413 but have dropped to 72 ft/lbs KE.

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