Thanks guys all of you I have been shooting 60 for years and when I got this bow the guy said it was 70 I havent checked it yet but I did back it down some but was afraid to go to far as I dont have a scale ( my x kept mine) I am not sure what the poundage is now but I do know it is still too heavy for me right now. I will try what you said Matt. I really like this bow super quiet and no vibration at all. But I do know after a few hours in the stand in cold weather any bow gets harder to draw it back.