You bring up an interesting concept. The other day, there was a post on this board where a member (??) had an 82nd Airborne shooting something like 329 fps at 62 lbs. and 29" draw length. Was that you GMMAT? Anyway, I'm shooting a 2005 Hoyt at 61 lbs. and 29" and getting about 260 fps with arrows just a tad over 400 grains total weight.
So I'm crunching some numbers here and it looks like I could shoot a48 lb. 82nd Airborne and still get 260 fps with the same arrow. But from what I gather from your post, the draw cycle is so much harsher on the Airborne that the wear/tear factor may be just as high?
Yep....that was me.
I'm changing my arrow and bow setup.....going to 52-56#'s and increasing arrow weight to try to get to around 285fps. I'll be honest.....if it doesn't get better at 52#'s......I won't be shooting this bow. I bought it to shoot targets and to hunt with.....but I won't kill myself in one to satisfy the other. That's just being honest.
I honestly expect it to be much better at the lower weight. I see no reason it won't......but again....I'm all novice when it comes to this stuff.
I can tell you that 62#'s draw is NOT 62#'s draw
. My Ally was a dream at 64#'s.
I don't have buyer's remorse. I'm just trying to find a happy median. With RJ's help....I think I have that on order. I KNEW I was going to have to dumb this thing down to shoot sanctioned events. I just wasn't aware it was going to be so tough (my mistake....not Bowtech's). They delivered an awesome product.
Here is a question, will reducing the draw weight help with the issue? As Mobow has said it sounds like a narrow valley issue. Even with less draw weight that valley isn't going to get any more forgiving. Sometimes with less draw weight there is more of a tendency to creep because you don't have to hold as "hard." I guess what I am wondering is whether it is a matter of fatigue causing the creeping or if it is just the short valley inheirent with such a fast bow?
I sure hope it helps, Bry....and I KNOW that fatigue is a BIG factor. I've been shooting a LOT. I honestly haven't given my shoulders a rest in weeks......not even for one day.
I shot 45 arrows, last night....and I won't touch it again for a week. My new limbs are 2-3 weeks out. Should have new arrows, next week.
I'll give a full, honest report after I change these things.