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Old 10-30-2006 | 12:20 PM
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Default draw weight of hunting bow

what is your draw weight of your hunting rig?
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Old 10-30-2006 | 12:34 PM
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My draw weight is at 64lbs its a 50-+60lb bow but it can be turned up a little more than it is right now, kinda crazy how that works. good luckt to everyone this season.
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Old 10-30-2006 | 12:45 PM
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I shoot 70 lbs for huntin
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Old 10-30-2006 | 12:48 PM
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Since this is the internet.....and I feel the need to express my macho side and not feel inferior for shooting at a poundage that diminishes my manhood.....I'll come clean and report that while my manly self is QUITE capable of pulling a poundage in excess of 239lbs........

.......I hunt @ 64.

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Old 10-30-2006 | 01:27 PM
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i shoot 62 lbs. i couldnt increase it up to 70 i jus dont think it needs to be that high
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Old 10-30-2006 | 01:42 PM
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Mine was originally 65#'s. The bow shop bumped it to 70#'s when we were setting it up. Then realized I wasn't as steady at 70# as I should be. So, we both decided to back it off a bit to where I'm comfortable and steady, and the bow will still have the best speed, K/E, etc... Long story short, the bow is at 68#'s and that's where it will stay.

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Old 10-30-2006 | 01:44 PM
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When I bought the bow I asked them set it at 70#'s but later I had it checked and it was 67#'s. I shoot well with it there so I think I will keep it!
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Old 10-30-2006 | 01:54 PM
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I'm shooting 72 lbs so i voted 70lbs. That's about to be greatly decreased after I go under the knife.
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Old 10-30-2006 | 02:07 PM
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Since this is the internet.....and I feel the need to express my macho side and not feel inferior for shooting at a poundage that diminishes my manhood.....I'll come clean and report that while my manly self is QUITE capable of pulling a poundage in excess of 239lbs........

.......I hunt @ 64.

Jeff
ROTFLMAO! You hit the nail on the head! Other than machismo, why do guys feel the need to shoot 70lbs. when it absolutely NOT necessary to kill a deer???Accuracy and a sharp broadhead kill deer. I'm accurate out to 60 yards and my bow's at 62lbs.
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Old 10-30-2006 | 02:19 PM
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im shooting 67 now..ill bump it upto 70 in the spring though. i just dont see a reason NOT to shoot it at 70. i went down to 60 and didnt like it because it felt light and i was unsteady. seems i hold steadier when im holding a little more back..i dont know. but 3lbs wont bother me none..at 75% let off its only 18lbs to hold back roughly. and at 67 i have no problem drawing straight back. not like the guys on TV drawing from the sky..gotta laugh when i see them trying to muscle back their bows!

i do agree..well placed shots and sharp heads kill deer..but KE and speed help when you misjudge range(speed) or make a bad hit or hit heavy bone that extra umph might make a diffrence(ke) if someones capable of shooting well at 70+ i see no reason to shoot lighter...
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