RE: draw poundage
 

I can hold my 60# bow back for several minutes before I start shaking bad.

My new bow will be set at 70#, so I assume the length of time I'm able to hold at full draw will decrease.

I would say you're doing good if you can hold 70# for a full minute.

RE: draw poundage
 

1 min no problem. I practice holding my bow back quite a bit.


Hatchet Jack

RE: draw poundage
 

i dont really know how long you "suppose" to be able to hold your bow at full draw but i got caught at full draw on a buck and he stayed behind a tree for almost 3 mins just staring at me so all i could do is hold it, needless to say i did and he;s now hanging on my wall, and i shoot 70#

RE: draw poundage
 

I heard around 1 minute but i'd say thats quite a while! I pull back 65 pounds and after 15 seconds i start shaking. But of course i have a old bow to, now with my dads bow i can pull back 70 and hold it for 1 minute. So i dono