RE: 60# or 70# ?
 

I completely understand that Hardcorehunter. I hunt in Sauk County, Wisconsin for one week a year. I grew up there and my family has land.

I typically hunt 10-20 yds from the edge of a soy bean or corn field. So longer shots are definitely realistic in my situation.

I have hunted in swamps/river bottoms where my only shots were at 10yds!

Everybody is different. Regardless of what weight you shoot....shot placement/accuracy is the most important aspect.

RE: 60# or 70# ?
 

Thats me Germ, 29". This is my 1st 60#er and it really performs. In really cold weather in an awkward position with a stiff,cold body; it may come in handy.

RE: 60# or 70# ?
 

I agree with your thoughts 100% hardcore. My next bow is going to be a 60 lber. It's just so much nicer to shoot for longer periods of time around 60 lbs compared to 70 lbs for me.

RE: 60# or 70# ?
 

It makes no sense to use anything larger than a .243 either. But people still hunt with 30/06's and larger. To each their own.

RE: 60# or 70# ?
 

If I had no problems pulling a 70# bow at all angles, could minimize my movement, and hold it a long time, I would have gotten a 70#, but I can't, so I have the exact same bow - a 60# Tribute and love it.
I have it maxed out and sometimes wish I could crank it up a notch, but right now it doesn't wear out my shoulder and will be great to pull back in the stand.

I think there are plenty of guys who can and should shoot a #70, but I think it is pretty well known (especially with new archers like myself who almost got a 70), that people buy more than they should be pulling. Like Dave said, why not shoot a .243 at deer? I shoot a 270WSM even though I know it's more rifle than I need for deer. Overbowing is a problem, but the solution is not to say that 60# is better than #70, because I don't think it is.

According to my manual, it appears to be better to shoot a bow at max or close poundage. That makes sense, if you are going to shoot 61-62, go ahead and get a 60#, don't get a 70# and crank it down that much (at least not all season). It probably won't perform as well and you have a bigger chance of stripping screws, mismatched tension, etc.

RE: 60# or 70# ?
 

That's a good point Will. If you do not plan on shooting near or at max then buy the next weight down. Shooting at max weight is recommended by everyone I know.

RE: 60# or 70# ?
 

I'll second that. My 70lb bow will be staying at max.

RE: 60# or 70# ?
 

After calling in a nice buck and not being able to get the bow back at 70# because of being off balence for the shot 2 years agoI elected to buy a 60# bow and never looked back. Being an Allegence also helps:D.

RE: 60# or 70# ?
 

50,60,70 or 100 pounds it all comes down to 1 thing. Can you draw the bow back when it matters most. You just better be able to pull it back when the moment of truth comes. IfI can do that comfortably at 70 I'm going to do it. When I get older I'll reduce the weight or buy a bow with a lower draw weight.

Why not practice at a higher poundage and then hunt with the bow turned down a little? Even a few pounds makes a big difference. Even 60#'s can be hard for someone to draw back if that's the only way they shoot and have a tough draw angle. It's all about how well conditioned you are. there's people that have atough time drawing back 60#.

RE: 60# or 70# ?
 

Many of you are likely more knowledgeable than I about this,but I made the transition to 50 to 60 a few years ago and have never looked back.I have had injuries and physical therapy to both shoulders andit no longer made sense tobe at 60 to 70.
Anarchery instructor once told me that if the expression on your face changes when you draw your bow you are drawing to much weight,he also suggested sitting on the ground and attempting to draw your bow to see if you are over bowed.
I understand matching your physical ability to your hunting conditions and everybody should do whats right for themselves.There are a lot of accomplished hunters who kill all kinds of big game at draw weights in the 50's. I had a completepass through on a black bear a couple of years ago at 56 pounds.The bear was 225 pounds,not a monster but a better than average bear for the catskill mountains here in NYS.I was also using mechanical heads.
I don't think KE is an issue.