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Old 02-03-2003 | 05:13 PM
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While out shooting tonight, I noticed I had a slight problem pulling back in one motion. At the moment, I attribute it to not being used to pulling back something at that weight. It is currently 70#'s

Will this go away with more pratice? I don't want to have any problems when I have a shot at a deer.

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Old 02-03-2003 | 07:10 PM
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If you keep on shooting than you will get used to the pounds.
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Old 02-03-2003 | 07:20 PM
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MAYBE

The one thing I can guarantee. If you're pulling so much weight to the point it's hard, before you get used to it you'll develope bad habits, poor form and worse yet maybe develope problems with shoulders and elbows etc.
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Old 02-03-2003 | 09:00 PM
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&quot;MAYBE

The one thing I can guarantee. If you're pulling so much weight to the point it's hard, before you get used to it you'll develope bad habits, poor form and worse yet maybe develope problems with shoulders and elbows etc.&quot;


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Old 02-04-2003 | 06:08 AM
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Turk I started shooting at 65 pounds and just recently went to 70 and the only reason I went to 70 was because I bought a new bow. I agree with David, you would probably do your self a favor by backing the bow off until you are pulling it easily and then increasing the draw weight. You not only could develop bad habits pulling to much weight, but could hurt your shoulder long term.

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Old 02-04-2003 | 07:43 AM
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Thanks for the answers. I'll be in contact with a shop soon to get it lowered. There's just no sence in me screwing something up.

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Old 02-04-2003 | 07:50 AM
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If it aint comfortable, it ain't right!!
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Old 02-04-2003 | 09:24 AM
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Turk- Depending on your bow it is easy to lower your poundage. I know how it works on Mathews bows , but plenty of people on here could tell you how to do it on other bows types.
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Old 02-04-2003 | 11:26 AM
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You should turn your bow down and practice your form. Besides, turkey season is coming up and you want your bow poundage low so you can hold back on that old tom for awhile. Plus the arrow won't pass through as easy.
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Old 02-05-2003 | 06:47 AM
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TURK,
turn your your limb bolts out a couple full turns--that should make things easier.
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