GMMAT---getting to a stand at 4AM--RESPECT!

I'm with ya man. Been in a similar situation myself...

Seriously though, you should consider doing the draw back test I outlined above. I've had more than one guy drop their draw weight after performing that little exercise, but I do put a lot of emphasis on my draw technique. Maybe too much if that is even possible, but my goal is to always do it as fluidly as possible without any extra movement. Same goes on a let down should that happen.

At 56 years old, I can still easily draw 70 lbs. - even from a cramped position - a couple of times. But the rotator cuff pain sets in pretty quick and, after about 4 or 5 shots, it ain't fun. At 61 lbs. I can go maybe 20shots. At 45 lbs, it's good for about 40 shots. This is with smooth drawing bows that have IBO ratings just over 300 fps. And after I've hit the point where the pain is making it not fun anymore, I have to lay off for at least three days to recover. A week is even better. I love bowhunting and would like to participate in 3D, but better judgement tells me that I'm going to have to limit the amount of arrows I fling if I want to continue this sport well into the golden years. And probably learn to live with moderate arrow speed.

I am surprised that no one has mentioned a thing called "Target Panic". It really doesn't matter if it is shooting too much draw weight oranoveraggressivecam, the end result can be the same.

When fatigue sets in your brain starts to tell your muscles that it is time to dump the string pronto. As you are struggling to float the pin and make sure the sight picture is correct before you release the battle between the "ears" turns into an all out war. This can start a whole chain reaction of negative habits that result intarget panic which can be carried over to the field.

If a guy can avoid this pitfall I think he is much better off. Been there done that....

Antler..I find that target panic in Archery is like a Shank in Golf...it never gets mentioned. Unless some is proclaiming "it never happens to me"

You are completely correct. The pain and/or fatigue sets off the target panic. That means it's time to quit.

I'll go for smoothness over speed every time. I tried the General and the 101st, and I'd get the General. A few less fps doesn't bother me It's still way faster than my PSE Mojave at 225fps.

Start taking HGH like Rambo--that is the only way he could draw his bow in the new Rambo movie, plus Sly says its the only way to go!

Damit Jeff, were getting old pal same age if i remember right??