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Dan

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Im not sure calling NC deer small is putting them down, just stating the facts. Heck YOU have even said this numerous times in the past.
I think hes just trying to say that your 80+ ft/lbs of KE is more than enough for nearly any animal on the planet.And on the exact same bow, the 60 lb limbs are generally quieter than the 70 lb limbs.

When you get your limbs in, be sure to test this theory, as you will have both limbs for the exact same bow. Im honestly curious as to whether this is truely fact or just a myth. From my experiences, agreed that they are limited compared to most on here, 60 lb limbs are quieter, but not enough for it to make a difference hunting IMO.

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Basically what Jeff has said, IF you are going to shoot this bow in excess of 100 -200 times a week for 3-d/target archery, get the lighter limbs so you do not kill yourself, wheras if you are hunting and shoot it 10 to 20 times a week stick with the heavier limbs ( it will help you build msucle anyway) I think i interpreted this right[8D]
Brent

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I just did this. Took 70 limbs off of my bow and put on 60 limbs. Shot them both maxed out, at about 65/55 and at about 60. I did not notice any difference in sound. It was just as quiet every time. With a noise supressor it was even quieter. On this particular bow I did not even notice a difference in noise from max to minimum on either limbs.

If you are shooting lower poundage for the quietness then I would think you would shoot 500gr+ arrows for the quietness too and a more efficient energy transfer(reason for the quietness)plus a high FOC for the penetration, especially at lower DW's.

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thanks, thats whatI was curious about. I guess my arguement is a moot point anyway....I shoot 70 lb limbs, has a string supressor, and my arrows are just under 500, i think 478ish. Plenty quiet for my woods.

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Not putting down; but a 60# bow is still 15 lbs over the recommended kinetic energy to kill an Alaskan Brown bear. NC deer and all southern deer are small bodied. Just stating facts. Why 70#? Light pound bows are quieter. I live in a a household with two lighter poundage shooters than myself and I also know that my 60# bow is quieter than my 70# bow. Facts.

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I like over kill. ;)

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Dead is dead is dead is dead. I like quiet.

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Dude, because we like it, and we can. You like 60# and that's great. Knock yourself out. I have been bowhunting for a very long time and love to try out gear and I will tell you that drawing and holding my bow with 70# limbs set at 67# was much more comfortable than shooting a bow that would produce the same KE as my bow at 10 lbs. less. Oh, and my bow is quieter too. Even with my draw weight that high I still don't blow through every puny PA or NJ whitetail that I shoot, so I'm not changing a thing.

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I like easy on my Body. I used to hunt with 90#, then 80#, then 70#, Like Don says 60# is just easier on the body. I shot a 90# bow last year at the range with some young guys just to proveto myself I could still do it. Makes me realize how much needless wear and tear I put on my joints all those years.You shoot bows for 40 years and chances are your joints will wish you hadn't used so much overkill. I know I wish I had switched to 60# years before I finally did. A lot ofBowhunters are beginning to see the light.

Dan

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Dan, I understand the easier on your body thing, but you have to be talking apples to apples. Would shooting my bow 10 lbs. less than what it is now be easier, yes. Would it be as effective, not in all cases. To get the same performance at less weight you have to gain that speed from somewhere. That usually comes in the draw cycle. I prefer to have a less agressive draw cycle with a forgiving brace and valley at a higher weight than a more aggressive draw cycle with a shorter valley or shorter brace at a lower weight. That doesn't make it right or wrong, just my preference.

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Dude, You need to work on shot placement. Maybe if you weren't overbowed you could hit what you were aiming for. If your arrow isn't blowing totally through the deer and sticking in the dirt 3" than you better step up to a 90# bow as you are a lousy shot.

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Kinda an a hole statement right there.

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My bow is quiet, never had a problem with a deer ducking etc because of bow noise.

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x2. Who cares what others shoot?

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Why is his arrow not getting a passthru; Good shot placement then? I have never been a sugar coater.

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Why don't somebody just come out and say it......???

Don....you're a woman:D

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You tell me you seem to know it all about the guy.

Once again I'll say lifes too short this BS cya.

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And you are a pole smoker.

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Actually Jeff, One of our favorite shows is 2 1/2 men and you remind us of Charlies' brother to a t. All this from a guy that sold his harley after a short ownership as it scared him to ride it.

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Holy crap, Don....I was trying to break the mood.

By all means though.....keep digging your own hole:eek:

(and don't make fun of me because I can read)[8D]

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Holy type A personalities Batman.:D

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Me too.

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Say it ain't so? Who did this. Who was she?

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Quote:

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Imagine all the people
Living life in peace...

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one

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;)

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You do have balls HCH my wife would kill me if I posted pictures of her like that on a Myspace page.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DmYLrxR0Y8

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Yep, I wouldn't even hear the shot.

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BC I sold my harley........after I owned a couple of 'em. I had 6600 miles on the forst one and almost 10K on the second. I rode my bikes.....never laid one down.....never dropped it.

I was at a freind's electrical shop one day.....and I looked over at this bike. I looked over at him and said...."In the moment I looked over at your nike and looked back, Sammy....I can recall 5 people that have died in the last 6 months.......people that were my friends".

Yep. I never rode it again. Never missed it. Was I scared? No.Just passed through a phase. Took me 5 seconds to get over it. Whether wnyone believes it or not.....I've never missed it. Not for a second.

But I digress........If you're shooting the 82nd.....might wanna look into the 60's;)

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For Real!!:D

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Good God gals, take a breather and go check out the eclipse. It's pretty cool and I don't think any of us could hit it with a bow, 40#, 50#, 60#, 70#, 80#, etc. ;).