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loganw 11-28-2007 08:04 PM

RE: Will a 60lb do the Job??
 
I am shooting a 60 lb. bow.I shoot a montec and my arrow passes through deer and sticks itself 12 inches in the ground. 60 lbs. is plenty. Don't get caught up in all the talk of K.E. and arrow speed. If you shoot a good broadhead and can put the arrow in the right spot, you will be fine. All Ted Nugent shoots is 50 lbs. and he gets a pass thru almost every time.

Conductor Tex 12-01-2007 03:48 PM

RE: Will a 60lb do the Job??
 
Hey Thanks again for the info.,I bought the 50-60lb.
David

bowjunkie2 12-08-2007 07:27 PM

RE: Will a 60lb do the Job??
 
Shooting only 57#s with a XX78 2117 an magnus buzzcut head for a total of 545 grs. I think you you have to take into account your total setup.....bow , arrow , broadhead and see how it performs together!

SevenMag 12-10-2007 11:56 AM

RE: Will a 60lb do the Job??
 

ORIGINAL: ArrowMike

I have never had a problem with penetration.
good for you!!!!!:D

Arthur P 12-10-2007 12:51 PM

RE: Will a 60lb do the Job??
 
20 years ago, I used an 80 pound bow. Now I've got a 60 pounder that is pretty similar in all respects to that old bow, except it's got more efficient wheels and has about 2" less brace height - 8" vs 10". This late model 60 pound bow shoots the same exact arrow the same exact speed as that old 80 pounder did. Back then, nobody ever asked if 80 pounds was enough to do the job.

MeanV2 12-10-2007 12:54 PM

RE: Will a 60lb do the Job??
 

ORIGINAL: Arthur P

20 years ago, I used an 80 pound bow. Now I've got a 60 pounder that is pretty similar in all respects to that old bow, except it's got more efficient wheels and has about 2" less brace height - 8" vs 10". This late model 60 pound bow shoots the same exact arrow the same exact speed as that old 80 pounder did. Back then, nobody ever asked if 80 pounds was enough to do the job.
Sounds like me[8D]We both must be Ol Farts;)

Dan

Arthur P 12-10-2007 12:56 PM

RE: Will a 60lb do the Job??
 
That's why I use a 60 pound bow now instead of an 80. Oldfartitis in my shoulders, ya know. [8D]

8pt~Bowhunter 12-10-2007 02:39 PM

RE: Will a 60lb do the Job??
 




ORIGINAL:
Will a 60lb do the Job??
YES!!!:D

Born 2 Bow Hunt 01-04-2008 06:19 AM

RE: Will a 60lb do the Job??
 
When I first started bow hunting and for several years I shot 78 lbs and the arrow would pass through both lungs on a whitetail deer.

Now I shoot 64 in warm weather and 60 in cold weather and the arrow still passes through both lungs, but it is a little easier to pull out of the ground.

My 60 lb. switchback will pull above 64 lbs.
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mystryak 01-04-2008 09:03 AM

RE: Will a 60lb do the Job??
 
same here shoot 62 pds. I can easily pull back 80pd limbs that my buddy has but i just find that i have alot better form right off the bat with an easier pulling bow.


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