Hi all this is my first post need advice, saw a used outback bow for sale in my area that has a 50-60lb range problem is just getting back in to archery after some years these bows with the big cams I cant draw them back even harder with a d loop compared to my old proline with the round wheels drawing 60lb with no problem. so my question if the outback is rated for 50-60lb draw weight can I back off the bolts to get it in the 45lb range and how much can the bolts be backed off. can the limbs come off the riser by turning down too much woud like some advice on this Thanks

just bought the bow had no problem drawing it back and bow is set at 55lbs, I just had the trouble drawing the hoyt bows Thanks Jack

What you're refering to is the cam design or cam "aggression". Mathews are known for being a pretty easy draw, whereas the Hoyt "Cam & 1/2" bows are a "harder cam".

The cam aggression refers to how quickly it ramps up to it's peak weight. If you plot out the powerstroke weight curve (the draw weight associated with each inch of the entire draw length), a hard cam bow will ramp up very quickly (Bowtech Destroyer 350 for example), whereas softer cam bows (Mathews z7 for example) have a much more gradual ramp up.

In general, a harder cam bow will be more efficient and have a higher arrow speed (requiring a stiffer arrow), but the sacrifice is that they're much more difficult to draw (both set on 70lbs, drawing my Destroyer 350 feels TWICE as heavy as my z7, but it throws the same 35fps faster).

Moral of the story, as you experienced, you really just need to test shoot a bow to really see how the draw and powerstroke suits you. I'm glad the Outback suited you, and remember...

Have fun with your new bow.

Thanks for the information I'm shure i will enjoy the Mathews