Bow poundage
11-04-2002, 10:33 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Bosque Farms NM USA
Posts: 375
Bow poundage
What poundage does every one shoot? I have a Martin Hunter 60# ...I`m over bowed to start out .Need info on what poundage to take elk with hopefully for next yr.w/ what arrow como and rest ? off the shelf or a rubber rest?Thanks & good day ....star >>>>>----->
11-04-2002, 01:12 PM
#2
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: California
Posts: 600
RE: Bow poundage
First, if you're overbowed, yet you still want a bow that'll harvest Elk cleanly, try something from 50-55# at your draw, shoot a heavy arrow and get close.
My bows range from 40# to 54#.
Make em sharp and shoot em straight, or leave em home.
My bows range from 40# to 54#.
Make em sharp and shoot em straight, or leave em home.
11-04-2002, 06:05 PM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: egypt
Posts: 1,994
RE: Bow poundage
60-72lbs depending on the bow I am shooting but my main bows are are 60 and 64lbs at 28"es. Eventually I'll be at 70, but figure it may take a few months/years before I really feel I can make the jump comfortably!
11-04-2002, 07:57 PM
#6
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Mississippi USA
Posts: 15,296
RE: Bow poundage
My primary bows draw 61# and 66# at my draw length (30.5"
. I did have a little recurve that was only a little over 40# that was the best flu-flu bow I ever shot (hate I got rid of it), and I still own one that I pull well over 100# on (98@28, stacks like the devil after 28".
If 50# is what you are comfortable and accurate with, go with that. An arrow through both lungs with 50# is much better than a miss or wound with 100#. Just know your limitations, and stick with them. Good luck!
Chad
Long Bows Rule!
. I did have a little recurve that was only a little over 40# that was the best flu-flu bow I ever shot (hate I got rid of it), and I still own one that I pull well over 100# on (98@28, stacks like the devil after 28".If 50# is what you are comfortable and accurate with, go with that. An arrow through both lungs with 50# is much better than a miss or wound with 100#. Just know your limitations, and stick with them. Good luck!
Chad
Long Bows Rule!
