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My bows are all in the 53-60# range at 28. I shoot 30" and my favorite is 57@28 and 62@30.
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quote:Originally posted by YORNOC: If you can go heavier, by all means do it. Never know iuf you'll hit bone etc.....
Agree!
Maybe I am just one of those unlucky souls that things just never go "as planned" but I prefer to plan for the best but be prepared for the worst. I like shooting heavier.
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I shoot a 52, 57 and 63 at my 29" draw. I also have a 85 that I can pull slowly and hold at anchor for 20 seconds or so. BUT I don't shoot it very well and I now rarely pull it back because I feel like I could injure my bow shoulder.
With that said, It becomes obvious to me towards the end of long sessions that the light bow is easiest to hold steady and scores will usually show.
I love sneaking up on the hogs with the 63 even though the light bows seem to do as well.
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All of my hunting bows range between 45 and 52# in draw. I don't need anything more then that to get the job done.
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46-49# at 29".......because I like it. I can shoot more poundage...a lot more, but I don't shoot it well. The heavier I go target panic raises it's ugly head so I keep it in that range. Plus you really don't need any more than that for the shots I would take!
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66# for me. It just seems to be the magic number for some reason. I think 4 out of the 6 bows I shoot end up being 66@31˝" either by luck, design or bit of stack!
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>>---TGMM, Family of the Bow---> Posts: 4795 | From: Tullahoma, TN | Registered: Apr 2006
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Momentum produced by your set up is more determinative than draw weight. I have bows that produce more energy/momentum than other bows I have that have 5# heavier draw. It seems we always talk about draw weight when it is energy/momentum that means penetration.
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Yep, cold weather IS a consideration! I only hunt whitetails and am waiting on a new Sasquatch @ 44#
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I shooot my 48-pounder bettter than my 69-pounder, but shoot both well. The lighter one is so easy to shoot that I may be developing bad habits. I have coughed at full draw and moved to cover my mouth with my drawing hand -- still at full draw -- without thinking! I think that 55-58# would be ideal for me, but it means buying another bow.
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66" Black Widow PLX 48# @ 31" 64" Black Widow PMA3 49# & 69# @ 31" Posts: 1058 | From: Illinois | Registered: Oct 2007
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