overbowing

[Berube]

Have actually a 50@24

want to change bow but I hesitate between

55 and 60

from 50 to 60 is it too agressive.

Thanks for yr advise.

Richard

[jrchambers]

i dont understand your ?

[Frank V]

If I understand your question going from 50lb to 60lb in one jump? That can be a large step & unless you just dominate your 50lb bow could take a long time to master. Frank

[McDave]

Since you're hesitating, you might want to consider getting a take-down bow where you can add additional limbs later on.

I assume you feel very comfortable with your 50# bow.  Hopefully, what this means is that you can come to full draw and hold and then fire the arrow when you're ready, and not just because you can't hold it there any longer.  And do this a number of times in a row.

If you feel that comfortable, then you could probably get used to either a 55# or 60# bow.  The difference is that you will be able to shoot the 55# bow more times in a row, under control, than you will the 60# bow.

Keep in mind that if you're cold and miserable and sleepy and your muscles are cramped and this is your only chance in a five day hunt to shoot an arrow at a big elk, and you haven't shot any practice arrows, you don't want to be shooting a bow that you can barely control when you're warm and happy and shooting at targets.

[kawika b]

2# is noticeable for me,,, unless you're very comfortable with the 50#er I'd stay 5# or under.

[carphunter100]

I shoot a 54# Morrison TD all the time. I have a 61# set of limbs for it also. I don't have any trouble shooting the 61# limbs but when I first put them on, it takes me at least 2 weeks to get to the point were I can shoot as many arrows in an eve. of shooting in the yard. A 10# jump might Be to much all at once. I agree with McDave, you might want to try a T.D. and go up 5# and if you master it and want to go up again get heaver limbs. Just my 2 cents GOOD LUCK

[brettlandon]

If you can pull and hold the heavy new bow (six consecutive shots) and plan to keep the 50# bow, I don't see a problem with increasing your bow weight to 60#'s on the other bow.  You can begin your practice with the 60#'er and when you notice any fatigue or loss of form, switch down to the 50#'er for the rest of your practice time.  Over time you will "grow into" the heavier bow.  

If you cannot pull and hold the heavier bow, select a new bow that you can do this with.  50#'s is plenty of bow to hunt most north american game with.  So you may want to examine why increase poundage at all.  :confused:  

Good luck!

-Brett

[seif5034]

i don't think it's too big of a jump if you think you can handle it. when i was 14 (i'm 17 now) i switched from a 45# to a 65#

[jrchambers]

you could do it just fine im shure, id went from 49 to 67, of course it was noticable and more tireing but it worked out in a couple weeks, although i just went down to 58 and i like it more, no more finger pain and i can shoot forever,

[DanP]

My question is why do you why do you want to go up; is it for speed, or do think you need to to hunt better?

[Jerry Wald]

My son was shooting my Bob Lee recurve at 60#@28" and then I bought him an A&H ACS CX TD longbow and it's 62" 54#@28 and he figures it shoots as fast if not faster than the recurve.

He shoots Carbonwood 4000 with 8 grain weight tubes and 130 grain magnus heads and the total weight is 675 grains +- 3 grains...they shoot like darts and he can comfortably shoot it all day at all game too.

He really likes the reduced poundage and the increase performance. I have started to shoot it too and it's  quite a bow. I have a Shrew on order for myself so we will be able to compare notes later.

Jer Bear