"Old Guy" Question...??

[Bowwild]

When I was 14 (52 years ago) my Pearson Cougar was 45 pounds.

I've never owned a recurve with a draw weight (at my 26" draw length) greater than 46 pounds. That's what I still shoot at age 66.

[Captain*Kirk]

I dropped my weight from 55# to 45# when I hit 56. Shooting more than a couple dozen would do me in. Last straw was when I injured my shoulder and gave myself tennis elbow after a week of heavy practicing with 55#. I had to take 6 weeks off shooting and start up using a 35# glass bow to gradually get back in shooting shape. Since 'downsizing' I've had no issues, even after 'hundred-arrow' days.

[woodchucker]

Just an update....

The 10# weight drop, has seemed to do the trick!!!
I have the new 40# limbs on my Kodiak T/D. Tyler built me a new dozen 45-50# cedar arrows.
They look GREAT!!! 2 natural barred hens, and a "Grayling" green cock feather, to match the new Selway/Bear "Grayling" bow quiver. I tipped them all with old green Bear Razorheads. The whole setup just looks "old school" COOL!!!

Even through I have never practiced during Deer season in the past, I am this season!! (Just not right before going out to hunt! LOL) I've been shooting most every day, with no issues at all... I think I'm going to stick with this setup. Hell, I ain't gittin' any younger!!! Might as well get used to it!

Thanks Again!!!

[Captain*Kirk]

Glad that helped get you back at it. Nothing underpowered IMHO about a 40-45# bow for deer sized game with proper shot placement and sharp broadheads.