why is less always the answer to some guys?

[Terry Green]

Again.....I. believe most injuries come from incorrectly drawing the bow.  If you don't draw with bone one bone structure you are asking for problems regardless of the weight of the bow.

[Terry Green]

Originally posted by Terry Green:
 

Originally posted by Roughrider:
My philosophy exactly.  Good post.  I'm sure you'll get blasted for trying to "prove your manhood" or some other such nonsense.  
 

Nope....he wont get blasted here...not on TradGang.        [/b]

[wckid2]

The quote that all men are created equal wasnt aimed at physically. Why is it such an issue for people to worry what others are shooting. Dead is dead. I shoot 52 pounds and with a 30.5 in draw dont see the need to shoot heavier. Do i feel like less of a man for it? Nope! Ive taken alot of animals with 52lbs. I dont see the need to work up to a higher weight. I dont see the benefit of it. Some folks do and that is ok too.

[bluej]

My first traditional kill was with a Howard Hill redman, 70# @28. After this post I'm gonna try another bow close to this weight. Thanks bornagainbowhunter, this is some good stuff!

[GANDGOLF]

I'd like to say, I've read the threads. GREAT points on both sides. I'm only working on my 4th year, shooting a trad bow. I started with 53# blacktail, dropped down to a 49# G.W. Flanagan. I,m almost 61yo. 5'11-215.I'm going to Africa. some people say that the KE laws aren't enforced.. But WHAT if they are?? So.. I'm  shooting a 66# A&H ACS. 650grain arras. NOT pinpoint accuracy ..Yet, but it'll be danged close. When It's time. After being a member here for 3.5 years, I keep hearing."You owe it to the animals". I'm good w/ That! But, when I hear ,"My shoulder Hurts" I'd rather shoot a lower wt. bow than FIX my body???. C'mon? REALLY?? SO..JUST Exactly Which is it ?? Dylan Thomas Wrote "Don't go Gentle Into That Goodnight." Is that what I'm hearing?? I'd rather give in??

[Forrest Halley]

I started shooting the heavy bows because I didn't think I could do it. Some people had shared their doubts with me. So I decided to buy a 100# bow. It was a good decision and after four months of hard work I finally got it working. It shoots just as tight as the 50# when I do all the work I'm supposed to same as any bow.

DRIVE is important in archery. It's a physical sport and those who opt to put in the minimum effort will always recommend their route in order to affirm their lack of drive. That's my opinion and I don't mind those folks expressing theirs. In the end neither is the gospel.

[David Yukon]

Great thread, great posts, great people!! I shoot 55 to 70#, I have been shooting for 20+years on and off, never shot a wheel bow...

I'm 41 years old, 3 discs in my bad that are in rough shape, rotator cough(spl) injury to one of my shoulder, that come and go.... It doesn't seem to bother me wile shooting, so I keep shooting the same bows. That said,  I really like the 60 to 65# the best so I think I will try to stay in that range as long as I can!!

Like some one said earlier in this thread, heavy poundage, low poundage, is maybe a trend, like heavy points and "light" points... Do you need 300gr up front to kill a deer? Do you need it to kill a moose for that matter??

Again, great thread!!
cheers

[duncan idaho]

"DRIVE is important in archery. It's a physical sport and those who opt to put in the minimum effort will always recommend their route in order to affirm their lack of drive. That's my opinion and I don't mind those folks expressing theirs. In the end neither is the gospel."

Great quote: It all about what you want to achieve. "What is the the least I can use for this animal?",is a lot like saying I dont want to put the work in to change.

[Kevin Dill]

I'm most impressed by the man who knows his own body, his mind, and his abilities...and chooses his tackle to make the most of them. The right bow in the hands of the right man is a very deadly combo.

[Nathan Killen]

Originally posted by Bisch:
 

Originally posted by Mike Mecredy:
Who's Nathan?

Nathan is the OP.....bornagainbowhunter!

Bisch [/b]

I thought his name was John ? I was getting worried people were talking to me !  

[larry]

I'll tell you why bornagainbowhunter:

The glory of young men is their strength, but the splendor of old men is their grey hair.
Proverbs 20:29

 

[beaver#1]

For me. It seems I shoot better with bows 65# and up. I have many lighter bows and enjoy shooting them but I am no where near as accurate with them.

[Terry Green]

Good thread....but I think its run its course...