What are the heavest bows being used??

[Willrett]

I talking draw weight. I am thinking of buying at least a 70# if not heavier. I know it will be pretty hard but it will be fun to try. Thanks in advance for any info.

[trapperDave]

IIRC voodoo's latest longbow is 100 or a little more

[Joseph]

Im shooting 64# but I know that is far from the heaviest.  I have several friends that shoot from 70-82#.

[Michael Arnette]

70 lbs isn't really that bad if you have time to practice and are in good shape. I shoot 70. Just a tip on the heavier weights; get a high end bow if you plan on going very heavy as low end equipment is much harder to handle at the higher draw weights. I reccomend schafer but many others are excellent. I have a Talltines bow that will be coming in the next few days that will take the place of my schafer.

[Grant Young]

I'm currently shooting 72# but at age 55 that is probably my limit from here on out. In my past experience, adjusting to more weight is a process and can be done by almost anyone barring injuries or other special considerations. Give yourself time and pay attention to your body; when it tells you to take a break, take it. There are several old acquaintences of mine who consider my stuff a little on the "light side" but its all in fun. I've found that heavier risers work better for me after 65# or so.  GY

[ron w]

I don't shoot heavy stuff, but if you choose to practice with your hunting clothes on, when your tired, when its raining with your raingear on and when its cold. If there any problem with any of those things when shooting, maybe you should back off on the weight. One of the reasons after many years I shoot 50#'s.....Hope you still have fun.

[acolobowhunter]

I have shot a 70# bow for 35 yrs.  Some of the old ones really stacked, the newer bows don't seem to have that problem.  
If I don't shoot for a while, I have to lift some 35=40 lb dumb bells a few days to get my shoulders back into shape.

[straitera]

You'll find as many pros as cons regarding heavier draws. Shoot whatever gives you confidence. My Hill bows are 71# & 82#. The 71# is smoother and 2" longer. If I can find a used 70" 77# Hill I'll take it to my grave.

[GingivitisKahn]

I saw a 100# DH Hunter on the bay a while back. Why anyone would want it, other than as a curiosity piece, escapes me though.

[Benny Nganabbarru]

I hunt with a 75# @ 28" Hill, and a 80# @ 28" Schafer, but draw about 29".

This is always a controversial topic, and for me personally, the most important thing is respecting another fellow even though he might be different to me or hold a different opinion to me. So, my rule is to not preach to the fine gentlemen who shoot and hunt brilliantly-well with bows lighter than mine, and in return I ask the same. Not that anybody's preaching on this thread, just sayin'. Okay, I suppose what I've just written is preaching!  

[Bowhunter4life]

60# - 70# on my hunting bows and that is at a 29" draw...

[Bonebuster]

Micheal Arnette said a mouth full.

My Predator weighs in at 73lbs at my draw length, but feels smoother to draw than many others I have tried at weights much less.

Even if you can handle heavier weights, sometimes your draw length begins to shorten as you compress your skeletal structure. I personally believe you are much better off with a bit more draw length than a bit of extra weight.

For me, much beyond seventy pounds, I find my draw length beginning to shrink.

Again, what Arnette said about high end, versus low end, is good advice...IMHO.  

[3blades]

Just got used to my Bears paw and it is between 75# and 80# for my
Draw at around 28" to 29"
Just been able to come to full draw the last week or so.

Nice feeling when I get a clean release with a full draw as it has some heat to it!    

[artifaker1]

I've seen some older Bear Kodiacs posted in the collectors forum around 120 lb to 123lb. Wade has them I believe.

[Justin Falon]

94# Hill
85# Hill
74# Hill

Would not shoot anything else!

justin falon

[robtattoo]

I used to regularly shoot 3D rounds with an 82# (at my draw) Pronghorn. However, I tend to stay around 60-65# for my hunting bows, simply because when I'm hot/cold, tired/sweaty, stiff & achey I know I can hit full draw with no problems whatsoever. I know I could hunt with far less weight, but staying above 55# gives me a lot of confidence. I know I can shoot a big broadhead through pretty much anything & having confidence in my gear's abilities (as well as knowing it's limitations) means a heckuva lot to me  

[marlon]

All my bows ate from 80# to170#. I shoot 150#.cheers Marlon

[marlon]

All my bows ate from 80# to170#. I shoot 150#.cheers Marlon

[frassettor]

Originally posted by marlon:
All my bows ate from 80# to170#. I shoot 150#.cheers Marlon

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[champ38]

Turkey Creek Double carbon, 71@30
ACS 1-Peice 67@30...I use these for 3-D, and Hunting everything from bumble bees to elk.