3Rivers Archery



The Trad Gang Digital Market












Contribute to Trad Gang and Access the Classifieds!

Become a Trad Gang Sponsor!

Traditional Archery for Bowhunters






LEFT HAND BOWS CLASSIFIEDS TRAD GANG CLASSIFIEDS ACCESS RIGHT HAND BOWS CLASSIFIEDS


« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2 3 4   Go Down

Author Topic: How heavy bows?  (Read 734 times)

Offline barken-74

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 5
How heavy bows?
« on: October 17, 2011, 02:01:00 PM »
i think i`ve overbowed myself for years no shooting 70# bows then i bougt a 60# toelke and 60# tomahawk it was much better now i found a 53# RER on the classified coming tomorrow i think
it will be even better i think for my shooting
how heavy do you shoot?
Logged

Offline awbowman

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 3719
Re: How heavy bows?
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2011, 02:05:00 PM »
I shoot 48#s.  I want something around 52#s.
Logged
62" Super D, 47#s @ 25-1/2"
58" TS Mag, 53#s @ 26"
56" Bighorn, 46#s @ 26.5"

Offline Raging Water

  • TGMM Member
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • ***
  • Posts: 1292
Re: How heavy bows?
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2011, 02:06:00 PM »
Don't even get me started.    :banghead:  

Matt
Logged
Matt

TGMM - Family of the Bow
TG Contributor
All Around Good Guy

Statistically, 6 out of 7 Dwarves are not Happy… which Dwarf do you CHOOSE to be?

Two things that can never be taken back...Harsh Words and Time, Wasted

Offline LoweBow

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 672
Re: How heavy bows?
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2011, 02:09:00 PM »
I shoot 50# comfortably, but draw 29-1/2" sooooo.......let's say 55# ish on all my bows.
Logged
Backwater Bowfishing Pro Staff.
MossyOak Pro Staff.
They can have my bow when it's pried from my cold dead fingers.

Offline House

  • Contributing Member
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • ****
  • Posts: 841
Re: How heavy bows?
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2011, 02:12:00 PM »
Usually in the low 60# range for me.

Travis
Logged
"Dad I think maybe sometimes you think too much" after an errant shot stump shooting with Cameron, my 5 year old son.

TGMM Family of the Bow
MK, LLC Shareholder
Proud Member of the Twister Twelve

Offline Eugene Slagle

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 1049
Re: How heavy bows?
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2011, 02:13:00 PM »
I can shoot up to a 60# Recurve decently but my happy spot is between 47# - 52#.

I have now a 36# bow for just indoor & blind shooting.
Logged
Zona Custom Recurve: 60" 49# @ 27.5".
Sky Sky Hawk Recurve: 60" 47# @ 27.5".
Genesis 27:3 Now therefore, please take thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and hunt game for me.

Offline Raging Water

  • TGMM Member
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • ***
  • Posts: 1292
Re: How heavy bows?
« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2011, 02:16:00 PM »
Okay, I will chime in... 80# - 120#. Depends on the day. But, I am a nut case.

Draw what works for you. I do believe in using a heavy bow, for strength training/practice, and your usual bow for hunting and 3 D. Heavier weight will make your "go to bow", easy.


Matt
Logged
Matt

TGMM - Family of the Bow
TG Contributor
All Around Good Guy

Statistically, 6 out of 7 Dwarves are not Happy… which Dwarf do you CHOOSE to be?

Two things that can never be taken back...Harsh Words and Time, Wasted

Offline cbCrow

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 960
Re: How heavy bows?
« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2011, 02:28:00 PM »
I use a 38# Harrelson longbow. I only hunt deer sized critters and under and have no problems.
Logged

Offline straitera

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 3860
Re: How heavy bows?
« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2011, 02:34:00 PM »
Hills/style starting at 71#-90#@28". Shoot what suits.
Logged
Buddy Bell

Trad is 60% mental & about 40% mental.

Offline newell38

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 280
Re: How heavy bows?
« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2011, 03:12:00 PM »
I've shot 3d with bows up to 125lbs and they are fun. I still have some heavy bows but I get all my customs made 63@28 now. Its a lot easier to find wood shafts for a 63lb bow than my 100lb bow and I refuse to shoot anything but wood. Ill put my 63lb whippensticks and my 63lb peregrine against any 90lb bow.
Logged
"The worst thing I can be is the same as everybody else. I hate that.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger
Endless loop strings, heavy bows, and wood and only wood arrows...my kind of archery!

Offline WildmanSC

  • TGMM Member
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • ***
  • Posts: 1663
Re: How heavy bows?
« Reply #10 on: October 17, 2011, 03:44:00 PM »
I shoot 45-47#@28" bows.  My right shoulder won't tolerate any more than that.  It is more than adequate to kill any deer at which I take a shot.

Bill
Logged
TGMM Family of the Bow

-----------------------------------
Groves Flame Recurve 62", 45#@28"


Praise the Lord Jesus Christ, He is Worthy

Offline TOEJAMMER

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 730
Re: How heavy bows?
« Reply #11 on: October 17, 2011, 03:47:00 PM »
60 t0 65 but my general go to bow is a 61 lb. Widow.
Logged

Offline MikeW

  • Moderator
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • ***
  • Posts: 1176
Re: How heavy bows?
« Reply #12 on: October 17, 2011, 03:55:00 PM »
All my bows in the past have been in the low to mid 50's. Right now I have a 54# and one on order that will hopefully come in @ 60-62#. I've pulled 70#'s before and it's little too much for me and the low 50's feel a little weak now days.
Logged
Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils.

Offline Sirius Black

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 1404
Re: How heavy bows?
« Reply #13 on: October 17, 2011, 05:09:00 PM »
You will like that RER. I shoot a RER LX longbow, 46#@28(I draw just a little over 28"). They are made here in Wisconsin where I live.   :wavey:
Logged
Wisconsin Bowhunters Association - Life Member

Online frassettor

  • TG HALL OF FAME
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • *****
  • Posts: 4634
Re: How heavy bows?
« Reply #14 on: October 17, 2011, 05:25:00 PM »
I have 2 58#, And 1 61#. I am able yo shoot heavier, but for me, I see no reason to.
Logged
"Everything's fine,just fine". Dad

Offline Thebear_78

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 146
Re: How heavy bows?
« Reply #15 on: October 17, 2011, 05:29:00 PM »
52-60 pounds.   There isn nothing you can do with a bow that can't be done by bows in this weight range.   I've shot heavier but find its a lot easier on my elbows and shoulders to stay under 60 pounds
Logged

Offline Rob DiStefano

  • Administrator
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • ****
  • Posts: 12245
  • Contributing Member
    • Cavalier Pickups
Re: How heavy bows?
« Reply #16 on: October 17, 2011, 07:16:00 PM »
seriously, who really cares what is my stick bow holding weight?  

in what way would it matter to anyone?    

imho, all that matters is the poundage you can personally command, not endure.  

as long as your bow's holding weight meets the hunt venue and hunted game's legal criteria, that's all that matters ... no?  am i missing something here?    :dunno:
Logged
IAM ~ The only government I trust is my .45-70 ... and my 1911.

Offline Terry Lightle

  • TG HALL OF FAME
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • *****
  • Posts: 2778
Re: How heavy bows?
« Reply #17 on: October 17, 2011, 07:48:00 PM »
Shot 63 for years now shoot 49 and am loving it.
Logged
Compton Traditional Bowhunters Life Member

Offline Red Tailed Hawk

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 1347
Re: How heavy bows?
« Reply #18 on: October 17, 2011, 07:53:00 PM »
I stay around the 50# range, Shoot what feels good!
Logged
I'm drinking from a saucer 'cause my cup has overflowed

Online The Whittler

  • TG HALL OF FAME
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • *****
  • Posts: 2866
Re: How heavy bows?
« Reply #19 on: October 17, 2011, 09:00:00 PM »
I think most have shot bows in the 60s#, 70# back when we were young...er. Now that I am older I don't know about wiser I like shooting high 40s# to low 50s#.

I can shoot for long periods and it don't bother my joints and I do not get fatigued. Shoot what's comfortable and enjoy.
Logged
Pages: [1] 2 3 4   Go Up
« previous next »

Users currently browsing this topic:

0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.
 

Contact Us | Trad Gang.com © | User Agreement

Copyright 2003 thru 2024 ~ Trad Gang.com ©