What poundage...

[BlackTimber]

are you guys shooting? I shoot 65# year round except for hunting. I then bump it up to 70#.

 

[Nut]

55lbs for me on my Browning

Used to have 53 lbs on the Bow I gave to my oldest.

I basically am only hunt whitetail deer with it so that is plenty enough.

 

[trophy_killer]

Right now my bow is at 63 but once hunting season comes around I will have it up to around 66 or so.

 

[ELKCHSR]

I shoot mine at 65 lbs, it is moving my arrows at about 275, which is very good for a bow that is some 7 or 8 years old..

 

[mtmiller]

The last time I checked I was shooting right at 70#'s.

 

[willyqbc]

Howdy all, new to the site! I shoot 80lbs, I like the extra oomph for bears and moose!
Chris

 

[enufflite2shoot]

I was always told if you cant hold your bow perfectly still when you draw you are pulling to many pounds. I shoot with 58 lbs and havent lost anything yet elk included.

 

[schmalts]

68-72 depending on string and cable age

 

[JB Florida]

63# always

 

[MEATHEAD]

68#'s

 

[Handloader]

I shoot 70# year round. I think a bowhunter should shoot as much weight as he or she can shoot with ease. just my opinion

 

[buckfish]

Shoot the same weight year round. I can tell you from experience that changing your setup can drastically change your success rate in the field. I have managed to miss some nice deer in the past three years due to those last minute changes. I shoot the same setup in my backyard that I shoot in the woods...now all I need to learn is how to keep my heart rate the same year round ....just an opinion

 

[BlackTimber]

Buckfish, I can see how this would cause some problems.
Let me tell ya what I do. I shoot the same speed year round. Light arrows light poundage. Heavy arrows heavy poundage. This way my tradjectory stays the same. I think that is a big key, knowing the arc of your arrows.

Two months before hunting season I start putting one full turn in my bolts each week. By the time hunting season is around I can't tell the difference between the two draw weights.

Also, 70 pounds is fairly easy for me to handle. I don't over bow myself. I think a lot of people try too much weight.

Good luck this year!

 

[trophy_killer]

Buckfish, glad to see you finally made a post.

Be careful, it gets addicting.

 

[buckfish]

Thanks BlackTimber. I am still a rookie in every aspect of hunting. I have managed to blame my misses on three new bows in the past three seasons. I bought a new bow last year and plan to stick with it.

 

[buckfish]

TK...you are correct. There is some good stuff on here. I have looked all over and have gotten my best advise from you guys and gals.

 

[ELKCHSR]

Yes, and welcome buckfish !!!!
and pray tell, what is a buckfish???

 

[Bullhound]

Compound @ 72-74# all year.
longbow @ 59-60# all year.

I like to stick with the same weight and don't like the thought of changing for hunting.

 

[buckfish]

Elk...Im not sure what a Buckfish is. I like to hunt and fish so I put the two together. My other two hobbies would have made a terrible combo....Womenbeer?

 

[ELKCHSR]

Thanks..
Drunkwoman may have worked...

or beerdrinkingwoman!!!
Or maybe I shouldn't help...LMAO!!!