what do you set your bow at?
10-04-2002, 06:39 AM
#11
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Arlington TX USA
Posts: 2,214
RE: what do you set your bow at?
31" Draw length, 72#, 65% letoff. I'm comfortable with that draw weight in any situation/position even sitting down. I wouldn't mind shooting less but it may help in the event of an iffy shot, like in the shoulder.
10-04-2002, 06:53 AM
#13
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Freehold NJ USA
Posts: 219
RE: what do you set your bow at?
Martin Jaguar Magnum set at 60# with 29"draw. I like to be able to hold at full draw for an extended period of time if necessary.
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10-04-2002, 07:10 AM
#14
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Fort Hood Texas USA
Posts: 529
RE: what do you set your bow at?
I have my Q2 set at 70, I find that it shoots flater at 70lbs. I had it at 58lbs and it was fine. I didn't crank it up for the speed or KE, I just like how it brought my 20, 30, and 40 yard pins closer together. Seems to me that if your 20, and 30 yard pins are closer together there is less room for error when deciding where to place the pin on those "in between shots".
Uncle ted shoots with his bow in the 40's, around 200 fps. I have watched him shoot plenty of pass throughs with this set up.
AH
Uncle ted shoots with his bow in the 40's, around 200 fps. I have watched him shoot plenty of pass throughs with this set up.
AH
10-04-2002, 07:31 AM
#15
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NC
Posts: 1,284
RE: what do you set your bow at?
Parker Stealth Hunter set at 66lbs 30" draw. I use to pull 80lbs but my shoulders just couldn't take it anymore. I think the only difference in the 80 and the 66 is how deep the shaft sticks in the dirt after a pass through on a deer. I'm sure there's more KE from the 80lbs but the 66lb is plenty of me and doesn't hurt my shoulders to pull it.
10-04-2002, 08:18 AM
#16
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Phoenixville, PA USA
Posts: 5,541
RE: what do you set your bow at?
I have been shooting 70#'s for several years, but only because I prefer a little more than 60 due to my short draw length (28"
and I like to have my limbs all the way down to maximize performance. I am waiting for my new bow to come in with 65# peak weight limbs which should be a perfect match for me.
and I like to have my limbs all the way down to maximize performance. I am waiting for my new bow to come in with 65# peak weight limbs which should be a perfect match for me.
10-04-2002, 07:20 PM
#20
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Mobile AL United States
Posts: 1
RE: what do you set your bow at?
I shoot a Mathews SQ2 set at 68lbs. 27 inch draw 70% let off. I am using the Trophy Taker drop away rest and 27 inch Gold Tip XT 5575. I like the way it shoots but am thinking about moving the lbs. down to about 60-62 so that I can hold it longer. It is important that you can hold it back and ensure that you get your pin on the animal without shaking so bad.