bow poundage
#2
RE: bow poundage
ORIGINAL: mufan
I have my bow set on 70 but am considering lowering it to 65. I am curious what others have theirs set on. Is it a bad idea to lower it if I can help it?
I have my bow set on 70 but am considering lowering it to 65. I am curious what others have theirs set on. Is it a bad idea to lower it if I can help it?
Backing off should be fine, just make sure you you do each limb the same. And check the till when you are finished.
#6
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 9,175
RE: bow poundage
Go right ahead and back off to 65 pounds, play with the draw weight and find the best setting for your arrows and get the tiller set to fit you. If you've been shooting with the limb bolts tightened all the way down, you'll likely wind up feeling like you've bought a new bow.
#9
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Independence, MO
Posts: 23
RE: bow poundage
I shoot 55 pounds but I am trying to shoot whitetail deer I guess it kind of depends on what your shooting but letting it off about five pounds shouldn't affect anything. I heard that even shooting a deer with 50 pounds is fine. Best of luck!
#10
RE: bow poundage
ORIGINAL: Straightarrow
Ideally your draw weight should be set where it best matches your arrow's dynamic spine. You won't see much difference with field tips, but broadheads might be another story.
Ideally your draw weight should be set where it best matches your arrow's dynamic spine. You won't see much difference with field tips, but broadheads might be another story.