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Post by Woody Williams on Jul 6, 2006 8:22:08 GMT -5
What is the poundage on your hunting setup?
35 - 39
40 - 45
46 - 50
51 - 55
56 - 60
61- 65
66 - 70
71 - 75
76 - 80
81 - 85
86 and up
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Post by budfields on Jul 6, 2006 8:28:57 GMT -5
Well..
I used to have my Mathews set up to shoot 70-75 pounds but after having injured my right shoulder and having it re-constructed, I had to drop down to 55-60. That can STILL be a slight struggle on cool, damp mornings since I have arthritis in it now.
I have taken 14 deer since my surgery and they told me I was most likely DONE BOWHUNTING. If I had to drop down more poundage..I would do it just to enjoy a few more years of bowhunting.
I would rather hunt with a 40 lb. bow with RAZOR SHARP broadheads and place the arrow in the "VITALS," than to hunt with an 80 lb. bow with a dull broadhead.
LET'S GO HUNTING!!!
Bud Fields
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Jul 6, 2006 10:51:15 GMT -5
62 lbs. is about the max that my bad shoulder can handle. Time was when 72 lbs. was comfortable & smooth with 50% let-off.
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Post by indianagooseman on Jul 6, 2006 17:43:44 GMT -5
62
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Post by deerdude on Jul 6, 2006 19:39:47 GMT -5
56 lbs., i was hoping to get back up to 60 this year but the old shoulder and arm is just not going to do it!
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Post by buckeater on Jul 6, 2006 20:41:41 GMT -5
i have had three shoulder surgerys so i only shoot 60
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Post by hoosier on Jul 6, 2006 21:42:37 GMT -5
50 pounds. My buddy and I are "recurvin' it" for the first time this year. We are having a blast practicing with the traditional bows and believe it will put some new twists on our passion......bowhunting!
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Post by Decatur on Jul 7, 2006 6:20:47 GMT -5
Im shooting 68# atm. I can remember when I was youn and phony tough, I had a Pearson spoiler and shot 92# all summer long. When hunting season came, the first time I got cold in my stand, I couldn't budge the string. That night I turned it down to 82#. Now that I'm older and smarter (quiet Chico), I shoot a more reasonable weight. Plus, with the increased performance out of the newer bows, I'm probably getting the same level of performance at 68# as I did at 82#!
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Post by kevin1 on Jul 7, 2006 8:22:07 GMT -5
50 pounds. My buddy and I are "recurvin' it" for the first time this year. We are having a blast practicing with the traditional bows and believe it will put some new twists on our passion......bowhunting! Same here , 50# PSE Kudu , it's all I need .  |
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Post by Skid on Jul 7, 2006 18:37:55 GMT -5
decatur are you sure it is on 68 and not 58?  |
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Post by Decatur on Jul 7, 2006 19:19:42 GMT -5
Yes Skid, I know it's 68#. It's just you OLD memeory thinking of the bow I owned previous to my Caribou. Some peoples kids!!!
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Post by rmc on Jul 8, 2006 0:56:10 GMT -5
I had shoulder surgery too, 58 pounds@65%. Dr said 80% + letoff will eat your shoulder up in time.
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Post by jajwrigh on Jul 8, 2006 22:13:32 GMT -5
How do you like your Kudu??
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Post by jajwrigh on Jul 8, 2006 22:14:12 GMT -5
I like the 65lb range...
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Post by lugnutz on Jul 8, 2006 23:46:14 GMT -5
You guys are a bunch of panzies!!!!!
My bow has zero let-off and i still pull 180lbs!! ;D ;D
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Post by psychobubba on Jul 9, 2006 10:45:55 GMT -5
new string and cable mine is at 73# right now by hunting season it will be about 68# unless i get the switch back xt then i will drop to 60 #bow
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Post by danf on Jul 9, 2006 20:17:08 GMT -5
IIRC, I pull 64 pounds and hold 35 with the old Martin I use. I think I could up the poundage some but don't see the need.
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Post by RiverJim on Jul 10, 2006 3:12:47 GMT -5
62#
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Post by Bowhunter68 on Jul 10, 2006 7:43:53 GMT -5
75# 80% let off no problems with sholder yet same setup for the last 7 yrs
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Post by mbogo on Jul 10, 2006 7:59:31 GMT -5
Mine is set on 70 right now but I am thinking about dropping down to 65 before season starts.
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