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Post by hunter7x on Jul 11, 2006 10:51:19 GMT -5
You guys are a bunch of panzies!!!!! My bow has zero let-off and i still pull 180lbs!! ;D ;D 60ish, no need for more when that Muzzy FLASHES through the lungs ! LOL can anyone tell I'm a Muzzy fan ?!
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Post by huxbux on Jul 13, 2006 18:20:59 GMT -5
Used to have mine at 68, which I could handle in warm weather, but after being unable to draw on a deer in 30 degree temp, with cold muscles, I backed off to 62. Lesson learned.
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Post by cedararrow on Jul 25, 2006 9:49:56 GMT -5
I have a custom recurve thats 58# @ 28" so id say its really close to the 60-61 inches with my 29" draw. All you guys talking about your let off. Pull a bow without training wheels on it back and hold it for a little while. All you new traditional guys... WELCOME to the best time hunting youve ever had. Traditional is a blast. If you get an arrow that flies off compared to your group, there arent any adjustments, set screws to loosen, tighten, move, just means you did something wrong you arent concentrating. Shooting these bows is a blast, each practice session is a new day and a new challenge, and the sky is the limit. Remember concentrate but dont think, and youll hit em everytime... GOOD LUCK guys its good to see the change taking place. You new guys should go look at the thread about the compton bow shoot. I go to the one in Cloverdale every year. Its a blast and people dont worry about tens and twelves, its right behind the shoulder that counts. Have a blast guys.
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Post by kevin1 on Jul 28, 2006 12:54:35 GMT -5
How do you like your Kudu?? Sorry for the lengthy wait , I just now saw your question . I love the Kudu , it's my first bow , very forgiving and sweet shooting when I do my part . AT 15-20 yards it blows them right through a square bale with another 30 yards of carry over . The first foam deer I owned took some real abuse from it , had to replace the core twice the first year . It isn't unusual for it to sink a broadhead clear through to the other side and stick out about 6" after the first 20-30 rounds , so I mainly shoot field points . The only modifications I've made have been String leeches and cat whiskers on the string to deaden the string noise , 4 Limb Savers on the limbs , and a Sims modular stabilizer . I normally shoot a stick on rest after trying shelf shooting with disappointing results . I reccomend this bow , mine was $250 at Cabela's .
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Post by polypros on Sept 1, 2006 6:43:23 GMT -5
I shoot 70 but wish I shot about 50 lbs. Here's why. At 50lbs I would still have enough to kill a whitetail at 20-30 yards, and If I needed to hold the bow at full draw for quite some time while the animal gets into position. I think that's more important than killing the dirt on the opposite side of the animal. Having said all that, I still shoot 70lbs. Why you ask? I guess it's because I already own a 70lb bow and haven't had trouble shooting it in practice.
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Sept 1, 2006 7:11:30 GMT -5
You guys are a bunch of panzies!!!!! My bow has zero let-off and i still pull 180lbs!! ;D ;D Good one. ;D ;D
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Post by greenhunter on Sept 4, 2006 0:02:55 GMT -5
I build my muscles up with a 70# Browning and then switch to my primary bow, a Matthews FX at 60#. Both bows are great. I had to sell my 80# Jennings Carbon Extreme as it was too much of pain to draw back. The Jennings was so powerful that I could not find a target that would consistently stop the arrows.
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Post by eelriver on Sept 4, 2006 9:16:22 GMT -5
67 #
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Post by Sleazy E on Sept 4, 2006 11:15:37 GMT -5
Switchback XT 68# with 80% let off. I was practicing all summer with it maxed out at 74# but then I realized I wasn't fooling anyone I was shaking after 2 shots and my groups were horrible. So I set it back and hit center dot almost everytime all the way back to 40 yards (I only shoot deer up to 30 for fear of wounding an animal)
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Post by mullis56 on Sept 6, 2006 5:54:09 GMT -5
Switchback XT maxed out at 73 lbs, supposed to be 70 lbs.
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