80 lb bow

[RadSav]

i shoot both my 2  heavy poundage bows with 2314 aluminum arrow shafts and they spline just fine have no problem grouping out to 80+ yards

2314's out of 103# Hoyt TurboTec/Spiral Cam   That's down right scary!  I guess they do spine out at a 20" length

28"   

You are a far more brave individual than myself!

I shoot 27.5" arrows and I won't shoot them above 70# out of a spiral cam bow.  And they spine match at 58# with proper FOC.  I do very much like the 2314 shaft though.  It is very versatile, but that's pushing it way to far for my comfort.  My hand hurts just thinking about it

[skinzner]

I used to have an 80# bowtech liberty i think it was a 2005. The liberty drew back way easier than my  pse xforce and bowtech 101st and both of those were 70 pound but were both 350 fps ibo. I dont think i would want any part of pulling one of these new speed bows at 80#. That liberty pulled back so smooth, it was really nice to shoot.

[RadSav]

huntindoc - Are you headed to Africa or Australia?  That would be cool!

[coachcw]

I've seen ekloholic s heavys and they run without fault ussing 100 grain points . I've had furys at 100lbs and protechs at 80+ pushing 2419xs75 eastons with hell fire 150's with zero problems in a 30 inch draw . id think fmj's would also be a good choice .

[huntindoc]

Tanzania.  Wasn't going to use bow, but I've hunted with the guide before for mulies in Alberta.  He recommended we go for it so will give it a try.  After looking over those ashby broad heads, I'm feeling a little better.  Amazing info and momentum data.  Shall see.  Gotta find the bow first.

[RadSav]

After looking over those ashby broad heads, I'm feeling a little better.  Amazing info and momentum data. 

The dentist does put on a good show. 

[sakoshooter]

Holy smokes you are strong.  80lbs is alot for a bow to weigh.  They make way lighter bows.  You might want to look around.  Mine only weighs 3.9lbs. 

I was thinking the same thing. Glad I don't have to pack his bow around.

[kentrek]

After looking over those ashby broad heads, I'm feeling a little better.  Amazing info and momentum data. 

The dentist does put on a good show. 

is it just a show ??

[Fullabull]

Last time I was out at the Nock point out in North Seattle, they had a 80# PSE either OMEN or EVO that someone ordered but didn't want when it came in. They were willing to give a good deal on it. Not sure if it is still there but you could call them. I have a 70# EVO and love it!!!

[dreamingbig]

I replaced the limbs on my hoytmaxxis with80 lb limbs.  It is a solid shooting bow!  If I were to buy a new hoytspyder I would probably get 70 lb limbs.  Both are plenty fast.

[throttlejocky20]

I really dont see the need. If you plan to hunt buffalo or big game in africa then it makes a little more sense. Here in Wa your arrow would need to to be almost 500 grains. I agree you will gain some KE but the question to ask, is it needed. Shot placement kills not bow all pumped up 

[dreamingbig]

For me, I was already shooting a 500 grn arrow at 70 lbs so I wanted to see how it would do at 80.  The results are awesome.  However I would still buy a new bow with 70lb limbs if I was in the market.

Agree, not needed but I had other options.  My back up bow has 70 lb limbs and this was a 3 yr old bow anyway.

[small Dog]

Everybody I know who shot those kinds of heavy bows by time they are 65 or older they have really bad shoulder problems. There are a couple that has lucked out and still shoot those kind of pounds all the way to there 80s.
I use to shoot all over the country years ago, but have really bad shoulders now. Mine was caused by the type of work that I did.  I shoot 60Lbs when I used to shoot ternaments. I also used the same weight when shooting 3Ds and hunting. The bows they make today at 60Lbs in a combound is more bow than that 80Lb recurve.  Archery is suppose to be fun and therapudic.  When I was younger I would come home from work and shoot the courses at Skoocum almost everyday if possible. It was so much fun,now I use a drawlock on my bow. My bow is a Mathews Drenalin, and still use 60LBs. When I was younger I use to shoot a bear takedown and a Martin takedown recurve, and all my bows were around 60Lbs. I started hunting with a bow when I was a teenager and now I am 64. Archery sure has changed over the years. What ever the poundage is you should be able to hold the bow up like you are ready to draw and be able to draw very slow and smooth to your ancher. If you can't draw that way then the bow is to heavy.  Control and form and the reast will fall into place.

[sakoshooter]

What ever the poundage is you should be able to hold the bow up like you are ready to draw and be able to draw very slow and smooth to your ancher. If you can't draw that way then the bow is to heavy.  Control and form and the reast will fall into place.

Perfectly stated Small Dog. I see way too many folks that perform some form of yoga or whatever just to pull their bow back or skying it badly so they can kill someone in the next neighborhood if it was to fire for some unknown reason.

[deerslyr]

I think my next bow will be an 80 lb elite answer. For the same reason people shoot 70lbs vs 60lbs. Theres literally "no need" to shoot any of the modern bows over 60 lbs. They all have enough killing power. But having that extra little bit is always nice to have give you a slight edge. As hunters were always looking for an edge. I would start out shooting it with the limbs back off a ways towards 73 or 74 pounds and work your way up. Just like working out. I started out with a 50 lb alpine micro and worked my way up to 70 lbs where im comfortably at now.