Poundage?

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

Ok, so my first bow should be getting here this week.  What poundage would you recommend I get my bow set at?  I've heard "max it out" and also "I keep mine at 65, i can't tell the difference" whats your opinion?

[sirfunkeybut]

ive heard some types of bows should never be maxed out. My bow is cranked all the way and a half turn back out. 65 lbs is plenty to kill any big game animal around here, just make sure that (i think it called the tiller) length between the string and the top and bottom of the riser are the same when your done then you know that both limbs are backed out the same amount   
anyone feel free to correct me in anyway if im wrong

[pianoman9701]

How many arrows can you shoot at 65 without hurting yourself? How long can you hold at full draw and still be able to shoot accurately? I used to shoot 70 lbs. Bigger is better, right? That was when we couldn't have a let-off of more than 60% or whatever it was. I got a new bow two years ago and it's set at 60 with 85% let-off. I shoot more accurately and I can hold back at full draw for a long time and then shoot a bullseye. I don't know what your strength is, so I can't tell you what you should be shooting. But if you have a modern compound bow, there's no reason to struggle with weight. Use a comfortable poundage for you. Comfortable, not as much as you can stand.

[Button Nubbs]

I used to shoot 70 then I dropped down to 60 and I shoot way better. 60lbs had no prob blowing right through both sides of my bull and burying in the ground this year

[carpsniperg2]

Start out lower build you fundamentals and build your weight up

[BULLBLASTER]

I shoot 64 lbs. Kills em dead. I do use a lower letoff though. Less than 65% I am more accurate while holding more weigh.

[pianoman9701]

Again, it depends on the shooter. An old guy like me can't afford an injury and isn't able to be as aggressive with his workouts on his shoulders and arms. A young whipper snapper who's built and repairs easily is another story.