80 lb bow

[D-Rock425]

I really think its pointless to shoot 80#.  Look at uncle ted always shooting a 50# bow and that guy has killed more stuff than all of us combined on this thread.

[deerslyr]

I really think its pointless to shoot 80#.  Look at uncle ted always shooting a 50# bow and that guy has killed more stuff than all of us combined on this thread.

Same could be said for shooting 60 and 70 pound bows then right since uncle ted can kill stuff with a 50  Its all about gaining a slight edge, for the same reason you shoot a 70 over a 60 and buy a new bow every couple of years when your old one killed just fine. Different strokes for different folks.

[D-Rock425]

Yeah I guess but I don't think you're gaining an edge.  I bet everyone of us could shoot better at 60# than 80#.  There's good reasons target shooters don't shoot more than 60#. 

[throttlejocky20]

 

[deerslyr]

Its just like working out, you work your way up to it. I know I for one didnt start out of the gate shooting a 70lb draw weight and most people I know didnt either. They started out with the limbs backed all the way down to 60 and worked there way up until they could accurately shoot at 70 pounds with a form consistent every shot.

[romaknows]

I know of a guy who hunts with a 130 lb compound.......why? because he can I guess.

[bobcat]

I know of a guy who hunts with a 130 lb compound

     

[blackveltbowhunter]

      Thats flat impressive. Who built it? Gotta be tough to find arrows

[romaknows]

     Thats flat impressive. Who built it? Gotta be tough to find arrows

He built it........thats what he does for a living.

He also holds some kind of record for th most poundage pulled, and the fastest arrow at over 600 fps (with a super light and dangerous arrow).

[coachcw]

Yeah I guess but I don't think you're gaining an edge.  I bet everyone of us could shoot better at 60# than 80#.  There's good reasons target shooters don't shoot more than 60#. 

Actually I shoot beter at 80lbs but cant shoot there all day , I feel beter holding a lil more poundage at full draw . no doubt there's and advantage to speed tighter pin gaps but your equipment dosn't hold up as long all give and takes i guess . If you want a care free bow then a 60lb set up is for you.

[carpsniperg2]

Agreed it comes down to the shooter not the poundage of the bow. When I am in bow shape and shooting my 80+ bow I can shoot all day and have no worries. I also shoot my 83lb bow better then I shot my 73lb bow. It fits me perfect and I shoot it very well. I shoot bows from 45-80+ all year long. My higher draw weight bows I often shoot better

[huntindoc]

Love the opinions and discussion.  Anyone dogmatic?  I figured after the old bow broke again (now fixed), it was a good time to get a new one.  Since I'll be shooting 950 grain arrows and can pull 80+, why not?  I am not going to be resenting the few extra pounds of KE once there is a cape on the other end of the arrow.

 I was really pleased when my first two shots at 50 and then at 60 drilled the 8 ring.  Weird shooting those heavy arrows, but really pretty cool.  This Martin Bengal is an impressive machine.  Draws at 84.5 lbs.  Way smoother than my 8 yr old bow pulled at 70.  Different feel, but I have no doubt it will get the job done.  I'll be deer and elk hunting this fall with my cape buffalo broadheads and arrows....Should be interesting.  I suspect should be effective and all practice is good.  Hope to have several thousand shots done over the next year.

BTW, Martin treated me really well.  They built the bow, let me pick it up and take it to an archery shop and try it before I bought it.  Great service and a great product.

Also, recommendations on good field point targets?  All my other targets have been shot to bits.  I'm now shooting my sons 3-D bear but it is a challenge to pull the arrows out, and I've got one small chunk off my last 3-d Buck.  Shot that one in half, then shot the halves apart as well.  Usually practice all year with broadheads.

[carpsniperg2]

Only one really good target out there Rinehart all the way. 18-1 has a 1 year guarantee shoot it out in a year and they will give you a new one. Great for field points and broadheads. About 120.00 but money well spent and will last a long time.

[throttlejocky20]

Had a buddy get a free 18-1! Took shooting broadheads at it all year but they stood behind their statement.