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Title: How much change in arrow flight by adjusting poundage
Post by: RightPlace-RightTime on July 30, 2010, 02:02:15 PM: I was at skookum today and have my bow set at 60lbs. I got all my pins sighted in. At the end 60lbs was feeling light.
If I adjust my poundage to 70lbs to max my bow out. Will I have much difference on my adjustments.
Title: Re: How much change in arrow flight by adjusting poundage
Post by: coachcw on July 30, 2010, 02:30:00 PM: yes maybe 6 inches depeneding on the arrow wieght.
Title: Re: How much change in arrow flight by adjusting poundage
Post by: Old Dog on July 30, 2010, 04:36:38 PM: It may also require a stiffer spined arrow. I would recommend a re-tune in any case. :twocents:
Title: Re: How much change in arrow flight by adjusting poundage
Post by: RightPlace-RightTime on July 30, 2010, 05:53:49 PM: Did not think it would change that much, wow. Im new to this, ;)
Title: Re: How much change in arrow flight by adjusting poundage
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 30, 2010, 06:09:44 PM: Quote from: Old Dog on July 30, 2010, 04:36:38 PM
It may also require a stiffer spined arrow. I would recommend a re-tune in any case. :twocents:

x2 if you started out with a 55-75 you will still be fine but if you started out with a lighter spine those arrows might be light for your bow at 70lbs most bows maxed out will be 2-3 lbs more then they say my x force maxes out at 83.5 when it says 80 etc. your bow will need to be sighted in again you will gain yardage with each pin because it will now be flater shooting a pin that was only good to 30 might be good to 35 40 depending on the bow and arrow in use. :twocents:
Title: Re: How much change in arrow flight by adjusting poundage
Post by: RightPlace-RightTime on July 30, 2010, 10:04:32 PM: Thanks guys for all the input.
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Post by: Old Dog on July 30, 2010, 10:11:32 PM: I see you are in Des Moines. Stop by the Wholesale Sports in Federal Way, and I'll check it out for you. I'm the Old Dog behind the counter. :chuckle: :IBCOOL:
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 30, 2010, 10:23:57 PM: Noprob! shoot strait. and good luck hunting.
Title: Re: How much change in arrow flight by adjusting poundage
Post by: RightPlace-RightTime on July 31, 2010, 10:33:35 AM: 60lbs is what my bow is. Should I keep it the same for now. What is the main advantage to put it at 70 and is it worth it.

Olddog. I had Dennis the first time. Then Ryan finished up with me the other day. You guys are great.
Title: Re: How much change in arrow flight by adjusting poundage
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 31, 2010, 10:53:26 AM: 3 advantages:
fatser arrow speed
more ke energy
flatter shooting bow
but that does not make up for anything if you can not draw the bow smooth and hold it for at least a few seconds shoot what is commfy for you to draw and hold. there are plenty of hunter shooting 50-60 lbs and killing elk and deer and etc just fine.
if you are going to change. you should do it sooner then later but i would move to like 65 lbs and see what you think if you are use to 60 lbs now.
Title: Re: How much change in arrow flight by adjusting poundage
Post by: Button Nubbs on July 31, 2010, 11:32:45 AM: I can hold my pins spot on all day at 66lbs, but bumping up to 7Olbs my pins start floating all over. Something to consider.
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Post by: Todd_ID on July 31, 2010, 08:49:00 PM: Yep, I can draw 70# all day on the range, but in the woods is another story. With cold muscles and akward angles 60# is plenty for me, even with an older bow. Plenty of guys put arrows through elk and moose with 60# bows for me to not need that extra bit of speed.
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Post by: Hornseeker on August 01, 2010, 10:15:34 AM: This is a good reminder for me... I started shooting my new Alphamax at about 62# and recently pumped it back up to 70... thinking I may as well...i could draw it easy enough... well... that bow and arrow combo are just fine at 62 or even less... so why make it any more difficult to draw when not needed... hmmm... I"ll back it off a bit...

Does anyone know how many full turns I can back the Alphamax off before the limbs pop off???
Title: Re: How much change in arrow flight by adjusting poundage
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 01, 2010, 11:34:31 AM: Hoyt says never go more than 1O turns.
Title: Re: How much change in arrow flight by adjusting poundage
Post by: Hornseeker on August 02, 2010, 03:37:32 PM: Are you serious... 10 full turns?? I think I went like 5 and went from 70# down to 62#... 10 turns would take it under 60 for sure...

Hmmmm...are you messing with me??? :chuckle:
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Post by: Button Nubbs on August 02, 2010, 05:19:09 PM: I know, crazy right?! I know you can get an 8Olb katera down to around 6Olbs
Title: Re: How much change in arrow flight by adjusting poundage
Post by: Hornseeker on August 03, 2010, 07:34:33 AM: So you are serious... 10 turns huh?

Tonight I'll turn it down 6 and see what the poundage is and see how I like the arrow flight... I am NOT worried about the extra speed or energy of the 70#... I just want to EASILY draw and have great arrow flight... for my 45 yard max shots... I dont need super speed or power.