Post by: sirfunkeybut on July 27, 2011, 01:34:23 AM
Post by: PA BEN on July 27, 2011, 05:45:45 AM
Post by: Button Nubbs on July 27, 2011, 05:49:07 AM
Post by: Recurve-Elk on July 27, 2011, 09:26:52 AM
Your cables need to be twisted a little.
+1, but that said, you don't need that extra 3lns. I hunt with a 55lb recurve. My compound is 65
Post by: BULLBLASTER on July 27, 2011, 09:43:51 AM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on July 27, 2011, 09:45:22 AM
Post by: jackelope on July 27, 2011, 09:49:23 AM
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Post by: Miles on July 27, 2011, 09:51:12 AM
What really is the difference between 67# and 70#?
(nothing)
70 - 67 = 3
That is a difference of 3 lbs.
(something)
:chuckle:
Post by: Button Nubbs on July 27, 2011, 09:54:06 AM
Post by: bloodhound on July 27, 2011, 10:45:35 AM
as for your string issue, its due to string stretch, if you havent had it replaced in past 2-3 years i would take it to a shop and have it replaced. if you have the extra bucks i would buy a upgraded string. they are much nicer and wont stretch out as fast or that much since they are pre stretched.
the difference in and my opinion between 67 and 70 is a 400 spine arrow or a 340 spine arrow.
Post by: jackelope on July 27, 2011, 10:54:33 AM
What really is the difference between 67# and 70#?
(nothing)
70 - 67 = 3
That is a difference of 3 lbs.
(something)
:chuckle:
Leave it to you to point out my mistake.
Post by: Recurve-Elk on July 27, 2011, 11:14:11 AM
What really is the difference between 67# and 70#?
(nothing)
70 - 67 = 3
That is a difference of 3 lbs.
(something)
:chuckle:
Leave it to you to point out my mistake.
You may want to consider taking a very basic math course. Just saying.
Haha just messing with ya, I agree with you. 3 lbs isn't much to fret about in the slightest.
Post by: sirfunkeybut on July 27, 2011, 11:59:33 AM
Post by: Recurve-Elk on July 27, 2011, 12:35:23 PM
Post by: Kain on July 27, 2011, 12:41:41 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on July 27, 2011, 12:59:27 PM
Post by: bloodhound on July 27, 2011, 02:48:46 PM
Post by: sirfunkeybut on July 27, 2011, 03:09:46 PM
cams make a huge difference in how it feels when you pull it back. if you have gnarly cams on one bow and a mathews solo cam bow the mathews is gonna draw back much smoother being a medium solo cam, compared to say a pse duel cam bow. i dont know much about the martin bows but i would say it has nothing to do with the limbs and everything to do with the cams.
Post by: PA BEN on July 27, 2011, 04:13:31 PM
Post by: BowBender87 on July 27, 2011, 04:59:01 PM
Post by: bloodhound on July 27, 2011, 05:07:47 PM
Post by: Recurve-Elk on July 27, 2011, 05:47:01 PM
i want to know if i hit bone its gonna drive through. there is always lucky shots and she was fortunate to not hit any ribs allowing the arrow to go clean through.
A sixty-seven pound compound shouldn't have a problem breaking through a rib.
Post by: bloodhound on July 27, 2011, 07:22:49 PM
Post by: Recurve-Elk on July 27, 2011, 07:54:41 PM
a 70 pound bow "hopefully" wont have any trouble breaking through 2 ribs. i would rather have 4 wheel drive and never use it then have 2 wheel and need 4 cuz im stuck. if you can pull it no prob then why not.
With a good shot all you need is the arrow to break one rib and slide through vitals... :dunno: I see what your saying though, why not add a few more lbs and worry less. But really though a 67lb bow should't pose any issues. I had a pass through on a buck with my bow set at around 64lbs. Broke one rib and slid right through with enough energy to bury itself in the dirt behind. My bow shoots just as fast as my dads 70lb bow, and we use the same arrows. (: A properly tuned setup will bump kinetic energy often more than adding draw weight.
At any rate if you want that extra 3lbs its probably your string/cables. Get them all tuned up and you should be solid. Could also just be a manufacture error I suppose.
Post by: jechicdr on July 27, 2011, 07:57:43 PM
Post by: bloodhound on July 27, 2011, 08:14:14 PM
my old bow was at 64 also and i never had a problem going clean through deer either. i bought a new bow this year and just thought i would go big by bumping up to 70 and going with a heavier arrow for the added energy. not that i need it but like you said gives me a little more inner piece knowing that it might have a little more penetration and that may be the difference between a clean kill and a long track or wounded animal. i dont ever wanna wound an animal and i dont take risky shots but stuff happens you cant predict and every leg up i can get i want.
Post by: Miles on July 27, 2011, 10:09:08 PM
Post by: jackelope on July 27, 2011, 10:42:25 PM
I used to practice at 80 lbs and hunt with it set at 80 lbs. That way everything was the same. I wouldn't be switching around the poundage right before the hunt just to "feel like a beast". :chuckle:
You just rolled with 80# draw weight to feel like a full time beast year round? What kind of beast would you be if you cranked that thing up to 83# though?
:yike:
Post by: Miles on July 27, 2011, 10:58:23 PM
I used to practice at 80 lbs and hunt with it set at 80 lbs. That way everything was the same. I wouldn't be switching around the poundage right before the hunt just to "feel like a beast". :chuckle:
You just rolled with 80# draw weight to feel like a full time beast year round? What kind of beast would you be if you cranked that thing up to 83# though?
:yike:
That's right...full on beastmode. :chuckle:
Post by: Kain on July 28, 2011, 12:28:25 AM
:chuckle: High weight, low reps to build muscle. Low weight, high reps to tone muscle. Tune your bow and arrows for the draw weight you are going to hunt then crank it up or down to work on form or build muscle. Thats what I do and honestly I dont see much difference in groups going up or down five pounds anyways. But drawing smoothly and holding longer seems much easier. Probably just in my head. :chuckle: Drawing that bow first thing in the morning after a few days hard hunting and sleeping on the ground can seem like your pulling 90. :chuckle:I used to practice at 80 lbs and hunt with it set at 80 lbs. That way everything was the same. I wouldn't be switching around the poundage right before the hunt just to "feel like a beast". :chuckle:
You just rolled with 80# draw weight to feel like a full time beast year round? What kind of beast would you be if you cranked that thing up to 83# though?
:yike:
That's right...full on beastmode. :chuckle:
Post by: buckfvr on July 28, 2011, 09:57:33 AM