Post by: vandeman17 on January 17, 2012, 10:23:52 AM
Post by: Bean Counter on January 17, 2012, 10:26:42 AM
Post by: Bob33 on January 17, 2012, 10:29:15 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on January 17, 2012, 10:32:08 AM
If he can draw a 55 pound bow pretty easily, and the minimum weight is 40 pounds, what's the issue? :dunno:
I don't know if he can or not, I am just saying I think he COULD based on watching him try to draw mine at 65 and the longer draw length. I am just wondering if you think that would be sufficient for elk and deer hunting? I know that you change the weight and such on the arrows to adjust for the draw weight but do you think it would be lethal on an elk at 40 yards?
Post by: Bob33 on January 17, 2012, 10:34:16 AM
Post by: bobcat on January 17, 2012, 10:34:51 AM
But now with this new bow I had it set at 53 pounds and shot it quite a bit over the summer with no issues whatsoever. I didn't end up hunting with it this last season but plan on using it this year. It's especially nice now with 80% let off being legal, I'm only holding 11 pounds when at full draw.
I'm thinking I should be able to gradually work myself up to the full 60 pounds if I do it gradually, even if it takes a couple more years I don't care. I just don't want to mess up my shoulders bad enough to where I will need surgery to fix them.
Post by: vandeman17 on January 17, 2012, 10:39:22 AM
Have him get a 45-60 pound bow. I've got issues with both of my shoulders and that's what I just bought last year. A decade ago I had a 70 pound bow and could pull it back easily but started having shoulder pain that would last for 2 to 3 months at a time, so I gave up on archery hunting for a while.
But now with this new bow I had it set at 53 pounds and shot it quite a bit over the summer with no issues whatsoever. I didn't end up hunting with it this last season but plan on using it this year. It's especially nice now with 80% let off being legal, I'm only holding 11 pounds when at full draw.
I'm thinking I should be able to gradually work myself up to the full 60 pounds if I do it gradually, even if it takes a couple more years I don't care. I just don't want to mess up my shoulders bad enough to where I will need surgery to fix them.
What I want him to do is go to the Bass Pro Shop by his place down in Texas and see if he can try shooting a few 50-60 lb bows with the shorter draw length.
I have actually thought about selling my bow and picking up a 50-60 lb draw so that I can set it at 60 to have the full draw weight. I can draw mine pretty easily now but it would be nice to be able to have a nice, smooth easy draw for those times when you have to be really sneaky. :tup:
Post by: Fullabull on January 17, 2012, 11:38:25 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on January 17, 2012, 11:43:44 AM
Best thing is to visit a pro shot and have him shoot some bows set at different poundages. do not let him know how much he is pulling though before he tries it, he might surprise himself :)
I agree. He is probably stronger then he thinks he is... :chuckle:
Post by: Camp David on January 17, 2012, 12:07:08 PM
Post by: h20hunter on January 17, 2012, 12:13:12 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on January 17, 2012, 12:22:57 PM
Also...keep in mind that it is not how much he can pull......it's how much he can pull and shoot accurately. I pull 65-70 but am a big enough dude that I can practice at that much easily. However, I could kill animals (If i ever get a shot) just as well pulling 20 lbs. less.
My thoughts exactly. I am trying to convince him that if he could practice comfortably with a 50-55 lb that was fit and tuned to him that he could kill just as many elk as I could with my bow.
Post by: Fullabull on January 17, 2012, 12:37:59 PM
Good Luck
Post by: vandeman17 on January 17, 2012, 12:44:35 PM
Here is another thought, if you find he can pull comfortably in the 50's. You might purchase a 60lb bow and just dial it down to what he can draw. That way he can always go up if he becomes stronger at it. Getting a bow you can dial up or down a bit would be nice and would give you some flexibility... My dad is pulling 60lbs, he is 72 but I could tell this year he was having a little more difficulty with holding it for very long. We will probably dial in down a little for nex year.
Good Luck
I was thinking about starting him out in the low 50's until he got his form down and strength up and then seeing if he wanted to up the poundage a little bit. If he is shooting awesome groups and feels totally comfortable at the lower weights then I don't think I would change him though. If it aint broke, don't fix it. :)
Post by: Snapshot on January 17, 2012, 05:25:17 PM
Don't overlook the advice someone gave above about "the right arrow" because that is vital to being able to get the most out of a low-poundage arrow flingin' device.
Post by: hillbilli on January 18, 2012, 09:12:36 AM
Post by: sakoshooter on January 18, 2012, 02:58:29 PM
If he can draw a 55 pound bow pretty easily, and the minimum weight is 40 pounds, what's the issue? :dunno:Yeah, what?
Post by: vandeman17 on January 18, 2012, 03:13:29 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 20, 2012, 10:00:38 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on January 20, 2012, 10:05:26 AM
Look at all the animals ted nuggent has killed over the years with a bow he only shoots 50 pounds.
I agree. Just needed some reinforcement and maybe some written proof that he can read to use as my case for him to buy a bow. :chuckle:
Post by: vandeman17 on January 20, 2012, 01:01:59 PM
Post by: Fullabull on January 20, 2012, 03:48:57 PM
Post by: Hornseeker on January 20, 2012, 03:53:22 PM
DO pick the right broadhead though! If I was drawing that lower weight, Id use a 2 blade or at least something small... Stinger would probably be my choice, maybe even with the bleeders in.
Post by: buck man on January 20, 2012, 08:10:34 PM
A 40 pound compound gets the job done all over the nation every year... If he can pull anything over 40, he's golden... I know many women that have killed deer and elk with 40-45# setups... dont even Hesitate.Yeah 40# will kill about anything. Watched Teds wife shoot a zebra stallion with45# in Africa. All my daughters have killed mature whitetails with 40 # hoyt rintech. And that's an old school hoyt. Pic is my 14 year old with this years buck 5 1/2 year old. Big body buck with nothing ūp stairs. 40# will deffinatly get it done.
DO pick the right broadhead though! If I was drawing that lower weight, Id use a 2 blade or at least something small... Stinger would probably be my choice, maybe even with the bleeders in.
Post by: Snapshot on January 20, 2012, 09:09:33 PM
I just wanted to know if you guys thought that was sufficient to be a good all around bow for deer and elk hunting.
For deer hunting 40# is plenty. The best elk hunters I know say a minimum of 50# ought to be the goal.
Post by: RadSav on January 20, 2012, 09:29:32 PM
Dwight Schuh is one of the most accomplished bowhunters in the world. And his draw weight of choice (with his bum limb) is 55#. Hasn't seemed to be limited by it at all.
Post by: kckrawler on February 01, 2012, 07:31:21 AM
I wouldn't have been able to get back into archery if I hadn't found these...f#cking shoulders anyways :bash:
Post by: Mike450r on February 01, 2012, 07:45:07 AM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 01, 2012, 10:41:51 PM