poundage to speed ratio

[TexaRican]

So, I'm pretty happy with the choice I made for my starter bow. PSE Blackhawk TD #45lbs.
The only thing is that it shoots flat only out to about 15 yards. After that it becomes a pretty arched trajectory. Being brand new to this and this being my first bow, I don't have anything to compare to. Does this sound normal?

Would increased draw weight in the same bow relate directly to increased FPS? I could easily handle more weight, probably a good bit more. I'd like something that is flat out to further yardage.

In any case, I'll hang on to the PSE for learning and easy practice. Just got rid of the flipper rest and am shooting off the shelf and loving it.

As I search ebay and other places it looks like entry level ($ wise anyway) production recurves don't go much beyond 55lbs. Is 60 or 70lbs really rare?

[doudle d]

bow

yes the higher poundage will get you a flatter arrow. you can also use a lighter arrow. depends on what you want to do with it. as far as poundage on traditional bows I will let someone else answer as I don't know that much about it.

[TexaRican]

Yes, stating what I want to do would probably help.

I intend to go hog hunting first. Deer by next season. Probably don't want to lighten my arrows - right?

[Buff]

pepperfool, I just noticed your avatar looks like a girl. Anyway ... If you are shooting say 10 grains per pound now you will not see much speed increase by going to a heavier
bow if you stick to that same 10 grains per pound. I shoot 550 grains from a 55# bow 650 grains from a 65# bow and 780 grains from a 74# bow. they all shoot the same arch. I like that. It gives me the ability to pick up any of them and shoot without alot of adjustment. I can pratice all week with a 55 and hunt that weekend with my 74

[widdler]

Buff thats pretty smart I never thought of that thanks.

[Night Wing]

Pepper,

What size arrow are you shooting, how long is it (back of point) and how much does the entire arrow weigh in grains?

[TexaRican]

pepperfool, I just noticed your avatar looks like a girl. Anyway ... If you are shooting say 10 grains per pound now you will not see much speed increase by going to a heavier
bow if you stick to that same 10 grains per pound. I shoot 550 grains from a 55# bow 650 grains from a 65# bow and 780 grains from a 74# bow. they all shoot the same arch. I like that. It gives me the ability to pick up any of them and shoot without alot of adjustment. I can pratice all week with a 55 and hunt that weekend with my 74

If they all shoot the same arc, why use a heavier poundage then?

I'm guessing the answer is that the heavier arrow gives more penetration?

[redneck82]

If they all shoot the same arc, why use a heavier poundage then?
I'm guessing the answer is that the heavier arrow gives more penetration?

Yes you will get more penetration. I am in Cypress area too (Hwy 290 @ Barker Cypress). Lets get together and shoot sometime.

[Feederwatcher]

If they all shoot the same arc, why use a heavier poundage then?

I'm guessing the answer is that the heavier arrow gives more penetration?

Kinetic energy is the trad hunters best friend ! Well that and a purty bow.......

FW

[Chunky]

If you up your poundage and not your arrow weight, it will get faster.

Speed is more of a compound thing, we are aware of it and faster is better...but that is down the list of priorities.

Trad is a short range sport, most of our kills are less than 20 yards anyway....we put the arch back in archery.

Heavier bows are not that rare or hard to find, Buff and I both shoot heavy bows....but most guys are shooting in the 50's, I would guess, and that is plenty to kill the stuff here in Texas.

[TexaRican]

Thanks guys.

Redneck, PM me anytime. I've got a decent place to shoot in my backyard.

NW,
I'll have to dig up the notes on my arrows. I don't remember all the details. Going to get out and shoot right now though. Sun is finally out!!!

[rubydog]

Accurate, quiet and slower wins over fast, noisy and hard to control. fwiw

[txmuleyman]

Redneck82 and pepperfool I am in hockley pm me sometime I am up for some shooting. We can shoot as far as you want out here.

[loco cacahuate]

A big part of why I love trad is seeing the arrow fly even the arc.

[Wudstix]

Mr. Dunn is correct. Quiet kills. Control and consistency are what it is all about. 9-10 grains per pound are good. Good sharp broadhead and a bow you can handle. Fast is nice, but if they're not there when the arrow gets there what good is that. Quiet is what kills.