Limb question

[txriddle17]

I have a Hoyt Rampage xt with 50-60 pound limbs. I maxed out my bow and it pulled at 65 pounds. Is it bad for the limbs to have the draw weight set higher than the limbs are made for?

[wlfhound27]

Always back it off the riser. I at least do. about 8th of an inch or so. Just dont crank it all tight on there. Thats just my 2 cents. Good luck

[Raypo]

No, but you are not in the sweet spot, I always back off 1.5 turns. People are pulling over 100lbs on 50# limbs... your fine as far as wieght just not in the sweet spot

[rossivey]

Most bows overpeak there said weight.

[Struttin'Jake]

So it's not good to shoot a bow maxed out?

[MojoTexas]

Following. I have mine maxed out, but I haven't measured the actual draw weight.

[rossivey]

I've never heard of it being bad to shoot a maxed out bow. I have heard you get more energy out of a bow that is close to maxed out (58# on 60# limbs) rather than the same draw weight on a bow that isn't maxed out (58# on 65# limbs).

[Raypo]

So it's not good to shoot a bow maxed out?

It's fine and the limbs are rated to handle way more that the weight specs of the bow. Generally speaking a bow will shoot better backed off a littlle