How much weight is too much weight?

[mission_shooter]

65

[gingib]

all depends on age, strength, age of bow

I have mine on 70 and its easy pulling standing or sitting

[Ron]

Mine is set at 63#, but that just happened to be the factory setting and I like it. It has passed through everything that I have ever shot.

[TexbowJ]

Can you draw it bundled up, sitting down, after 3 hrs. of being in the stand when its 20 degrees? If not its set to heavy for my taste!

Correct ! Big difference when sitting, cold and bundled, especially if you're over 55. If you don't believe it, draw your bow (after the hunt ) under these conditions.

[TxHunter06]

I shoot 65lbs. I can easily shoot 74lbs(maxed out) but don't see the point. I've never had any problems with pass throughs shooting 65lbs.

[txdukklr]

64 is what my bow and arrow likes. I've never been concerned about how it performs it kills and groups better then my skill

[meltingfeather]

Can you draw it bundled up, sitting down, after 3 hrs. of being in the stand when its 20 degrees? If not its set to heavy for my taste!

and hold it for a minute or two for the right opportunity?
60 lbs. here

[Pushbutton2]

Was 68 now 64

[Arrowthreat]

71 maxed out. People always argue with me that its not necessary but when I tell them that I can send a 420 grain arrow completely through a boar hog with an 1 3/8 grim reaper broad head attached to it they quiet down. However If I was just shooting Deer than I would not see the need in most cases.


As stated already, shoot whatever is comfortable for you.

[popup_menace]

I like 66# because I can draw and hold my bow longer and I can also extend my practice sessions. I'm of the belief that one should shoot whatever poundage they can easily draw, hold, and execute a perfect shot. I have yet to hear a compelling reason one would need anything heavier than 65# for anything in North America.

[flywise]

55 will kill nearly everything on the planet

[PSD Ryan]

When I first started bowhunting, I shot 70lbs. I can shoot all day at 70, and I've got a strong back. Over the years I've lowered it down to 60. I don't hunt anything bigger than whitetail and pigs, so I don't NEED the added poundage, and while I can shoot 70 all day long, 60 is just so much more comfortable and effortless.

[TEXAS 10PT]

68-71 depending on which of my bows I'm shooting

[Texas89]

70 pounds. I like it I draw 60 as good as 70 so why not. But I also shoot everyday. Whatever works for you

[burn'n feather]

70#'s I like to max my limbs out