Changing draw weight from 70lb to 60lbs

[rattler7696]

I currently shoot a Bowtexh Insanity CPX. I have had great success and love the bow. No problems shooting Rage Extreme 100 grain heads and get complete pass thru’s on Axis, whitetail and Hogs. I played base ball in high school and College. The old shoulder is starting to ache a bit after I practice. I am thinking about moving from 70lbs to 60lbs draw weight. I know I will have to resight my bow in if I make the change. Any thought on this? How much speed are we looking at loosing making the switch? Also how much will it effect my penetration? I can pull 70lbs straight back and hold it but I think it would be better on the shoulder to tune it down a bit. Any opinions or thoughts would be appreciated?


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[SCORPION KING]

Back the limbs out a couple turns on each limb bolt,until you get the desired smooth draw that you will be comfortable with.

[Smart]

I've been at 60lbs since 2007....no issues with killing Texas animals...... dropped it to 55 a couple of times when I had a shoulder flareup. No issues.

Used to be a "speed guy" and realized speed ain't all that except a number to brag about to your buddies. Basically weenie measuring. I'm currently slinging 280 FPS with a 420 grain arrow.....I don't even notice the speed drop from 308 when shooting my new bow and my deer, pigs and turkey don't care for the results.

[cgsrfr]

I'm still pretty new to bow hunting. My bow is set at 60lbs and at first it took some effort to pull it back but now I'm finding its getting a lot easier. I was debating at getting it set at 70lbs but from the comments above it shouldn't be necessary on 20-40yard shots on deer and hogs.

[lovemylegacy]

I went from 70 to 50 a few years back....havent regretted at all. Whatever you loose in speed, you will gain in stealth. Your rig will be plenty lethal

[7sdad]

I'm at 60lbs and have no trouble blowing through an Elk so you'll be fine.

[SaltwaterSlick]

I did the same thing for the same reasons... Other than adjusting my sight pin, I didn't change anything else. Shooting a wheelie bow out of a stand, I always know the exact yardage, and I've learned the trajectory of my bow very well. I typically do not shoot past 30 yards, but I can accurately hit a coke can out beyond 60 yards. Under 30 yards, you won't notice much difference in arra performance, but if you're shooting a light, fast set up now, it will drop off drastically beyond 30 yards. I shoot a heavy arra (600gr), and it is less drastic as it holds it momentum better down range a bit better than a 400-450 gr. arra would. I'm able to shoot SO MUCH MORE comfortably now!! I highly recommend it!!

[rattler7696]

Most of my shots are under 30 yards in South Texas. Only time I shoot over 40 yards
Is when I go after axis deer. I shoot a heavier arrow also. My whole setup is flying about 285fps. Sounds like it shouldn’t make that much difference.


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[Tjciranni]

I have been thinking about dropping mine to 60lbs myself for the same reason. I would have to get new arrow though that is whats stopping me from doing it.

[SaltwaterSlick]

I have been thinking about dropping mine to 60lbs myself for the same reason. I would have to get new arrow though that is whats stopping me from doing it.

Why would you need a new arra?

[talltexasshoote]

I dropped mine 7 years ago after having my shoulder redone. The only difference I noticed is that I was a much better shot because I could hold the bow much longer without shaking and wait for that perfect opportunity. I held for over 3 minutes on a whitetail year before last while he was slightly quartering to. He finally took the half step that opened up his arm pocket and I blew his heart out. He did not even make it out of the pen. No way I could be that steady holding 72 lbs like before. My shoulder is 100 percent now but the bow stayed at 58 lbs.

[Black-N-Red]

The last 2 bows I got were both Elite 60# bows. So much easier to shoot & hold.


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[laredoarcher]

I went from 70 lbs on my VXR down to 60 lb mods. Then I changed from an index to a thumb release, Carter Wise Choice. I found it to be a lot easier to draw. Wanted a little more zing so I went to the 65 lb mods and am very comfortable. That release made a difference or unless it’s a mental thing. Idk but I’m very comfortable at 65. 60 lbs is plenty though for sure. Safe hunting.

[DRT]

Two reconstructed shoulders dropped me from 83 to 70 to 60.
I still get passthrough kills on big pigs.

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[JB_Archery]

Do you know current speed your arrow is shooting right now? Also current arrow weight? What’s your draw length? I would see if you can be around the 62-64lb mark. 60-70 lb bows lose a lot of efficiency when dropped all the way down.