Not Happy .......

[MagicBlade]

Today was my first chance to shoot my bow this year.

I turned 70 and my shoulder just gave out .... couldn't even pull my bow back one time. I tried having the poundage turned down to 59#, but still couldn't pull it back.

I am so disappointed that I won't be able to bow hunt this year.

I may have to go to a crossbow next year. Very unhappy!

[Txhuntr2]

No shame in a crossbow! Get one and bowhunt this year.

[cgny27]

No shame in a crossbow! Get one and bowhunt this year.

X2

[Hoggslayer]

Get you a bow that you can turn way down then work your way back up, or get some exercise bands. You'd be surprised how fast you can build it back up.

[asttbe]

I am waiting for that day every time I pull back. The ortho doc told me 10 years or so ago to quit bowhunting because of the arthritis in my shoulders. I hunted with a crossbow for two years and decided I would go back to a regular bow as long as I can. So I feel like I'm on borrowed time as it is. Once I get there it will be back to a crossbow. Good luck

[AntlerCollector]

https://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?p=14422838#post14422838

Here's your solution ^^^^^^^

[clay4626]

Hey I am in the same shape I an 73 I still can draw 52-54 with a haylon 6
but can only shoot about three times and then done for a while. The longer axel
bows are easer to pull back May try one 40 to 50 they usually go up about 3 to 4 lbs over 50 at 20 yards kill most any deer. I had to get a cross bow I think anybody 70 or older gets a free pass from the younger crowd

[Cunado]

Sorry to hear, as mentioned above weights and lower poundage. hope it works out for ya.

[cgny27]

https://discussions.texasbowhunter.c...8#post14422838





Here's your solution ^^^^^^^

I was just about to pimp your ad to him...ha.

[slicktricker]

Yeah getcha one of them crossbows or a lighter poundage bows and get back in there. Welcome to the GOF club! Good luck on rehab.

[AntlerCollector]

I was just about to pimp your ad to him...ha.

Thanks.


I shoot a 70 lb bow, but I know I won't be able to forever. Crossbows are a great way to stay involved in Archery.

[dustoffer]

I am 73 and haven't had my regular 6-month shoulder shot in 18 months and am going fine so far. Don't even want to think about not being able to pull the bow.

One thing---don't put the bow up after the season---keep on shooting, even if it is only 10 arrows per session 3 times per week.

[White Falcon]

Get a low poundage Trad, bow to use in off months to stay in shape. You might just like Trad better.

[DirtyDave]

What poundage CAN you draw?
People kill deer all the time with ~45lb bows

[7sdad]

I've had 4 shoulder surgeries and both collar bones are dislocated. I've been hunting at 62 lbs but as I'm getting older I've thought about dropping down to a 50 lb bow. There was a great deal on a Hoyt Carbon 40-50 in the classifieds for sale, please go buy it so I don't.