No More 70 lb Bows for Me

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I got 65 lb limbs for my Hoyt. I've got it set at 59 lbs and shoots like a dream.

I don't believe I will ever own a 70 lb bow again. I get 67 lbs KE with my Spyder drawing 59 lbs, plenty for deer and much easier to shoot.

I'm glad I made the change and will likely get 60 lb limbs on my next bow. Love shooting the lighter weight.
 
Been shooting between 55-60lbs for the last 6 years.Havent shot a deer in the last year or this year yet.But the last 5 were complete pass throughs.Dont know the KE and dont really care.
 
I chose 65 lbs as a trade off. I can always max it out if I ever hunt with my cousin in Colorado for elk and I can always back it off to 55 lbs if I ever decide to shoot even lighter.

I have more use of the weight spectrum on 55-65 lb limbs vs 60-70 lbs. I shot 70 lbs for a couple years and won't ever go back. I could draw it back no problem but I stayed sore all the time.
 
I like my bigger limbs tried the smaller lbs limbs and never liked them as much for some reason. I don't ever get sore or anything but I definitely see where you are coming from.
 
Yea 70 lbs isnt needed. I can shoot it but I like my shoulders. I rather have 60 lbs for 60 years instead of 70 lbs for 20.
 
I have been shooting 70lbs forever, but with the advancement in technology during the last decade 60# has become the new 70#�a 60# bow will deliver the needed energy to take down anything 95% of the North American hunting population's hunting targets. With this elbow injury, which I strongly suspect is archery related, the next bow in my hands will be a 60#.
 
Mine is set at 63 lbs. It's all I need for around hear, plus it's one of the most quiet bows I've been around.
 
call me a wuss but 50 lbs here and love it!!!! deer don't seem to mind and yes I get pass thrus everytime with the old dreaded rage, omg can you believe it, guys with 70lb say they don't pass thru lol a little sharpening goes a long ways , thought I should add I don't shoot over thirty yards and always put it right behind shoulder about 2-3 inches, as long as im away from the shoulder I get pass thrus, deer ribs are awefull flimsy lol
 
knightrider said:
call me a wuss but 50 lbs here and love it!!!! deer don't seem to mind and yes I get pass thrus everytime with the old dreaded rage, omg can you believe it, guys with 70lb say they don't pass thru lol a little sharpening goes a long ways , thought I should add I don't shoot over thirty yards and always put it right behind shoulder about 2-3 inches, as long as im away from the shoulder I get pass thrus, deer ribs are awefull flimsy lol
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Have you ever tried Grim Reaper Razortips? They are a great head for lower KE set ups.
 
UTGrad said:
I got 65 lb limbs for my Hoyt. I've got it set at 59 lbs and shoots like a dream.

I don't believe I will ever own a 70 lb bow again. I get 67 lbs KE with my Spyder drawing 59 lbs, plenty for deer and much easier to shoot.

I'm glad I made the change and will likely get 60 lb limbs on my next bow. Love shooting the lighter weight.
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Is it the carbon spyder? I shot one if those while in camp in Ohio and if I weren't such a Bowtech guy.. I'd own one! Heck of a shooter!
 
60# feels great but I like more holding weight personally. On the bows I own right now, I need 70# to get the holding weight I like.
 

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