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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: dad on January 01, 2012, 01:18:00 PM
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Let me first state that I have a 44# Black Widow that I use for Big game hunting. I was wondering what everyone is using for Leagues and 3-D shoots. I'm thinking about 35#ish for the above shooting. Maybe a rabbit or squirrel. I should be able to shoot more that just 40 or so arrows with the heavier weight.
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I use the same bows and weights that I use hunting for 3D and practice which are between 60 and 65 in recurves and 60 and 67 in longbows.
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I also shoot 60 to 65# longbows hunting big and small game, stumping and 3Ds.
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I shoot 65# - 70# every day - regardless of task. Forty- four sounds about right for rabbit and squirrels.
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#55 year 'round for me.
Since I consider all target practice to be hunting practice, I like to shoot what I intend to hunt with.
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I shoot about 40# for target and 3D. I shoot about 55# for hunting. I find that I pick up a lot of points on the last few targets in an 84 arrow shoot, when most of the other guys are worn out. My morning practice is about 100 arrows with the 40# bow, which gives me about the same workout as shooting 20-30 arrows with the 55# bow.
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I was thinking about getting a mid 30's pound bow, too. Just for 3d, stumping and maybe small game hunting. Or maybe because I think I need another bow!
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Same weight as my hunting bows. Between 50-55lbs.
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Sounds like a fun idea and one I've been considering also..
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I shoot my hunting bow for both mainly because I don't keep score or compete with anyone else. Most of the guys that are serious about score shoot lighter poundage bows at 3-D in our area and they are the guys winning with score.
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Same weight for everything - 50# at my draw length.......but i am thinking of moving up a bit as I have been shooting "Hope" for the last month and she was 55# at my draw length and i was very comfortable with her.
Bisch
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My hunting bow is my 3D bow. I see no reason to change as I'm not shooting to be competitive except with myself always trying to better myself.
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I shoot the same 60# for everything. I did try a light weight bow for 3d, but ended up shooting low on all the long shots.
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Why would you get another lighter bow. 44# is light
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Why not? Lots of people have injured their shoulders shooting heavy bows.
Dad mentioned shooting in leagues, which could involve 45, 60, or even 112 shots in a field league. A heavy bow is a disadvantage indoors.
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Originally posted by Bisch: Same weight for everything - 50# at my draw length.......but i am thinking of moving up a bit as I have been shooting "Hope" for the last month and she was 55# at my draw length and i was very comfortable with her. Bisch
Bisch, DON'T DO IT, next thing you know you will be shooting my bows!
Matt
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I always shoot the same weight I hunt with for practice otherwise how would one know where the bow you're currently shooting hits at different yardages? The funny thing is as I've got older I've continued to move up in draw weight. I 61 now and in the last few years I've gone from 52# to 64#.
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It's on the below list, the only one I don't shoot is the Tamerlane, It's the wife's.
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I generally use the same bow for everything. All my bows are within a few lbs of each other...48-55 lbs at my draw..
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I have Arthritis in my hands and thought the lighter would allow me more shooting.
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I have arthritis in my right hand too..
Lighter bows are definitely more comfortable to shoot for me.
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I dont shoot heavy weight at all. The last 3yrs ive been shooting a 47lb longbow. I've killed 11 deer in that time in two states. Two of those deer dressed out at over 200 pounds. 44 pounds is plenty. I would say that if you can shoot the 44lbs for all of you shooting. If it is not fun shooting that weight all day then by all means go down rather than hurt yourself. It is more fun when your not hurting.
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As long as you can get the same GPP on arrows and the same trajectory it won't throw you off at all.
i jump back and forth from 45# to 57#'s with no issues at all.
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going down in draw weight for 3-D in the off season i think is good atleast for me, it straightens out my form,slows me down,helps me focus on my target,anchor,pull through,and release you know all the good stuff..
i'll be going down in draw weight this season for 3-D just 11lbs i want to get into target shooting so i picked up a 41# @ 28 66" bob lee target recurve,my hunting setup is a 53# bob lee bicentennial recurve 62"
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hey "DAD" what lenght bow is your widow?
if you were to go down in weight and shoot a longer bow say 64"or 66" something with no finger pinch at all that may help with the arthritis.
i was talking with a guy at denton last summer who had went down in weight and started shooting a longer bow cause of his arthritis
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I shoot 30, 40, 44, 45 and 55 lb. bows. Like them all for different things. I've used the 40# 1954 Bear Grizzly for pheasants and rabbits and the 45 lb. Griz for rabbits to deer. All are fun to shoot. Every piece of equipment is different. Enjoy!
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I shoot 4 to 5 days a week all year round. 40 to 44 lbs on my "pleasure" bows. 53 for hunting. I am 62 and have been doing this for years. Shoulders still in good shape.
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My bows are mainly in the 45 lb class, giving me a draw weight around 48 lbs. My biggest game is whitetail deer. I use the same bow just about every day in spring, summer and fall at my outside range and at least once or twice a week in the winter.
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I shoot 50# bows for hunting and 45# bows for 3-D. I use different weight arrows so they fly exactly the same. I find I will fatique if I shoot an all day thing with 2 or 3 rounds and the 45# bow keeps me in the game longer.
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I shoot around 45 pounds for everything!!
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My PCH is 60" in length and 44#@28 and my draw is 28.
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54 lbs for both. Wouldn't it be best to practice with same weight you intend to hunt with? That is, if you are practicing for hunting. Just my thoughts, but it seems that many, myself included, go into "target practice mode", when we should be practicing for hunting. In target practice mode, we tend to shoot multiple arrows at the same target, same distance, etc. with little rest between shots. Then retrieve arrows and do it again. Downside is fatigue, as well as loss of concentration. Practice for hunting would be to have at least 2-5 min between shots, so your muscles can recover. Also, maybe don't shoot a bunch of arrows. Seems to me that 15-20 arrows with a high level of concentration, ample variety in shots (distance, target itself, stance, etc.), and ample rest between shots (2-5 min minimum) is a better practice/simulation for hunting. I try to force myself to "slow down" by shooting one arrow, and retrieving it before shooting again. Seems to me that with practice designed for hunting, the need for a different bow weight for each pursuit should be unnecessary.
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I really enjoy shooting lighter weight bows (40# ish) in the off season; more fun, less stress; what's not to like? Around the end of August I'll get back to shooting a heavier setup; 45#-50# for hunting. Guess I'm lucky in it only takes me a few days to adjust from one bow to another.
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I think you should shoot one that is best for you, I'm one of those who started shooting 58#. And like others have said " shoulder injury " now I'm at the lower poundage for good, does it matter no, it just comes out to what's best for you, proficiency and accurate shooting equals confidence. And besides you can't tell the poundage of a bow by looking at it ! Just make sure it looks pretty and they won't ask any questions !
Carl
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I've never had a minute's trouble switching from a lighter bow to my hunting weight bows in the fall. I enjoy shooting lots of arrows and the lighter weights allow me to do that.
To me 3-D is good hunting practice. Shoot one arrow, walk to retrieve it, walk to next target. Our group tends to shoot two arrow at each target and then shoot the course a second time to I tend to fatique doing this routine with a hunting weight bow (just did it a few weeks ago). 5# less helps a lot.
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Do it Dad,
Dont let others influence what you feel is right for you.They aint doin the shootin for ya.I think you will be happy you did,based on the criteria you posted.
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Those stumps don't know what weight your shooting!
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Heck, I just killed about 8 dead stumps yesterday with mu 43# long bow LOL!
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I had a "fro" in the seventies and it would definetely be lighter everyday today! Like Kirk, I bounce between bows and try to keep the GPP similar so I don't have to re-track my shooting eye. I shoot a LOT more too, and it seems to make my shooting on the heavier bows easier and more enjoyable.
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I will probably have to after this league season. I shot about 50 arrows today and they are stiff. Kazoo is coming up and I will see what the Black Widows have. I called Rodger and he said their will be 35# ish bows their for me to try. I just love shooting Traditional so much.Did any of you gain any draw length?