Lighter poundage fro every day

dad · January 01, 2012, 01:18:00 PM

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.

TOEJAMMER · January 01, 2012, 01:22:00 PM

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.

Gentry · January 01, 2012, 02:18:00 PM

I also shoot 60 to 65# longbows hunting big and small game, stumping and 3Ds.

Ground Hunter · January 01, 2012, 03:10:00 PM

I shoot 65# - 70# every day - regardless of task. Forty- four sounds about right for rabbit and squirrels.

Smithhammer · January 01, 2012, 03:13:00 PM

#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.

McDave · January 01, 2012, 03:15:00 PM

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.

ronp · January 01, 2012, 03:31:00 PM

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!

WRV · January 01, 2012, 03:34:00 PM

Same weight as my hunting bows. Between 50-55lbs.

Pat B. · January 01, 2012, 03:34:00 PM

Sounds like a fun idea and one I've been considering also..

traditional beagle · January 01, 2012, 04:34:00 PM

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.

January 01, 2012, 04:41:00 PM

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

dnovo · January 01, 2012, 05:00:00 PM

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.

Red4arm · January 01, 2012, 05:16:00 PM

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.

Gray Buffalo · January 01, 2012, 05:30:00 PM

Why would you get another lighter bow. 44# is light

arrowwood · January 01, 2012, 05:43:00 PM

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.

Raging Water · January 01, 2012, 07:45:00 PM

QuoteOriginally 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

ksbowman · January 01, 2012, 08:36:00 PM

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#.

njloco · January 01, 2012, 08:46:00 PM

It's on the below list, the only one I don't shoot is the Tamerlane, It's the wife's.

Pointer · January 01, 2012, 09:36:00 PM

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..

dad · January 02, 2012, 12:11:00 AM

I have Arthritis in my hands and thought the lighter would allow me more shooting.