What do you think....?

Ia Hawkeye · December 29, 2007, 01:14:00 PM

As I'm older now and have alot of arthritis, etc. I cannot pull much weight. I shoot 42# (at 26 1/2 ) and I know it's plenty. (small game and deer.)

We've all shot bows that said 45 # that felt like 55#, and visa versa.

What bows in your opinions, feel like 45# but shoot like 50# or more ? Smoooooothe drawing bows that feel like less weight then they are, but still have the performance of 50#.

Hope I made sense and got my thoughts across to you.

black velvet · December 29, 2007, 01:32:00 PM

I would go with something in the 60 to 62 inch range, I think a Schafer or Robertson Stykbow is what you are looking for.

dagwood64 · December 29, 2007, 01:34:00 PM

Check out the A&H ACS bows.
They say they shoot 10 percent more than what the poundage is. (45# shoots comparable to 49.5#).
They are one of the ads on the top of this opening page.

Quill Flinger · December 29, 2007, 01:45:00 PM

Hi Ia, 3 of the bows I have draw smooth & feel lighter than they are. 62" Brackenbury Quest, 60" Rose Oak T/D, & 58" Border Black Douglas.

Other bows that I've heard about fitting this criteria are Silvertips, Blacktails, Zippers & Balistiks.

Good luck!

Oscar-eleven · December 29, 2007, 02:06:00 PM

62" Dalaa. You'll even have a few pounds of "tweaking" available.

mcgroundstalker · December 29, 2007, 02:26:00 PM

Get a hold of a bow with a short riser and long limbs. Seems to me (they) are easy on the draw and pack a good punch.

Jay Kidwell also made mention of this in his book "Instinctive Archery Insights". My draw is 26", so I like bows 60" and longer that feel smooth as silk for all day shootin'.

... mike ...

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Blackhawk · December 29, 2007, 02:32:00 PM

I have a similar situation and have been on the prowl for such a bow(s) for years.

I have an ACS CX on order due to the comments from some owners about the its hard-hitting qualities in a lighter weight. I have never shot one, so my personal experience is of no use to you.

I have not weighed the bow, but it sure seems lighter than its marked weight. I have a Robertson Vision with the same weight, but its pull seems 2-3 pounds heavier.

Another bow I own and enjoy is the Wes Wallace Mentor with a weight also feeling lighter than its marked poundage.

Bill Carlsen · December 29, 2007, 02:47:00 PM

DAS bows are like that, and as already noted, you can adjust the weight several pounds.

bentpole · December 29, 2007, 04:50:00 PM

Do yourself a favor and try a TurkeyCreek Longbow When I received my first one I felt like I could draw it past my ear. It felt that smooth and easy to draw and that bow was 57#s at 28"s. Between the standard Boo cores, the 62" length, and the limb design this bow is hard to beat. There might be a few on the classifieds if your interested.

Recurve50LBS · December 29, 2007, 05:32:00 PM

Ya can't have my Turkey Creek! Mine is 45#@28 62". Boy she is smooth and fast!

Ia Hawkeye · December 30, 2007, 02:14:00 PM

Thanks for the imput guys. They all sound interesting.( except the Das. )

vermonster13 · December 30, 2007, 02:23:00 PM

If you want similar to the DAS but a wood riser, check out the Morrison ILF risers or new Shawnee carbon foam limbs.

Bjorn · December 30, 2007, 04:39:00 PM

Faced with the same dilemma I ordered an ACS a few years ago and ended up with two of them. I was able to drop draw weight from 55 down to 49 with out giving up any speed and gained a lot in accuracy and confidence. The bow is as smooth as anything I have shot, and that includes more than a few!

JBiorn · December 30, 2007, 04:50:00 PM

Talk to Jeremiah at AcmeBowCo.com

He builds a SMOOTH bow.

insttech1 · December 30, 2007, 04:51:00 PM

border, robertson, or anything with ILF limbs like the DAS, WARF, etc...

I heard the opposite about the A+H bows...that they actually feel heavier than marked...but than is just from one or two posts...I do not have personal experience with those like I do with the above-mentioned products.

countrygirl · December 30, 2007, 10:43:00 PM

Zipper Extremes...draw easy and pack a punch.

30coupe · December 30, 2007, 10:50:00 PM

My Kanati R/D longbow definitely shoots harder than its 46# draw weight. Jason Kendall is located in Forest City,IA, and is a great guy to deal with to boot.

Matty · December 30, 2007, 10:57:00 PM

figure this one out. One of my shrew's that pulls #46 shoots ONLY 11 FPS slower than one of my pronghorn's that pulls #59 with the same 540gr. arrow! My vote is for shrew.

Shaun · December 30, 2007, 11:06:00 PM

Steve

give me a call and come try out a couple or we can meet at the Fin & Feather to shoot. I have a couple of 47# bows that feel smooth and light and will flat out smoke a 500 grn arrow... MOAB longbow and M Massie recurve. I have hunted with both and can recommend them. cell 321-1414