been shooting 70# on my PSE Brute x, arrows seemed to be a bit weak and the weight was getting to me, took 2 full turns out of the limbs, just wondering on average how much weight is 1 full turn ? thanks
I tweaked my Diamond Black Ice one full turn up and it added three pounds, went from 64 to 67#. However I would think that it would most likely vary among the different bow mfg's and their designs. Are you near a Cabelas or archery shop that could test it for you on a scale? Rich
cope, yep ill check it tomorrow at a small local shop here in town, was just kinda curious.......been over a dozen or so years since i shot a compound, things sure have changed....just picked up this PSE a couple of weeks ago........been shooting trad for along time
It does indeed vary from bow to bow. Very generally speaking, it will be 2-2.5 lbs for each full turn. Never back a limb bolt out more than 4 turns without checking the poundage on a scale first though.
ok what was it before you put in 4 turns ? mine was 70 and i took out 2 full turns........im thinking its around 64/64 at the moment
That's cool, thanks for letting me know. That's a good practical weight too. I actually got a little cocky about a month ago after a successful end to the season and gave mine another full turn, which technically should have put it right on 70 pounds, but it was too much for me. I could only shoot about 5 times when practicing and I was pretty shaky on the 4th & 5th shot. I know you get stronger, but I didn't think it was worth it to struggle like that. I thought hmmm, cold weather, sitting still for long periods at a time, bulky cloths, trying to draw stealth in a possible awkard position...this aint gonna work. I ended up backing it back off 3/4 and I may still go back down that last 1/4 too, back to where I was before at 67, but I want to shoot it some more before I do just in case.
Before I bought mine I called PSE support and they mentioned with the Brute X, you're looking at about 1.5 lbs per full turn.
