I am 20 and have never shot a bow before,and just got a Hoyt Ultra Mag as a Gift and very excited its a good bow in great condition the bow is set at 67lbs i have a little trouble pulling it back. My question is should i just deal with the weight or turn it down i want to hunt elk and not sure what i should have it at for elk. Thanks for advice i really appreciate it.
Turn it down to a weight that you can shoot without working so hard to pull it back. Speed is no good if you cant shoot straight. You will build strength over time.
Ted Nugent said it best when he stated on his show that you should shoot the poundage that you can pull back over and over again and SMOOTHLY. He said his wife Shemaine shoots 40 pounds and puts down big African Antelope because she is comfortable and arrow placement is the key. Hope this helps. Sal
You should be able to pull the bow back comfortably as stated above, as well as being able to control the bow and hold it without shaking.
Definately get it turned down. You want to comfortably pull it back without using too much motion in the woods.
I started mine at 50# and I had trouble getting it back smoothly, and now its up to 60# and I can draw it all day with no trouble. Its all about muscle conditioning. It builds up quickly. Also, a 60# draw will pout down anything in North America (assuming good shot placement). These new bows that go over 70# are just for show IMHO.
Like Nick said it's all about muscle conditioning. I started at 40# three years ago when i was 13 and shot with my left hand. I wasn't too strong in the left arm but i could manage the 40# now i continue to shoot left handed at 60# and my left is stronger than my right. I'd think about turning the bow down to where you can get it back comfortably and work your way up to your "goal" weight so to speak, if you think its necessary.
