Well......I did it but.......is heavy poundage really needed anymore??

I have been shooting #60 for the past 6 years. This season, I'm pulling #56. The lighter poundage makes it easier to draw without getting busted.When the weather starts getting colder, you been sitting for hours, your muscles are cold, and you have way too many clothes on, you still can pull that bow back.
With a #60 bow, I have shot two deer that I didn't get pass throughs on, killing both. One quartering pretty hard away; I hit the off side shoulder. The other deer, I hit in the spine.

 

Both my bows are #60, well I'm down to one now (my 3D bow) I just put my hunting bow up for sale, as bad as I didn't want to, I felt like I should. I'm finished bowhunting for the year, I could use the cash, and I'll figure something out before next year. I'll probably have a Vendetta before next year.

#60 has been a good number for me, I'm still running on a lifetime 100% recovery rate. I'm now 11/11 on recovering the deer I make hits on. I've missed 3 with a bow, over the past 6 years as well. All of this was with #60 bows.

 

My 101st was the first 60# I owned. Won't ever go back most likely. With as much shooting as I do, my shoulders will thank me when I'm older.

 

I dropped from a massive 43lbs to slightly less bone smashing 41lbs this year. Apparently that was a mistake. I can't seem to kill a buck with my 41lbs. Of course, I haven't shot at one yet either.... because the blasted things won't come close enough for a shot. I swear I can hear them bounce of the 40 yard force field that surrounds me. I'm going to sacrifice a goat or something to make the force field go away.

You guys with good shoulders have a good time with the heavy draw weights... just don't hurt yourselves.

 

Yes and no. The draw cycle isn't quite as smooth. Not harsh by any means but not quite as smooth. But the shot is a different story completely.

The shot is absolutely amazing. The fuse string supressor is softer this year and it's about damn time. Cut the noise, recoil and vibration of the alphamax in half. It's incredible. Go shoo it and you'll notice.

Pictures coming this evening.