I actually think I was under spined before (340's) but have them cut long enough to work. So I don't think I need to change arrows. And the weight drop is only a temp thing. After I get this target panic under control I will go back to 80. If I didn't feel comfortable drawing it I wouldn't. It really feels right to be though. And holding it is fine. I have a bow with aggressive cams, so with the target panic and the high draw weight with a bow that wants to go, I think its good to lower, regain my composure, and then get back to 80 like I started. Its just a guess, needed to try something to help fight this.
I think shooting higher weights off season is a good thing, build muscle and form. Then for the season turn it down so you don't have any hang ups in the stand. Easier to pull in colder temps with more clothing and to be able to hold longer waiting for the shot while being under pressure. IMHO
For the record my higher draw weight wasn't to sound cool or anything. I hit a buck in the shoulder a few years back and never recovered him. I decided then I wanted the fastest bow I liked and heavy arrows so if/when that happens again, I have the highest odds of recovering that deer. Honestly, I think its the right thing to do. I was shooting a bow at 70lbs when I lost that buck, IBO was around 325 and arrows probably not over 400g. With my set up, especially when it is at 80lbs, I don't worry about bone to much. I wont shoot at bone of course but I know if I make a mistake, which happens to all of us, my set up will be the best possible to humanly kill that animal.
I don't think that shocks to many of us lol. I do plan on buying a 60lb bow myself. Something small and forgiving like Hoyt Nitrum 30 or something along them lines. More for late season and public land hunts where I have to carry a stand in and all. But will be heavy arrows for sure and strictly fixed blades.
I need all the help I can get when its zero outside the wind is blowing 30+ mph and I am bundled up like the Michelin Man.
So John... if we find any logs across the dead-end road in the morning, I'll let you move them aside HORSE.
Back in the '80's, when I was in my 30's, I saw a video of Dan Fitzgerald shooting an 85# bow and I thought to myself; "why not?" So I did it for about 5yrs. Now in my 60's I look back on that time and ask myself "why did I do that?!?!?!" Do whatever feels comfortable for you. Blessings........Pastorjim
Luckily I have a really long draw at 32" so I'm not forced to max out limbs. I'm at 65lbs on my CPXL. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Every 5 lbs. Of draw weight is 10 fps. If you drop your draw weight 10 lbs. Then you will lose 20 fps
