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_Junior - 
Button Buck
 | | 10/01/2007 4:29 PM |
| Buying a bow soon. I was looking at the Bear element ready to shoot bow that they sell at Gander and in the Cabellas mag, I think thats what its called. To tell you guys the truth I never shot a bow, do you think its wise for me to shoot/buy a bow like this? I know my draw length and basic stuff like that. Im 17 and im not sure if I could pull back 50-60 lbs... I know that sounds stupid. So can anyone help me out or give me any tips on this subject?
Thanks
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| ks_hunter -
Button Buck
| | 10/01/2007 5:39 PM |
| ive shoot the element and i liked the way it shot but i didnt like how the strink adjustment was made but id buy it if i had the money
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| pinetree -
4-Pointer
FAIRHOPE ALABAMA
| | 10/02/2007 3:07 PM |
| | IF YOU CAN SHOOT 60 LB THEN BUY A BOW THAT GOES FROM 60-70LB SO YOU CAN GROW INTO IT....THE MORE YOU SHOOT THE STRONGER YOU WILL GET...UP TO A POINT... | |
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| Dakota Danny -
4-Pointer
| | 10/02/2007 5:45 PM |
| In my humble opinion...
I'd recommend going to a lower poundage. There's no reason to give yourself a hernia to be "cool". A 45lb pull bow will put a well placed arrow through a deer as well as a 100lb pull bow. Any bow will perform at best when the bow is at max poundage.
The question becomes, would you grunt when pulling back? On a quiet day, you might as well cough. Will you have to aim the bow upward and draw down while pushing up to draw back? On any smart deer that's too much movement.
Stick to a bow that you're comfortable with...poundage included. The other concern here is that if you're out in subzero weather, your muscles do not function correctly. Your body will go into a natural response to the cold...reducing blood flow to extremities including your muscles in the arms. I've been out in 30 below with my 70lb bow...i couldn't get it to budge. It was usually an easy draw for me (with toning and practice).
In 5 or 10 years you might have put on some more weight and strength. At that point you can move up the poundage if you need to.
When I just upgraded I went down to 60lb max on my new bow. It does better for me.
Good luck.
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| _Junior -
Button Buck
| | 10/02/2007 7:38 PM |
| Thanks for all your inputs everyone. I need to see for myself if I can get to draw it back comfortably, hopefully I can. Danny, your right on many things. You dont need high poundage for some kills, but thats the lowest draw weight they offer for that bow. If that bow doesnt work for me Ill look for another one. Thanks again everyone.
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| grimreaper -
Spike
Mooseyards of Shawano, WI
| | 10/06/2007 10:33 PM |
| | I would agree with everything that Danny said. Make sure that you get some good practice in with it before you go out to the woods too. Practice with the clothing that you would be hunting in to see if it effects your shot. | |
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