Another trad?
Contributors to this thread:Elk
From: Toby
25-Jun-15
I enjoyed the thread on shot distance.
An additional question, what draw weight and what draw length do you use?
From: huntnmuleys
25-Jun-15
im a runt. I draw right at 26 inches. and my hunting bows are mostly mid to high 50s in draw weight. works great
From: KMAN1
25-Jun-15
70 and 30
From: MichaelArnette
25-Jun-15
60-70lbs and 30 yards. If you are asking on elk as the last thread was I don't have experience. Only whitetail
From: tradi-doerr
25-Jun-15
58# @28, I have had pass through on some and others about half the arrow. bow before that was 64#@28.
From: Buglmin
25-Jun-15
56# at 28" using VAPs or Impacts from Bloodsport.
From: Treeline
25-Jun-15
I shoot several different longbows that are between 57 and 65 pounds at 28" (my draw length).
I also shoot a recurve that is 55# at 28" - just haven't killed an elk with it, yet.
Arrows and broadheads that I shoot vary quite a bit - just make sure they are perfectly tuned to the bow for perfect flight, cut on impact head (2, 3 or 4 blade), and as sharp as I can get them. Have had a number of complete pass-thru's with 3-blade Snuffers and 425-450 grain carbon arrow set ups.
From: spookinelk
25-Jun-15
54# @ 30", Only one Trad Bull, 550 grains with a Zwickey, penetrated to offside ribs
From: Jaquomo
25-Jun-15
53-57# @28". My 53# recurve was custom built to be a "speed bow". Othewise everything else is 57#
From: Buglmin
26-Jun-15
And when Lou retires, I get his recurve!!
From: oldgoat
26-Jun-15
52@31" 600gr arrow at a whopping 174fps
From: Sapcut
26-Jun-15
71@31" 795 gr about 170 fps
From: Toby
26-Jun-15
Impressive, some of you guys pull a lot of weight.
From: Ollie
26-Jun-15
53-58# @28". Plenty for elk if you have a heavy, well-penetrating arrow that is tuned for the bow.
From: Lost Arra
26-Jun-15
53#@28" with ~500gr arrow.
I need to go lay down and take some advil. Just reading about a 70# stickbow makes my shoulder ache..
From: Jaquomo
26-Jun-15
I used to shoot heavy recurves like that (68-69# @ 28", which would be close to 80# @ 31) until I figured out it wasn't necessary, and that my accuracy improved significantly by going down a bit and tuning a 450 grain arrow. Didn't want to have shoulder problems with age, either.
I think it's great for those who like that much poundage and arrow weight and are honestly accurate with it at unknown distances.
From: Sapcut
26-Jun-15
Yes, I agree. I could shoot a bit more than 71#s. Probably 80+ but just wouldn't be comfortable or confident with it. So not interested.
From: oldgoat
26-Jun-15
I've gone the higher efficiency lower draw weight route myself! The only thing I haven't put a hole in the far side of is a turkey that I shot long ways but that was with a low efficiency low draw weight bow and it still did the trick!
From: Toby
26-Jun-15
50#'s is about my limit, I draw 28.5 "", enough??
From: oldgoat
26-Jun-15
Toby I'm sure it is!
From: Toby
27-Jun-15
Thanks oldgoat.
From: Jaquomo
27-Jun-15
Toby, pm sent
From: mrjeffro
27-Jun-15
50# @ 32 1/2" . 650 grain arrow
