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Post by eshoremd on Jul 25, 2006 13:47:17 GMT -5
ok, the tribute is set at 70lbs right now. it is absolutely no problem for me to draw and hold for a LONG time. BUT, im really taking a liking to this 3d shooting and think i could shoot better with the bow at around 60lbs. after shooting my bow all day then shooting my buddys 60lb. sb xt its so easy and comfortable to shoot. do you guys think i should try the tribute at 60lbs for a while. would i need new arrows?
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Post by ncboman on Jul 25, 2006 14:47:25 GMT -5
I don't think you need new arrows. I hurt my back last year and backed one of my bows off until it healed. I liked it so much I bought another bow that maxed at 60. I like hunting at higher poundages but it's more fun shooting with less. Back it off and see how it goes.
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Post by Buckfever on Jul 25, 2006 17:46:12 GMT -5
I'd put the smooth modules back on and leave it at 70, it'll be quieter and feel like 60lbs.
Todd, I have the Outback at 72lbs and the XT at 71 lbs and I can draw all day long and you're twice as strong as me. It's not the poundage it's the hard rollover of the aggressive cam.
I wouldn't worry about the arrows especially if you're using fixed heads. You'll appreciate the control the extra spine gives you.
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Post by eshoremd on Jul 25, 2006 21:11:57 GMT -5
ive shot with both smooth and speed mods on and there is virtually no difference. everyone else ive talked to that has done the same thing agrees. i think that different mod thing is a marketing tool. i shot the 3-71's. two group VERY well but one is an odd ball. keeps shooting low/left about 4". the other two were touching every time at 20yrds. i dont see anything different with the odd ball though. think i should weigh it?
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Post by indianadan on Jul 25, 2006 21:20:05 GMT -5
I think a big old boy like you shooting less than 70 lbs would be a crime!!! ;D By all means back it off and see how she performs for you. I'm looking at going down to a 50-60lb bow myself the next time I get a bow. My short draw length (28") might be a problem though. At present I only shoot 270 fps with my Hoyt and I want to stay near that if I can. A new archery shop opened near here a few weeks back. I checked it out today and they had some 60lb Bowtechs in my drawlength set up to shoot, but I had the rug rats with me so I didn't shoot anything. I need to do some research on the Bowtech line before I walk in there again.
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Post by freedomrules3 on Jul 25, 2006 21:32:09 GMT -5
Give it a try and see how you like it. i like mine set at 60ish . makes for very comfortable shooting and you wont notice much loss of speed any. i wouldnt switch arrows for coming down in poundage any, shouldnt be a problem.
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Post by Buckfever on Jul 25, 2006 22:48:43 GMT -5
"think i should weigh it?" Todd, I weighed them. I think they were within a grain. I didn't shoot them to check though, maybe that one has something wrong with it. Could be a bad nock or it could be bent. Do you have a drop away? Any chance of fletching contact on that one? Is the nock aligned with the vanes the same on that one as the others?
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Post by Twanger on Jul 27, 2006 9:28:53 GMT -5
Todd, the way you're built I'd say you should just shoot more and stick with the 70lb bow. I'm shooting 3D with my 76lb bow and want to go to 80, but then I'm not trying to impress anybody with my scores... it's for hunting practice.
If you're reasonable young and strong and have time to practice I think that just about anybody can shoot a high poundage bow well. Look at Fred Bear - he was as spindly as they come but shot 70-80lb recurves with ease.
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