ok so which would you choose?

[DFWfirefighter]

would you rather shoot a bow that shoot 300fps with a 60lb draw weight or a maybe better known brand that takes 70lbs to get 300 fps with the same exact arrow?

[EdO]

I wouldn't pay much attention to either. I'd pick one I was comfortable with even if it only shot 250 fps. 200 is enough to get pass throughs.

[Smart]

Sounds like a no brainer to me......I'd shoot 60lbs all day long and twice on Sundays before I bought a 70lb bow......

[DFWfirefighter]

i guess what I am wanting to know is if there is a benefit to having a bow with more draw poundage.
I was kinda thinking if the 60lb will get the same speed it may be easier on your arm and shoulder if you like to shoot alot. I have a hoyt that is 70lb draw and I know I was shooting just over 300fps and know a guy with an elite that has 60lb limbs and shooting same weight arrow is shooting just as fast as I am.

[Osceola]

I would take the speed over the high poundage all day long.But I am a speed junkie.

[El Coyote]

70lbs....ouch might make you bust a ... pulling it

[Smart]

If you like the draw cycle and fit/feel of the 60lb bow and they perform the same with similar weighted arrows then I can't really see a benefit ....

[Huntindad]

The less pounds you have to pull the better... your shoulder, your holding time... your accuracy. I don't know if I ever bought a 70# bow. I got a 97 feathermax at 60# & haven't thought about 70 # since. Course... at 52, 70# bows don't appeal to me.

If you can get the performance you desire at 60#, go for it.

[EdO]

The only real advantage to extra speed is flatter trajectory (well, and bragging rights). The flatter trajectory is not really that great and is easilly compensated for with multi-pin sights. Go for comfort it will serve you better in the end. The state went to no DW limitiations for a reason.

[47]

300 @ 60 all day long.

[Shaun]

( With all else being equal) I would take the faster bow. Well if you can shoot 300fps with a bow holding 60 lbs you are going to have a great advantage shooting 3-d. You can hold a lot less poundage, and at the end of a day after shooting 3-d, that guy that is having to holding 70lbs is going to be a lot more worn out.
This is the same principle that I used when I just bought my last bow. With a 425grain arrow @ 60lbs I'm shooting 285. I'm going to be shooting ASA with it so my maximum speed is allowed 288.

[bowmansdad]

Sounds like a no brainer to me......I'd shoot 60lbs all day long and twice on Sundays before I bought a 70lb bow......

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[Geezy Rider]

Wlth two bad shoulders I would like to find a bow that would shoot 300 fps at only 60#s. Better yet 300 at 55.

[EdO]

Yup! 300 advertised and 300 actual are two different things.

[DFWfirefighter]

I believe it was an Elite bow.