Draw weight and ibo speeds

[sambo73]

Not sure how to ask this but me and a guy at work always talk bow hunting. We were discussing shooting lower dw since it was cold this morning. My question is this: would it be better to shoot a bow with a higher ibo speed so u could draw easier? We were talking about say 50-52# vs 65-66#. Not sure if it makes since or not. Thanks

[Green Machine]

At that difference the arrow spine would change. Thus need different arrows. I just prepare my body (exercise) to where it doesn't effect me. I can pull 85-90 but I hunt with 70.

[muddyfuzzy]

Not sure how to ask this but me and a guy at work always talk bow hunting. We were discussing shooting lower dw since it was cold this morning. My question is this: would it be better to shoot a bow with a higher ibo speed so u could draw easier? We were talking about say 50-52# vs 65-66#. Not sure if it makes since or not. Thanks

i know some guys that do that. most folks only complain about draw cycles in speed bows when shooting higher poundage. i personally don't like the draw cycle of a d350 but don't notice it in a 50-60# model. a 55# d350 will draw easier then a 65# sbxt even though the sbxt has a better draw. with the lower draw weight you simply don't notice it as much you do in the higher poundage bow. you're not crazy i get what you are saying, but arrow spine would have to be adjusted.

[afishinman14]

Is this what you're asking....

If you have two bows. One is rated for a higher IBO than the other. And you want to shoot each at the same ft/sec... so is it better to shoot the bow with the higher IBO at a lower poundage (say 55lb) or the lower IBO bow at a higher poundage (say 65lb). Yes different arrows will be required, but thats not the question...both bow achieve the same speed. Is it better to achieve that speed with a low poundage or high poundage?

Is that kind of the scenario you were trying to paint?

If it was, I would vote lower poundage bow just because you'll probably be more accurate holding back a lower pound draw.

[Low Fence]

If I'm understanding the question right....

I prefer to shoot a speed bow at a lower poundage (I shoot 60, but capable of any weight produced by any company). as opposed to a "slower" bow at 70lbs.


Like stated above, those that complain about draw cycles are normaly shooting 70lbs bows....or just a stiffer draw weight in comparison.







I think thats what you were askin

[clayg08]

i just moved to a Monster 6 , 52# maxed, 30" draw, shooting a 330 grain arrow at 308 fps. i'm diggin' it !

[sambo73]

If I'm understanding the question right....

I prefer to shoot a speed bow at a lower poundage (I shoot 60, but capable of any weight produced by any company). as opposed to a "slower" bow at 70lbs.


Like stated above, those that complain about draw cycles are normaly shooting 70lbs bows....or just a stiffer draw weight in comparison.







I think thats what you were askin

Exactly, thanks

[tyak]

My dad shoots a z7 extreme set at 52 lbs and it screams and is deadly quiet.

[lesson 101]

I shoot a monster and 29.5" @ 72lbs getting 338 with gt pro hunters and 100grain tip. I mostly practice with my monster safari on 86lbs so when I pull the 70 it ain't nothing.

[muddyfuzzy]

I shoot a monster and 29.5" @ 72lbs getting 338 with gt pro hunters and 100grain tip. I mostly practice with my monster safari on 86lbs so when I pull the 70 it ain't nothing.

far out, you can keep that! i like watching others shoot bows like that but would never go down that road.

[Reaper87]

Dropping to a lower weight will reduce momentum do to the drop in arrow weight with the same speed. I personally have always wondered about this myself. My concern was not with whitetails, everyone know with a well placed shot and a good broadhead deer and most thin skinned exotics are toast. My problem was would I have enough energy for the big hogs that show up at the feeder. I thought about dropping to a 60 pound high energy cam bow such as the alpha burner, the monster, or a pse omen but instead decided to go with a high energy bow like the invasion cpx im shooting now at 70 pounds which maxes at 74 and build muscle strength. I have no doubt a 60 pound or even 50 will get the job done but I want a little more punch for bad shots and the bigger hogs that show up.

[Raypo]

Personally I like the solid feeling of an anchor at #70, and knowing my arrow is going to blow right through whatever I'm shooting. I also enjoy takin an occasional long shot. To me the I like a faster ibo bow at the higher weight.

However if I was forced in this scenario. I would choose a faster bow at a lighter pull