I shoot an 80# Hoyt Ventum 30 and I love it.
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Most manufacturers make an 80lb model. Personally, I'd go to different shops and find out what manufacturers they carry. Shoot all of their 70lb bows and make a decision based on that knowing an 80lb bow will be a bit harder to pull than the 70s. I've only ever shot 80+ over the last 20+ years. That said, a fast 70lb bow can easily keep up with a slower 80lb bow. If you find a fast IBO 70 it may perform as well as a slower IBO 80 while still being a little easier to draw.
What's your DL? Switching to a thumb release from a trigger release will likely lengthen your draw length. Adding inches to your draw is usually an easier way to pick up speed. An inch of draw is probably equivalent to a few pounds of draw weight.
Good luck with your decision and keep us posted what you go with.
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Originally posted by Ruttin&Struttin View PostMost manufacturers make an 80lb model. Personally, I'd go to different shops and find out what manufacturers they carry. Shoot all of their 70lb bows and make a decision based on that knowing an 80lb bow will be a bit harder to pull than the 70s. I've only ever shot 80+ over the last 20+ years. That said, a fast 70lb bow can easily keep up with a slower 80lb bow. If you find a fast IBO 70 it may perform as well as a slower IBO 80 while still being a little easier to draw.
What's your DL? Switching to a thumb release from a trigger release will likely lengthen your draw length. Adding inches to your draw is usually an easier way to pick up speed. An inch of draw is probably equivalent to a few pounds of draw weight.
Good luck with your decision and keep us posted what you go with.
The other issue I am finding is finding anyone that has a lefty in stock.
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Originally posted by WItoTX View PostInteresting. How do you like it? Do you know what you are getting for speed? How heavy of arrow are you shooting?Last edited by KevinG; 10-23-2021, 02:54 PM.
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Originally posted by popup_menace View PostCould be a dangerous way to run that bow. 2-3# above your listed weight is ok. 7# means you could be running it well beyond factory spec and void your warranty.
Not saying that’s the case here, just something you may want to check. Run a tape on your ATA and BH measurements to be sure you’re not overtwisted on your cables.
To the OP, an 80# bow is going to have the same mass weight as a 70# bow, so that’s not an issue. You’re going to have a tough time finding a shop that has one on the shelf, so there’s something to think about before purchasing. Go draw back and let down on a 70# bow. If it’s tough to let down without it yanking your arm, I wouldn’t recommend an 80# bow.
However, it’s your bow so do whatever you’d like and have fun shooting!
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Originally posted by Hoss163 View PostGet a Mathews V3 with 75 Lb mods will get you close to 80 I have a vertix with 75 lb mod and it is 78lbs with some left to crank down on the limb bolts .
But really no need in 80 lbs unless your going after big game in Africa!
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I don't think anyone above has mentioned Prime. They make 80#, are pretty smooth, hold their own speed wise, and the bows "feel" lighter in the hand than they are. I have a Nexus 4 that just plain points naturally. The upside is it takes less offset weight to get them to hold level tha most of the other top heavy bows, meaning, overall a lighter rig. Mathews and Hoyt make great bows, but all that "quiet/dead in the hand" marketing... is achieved by adding weight to the bow. I think the PSE and Prime are ahead in this game as they are "quiet enough" and notably lighter.
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Originally posted by TylerDale View PostFwiw my max range is about 100yards with my VXR set at 72lb 29.5draw. I shoot a 530gr arrow with AAE Max Stealths and my fletching kiss the bottom of my sight @100.
I'm in the same boat and will probably get the new Mathews in 75lb mods and bump my DL to 30.
Originally posted by Loneaggie View PostI don't think anyone above has mentioned Prime. They make 80#, are pretty smooth, hold their own speed wise, and the bows "feel" lighter in the hand than they are. I have a Nexus 4 that just plain points naturally. The upside is it takes less offset weight to get them to hold level tha most of the other top heavy bows, meaning, overall a lighter rig. Mathews and Hoyt make great bows, but all that "quiet/dead in the hand" marketing... is achieved by adding weight to the bow. I think the PSE and Prime are ahead in this game as they are "quiet enough" and notably lighter.
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Originally posted by WItoTX View PostYou know, this is the route I had been considering. I still haven't been to Texas Archery to talk through it, or even what they can adjust on my current set up to get me out to 100. This weekend I shot to 80, and I couldn't believe how huge the .010" pin looked over my 24"x24" target. Going to need a bit more practice.
PSE and Prime were high on my list. The Dudley special from PSE is really good looking and light enough, but they are very proud of it.
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