Posted By: Matagorda Mud Pig
Bias against heavy bows in Trad shooting - 12/22/21 02:11 PM
I've notice recently there is almost this antipathy towards shooting heavy poundage bows in trad archery. My current bow pulls about 54 pounds and I can aim and hold it steady for minutes. I'd like to upgrade at least 15 more pounds. I read recently that Howard Hill shot a 90 pound bow and his wife a 75 pound bow.
Any of you trad guys shoot a heavy bow? Does it increase your effective kill distance?
This is my first year with my trad bow and its been one of my best: 4 deer and 7 pigs and its really made me a better hunter. However, my effective range is a measly 15 yards. After 15 my trajectory gets really wonky with my heavy and high FOC arrow. Hoping maybe a heavier poundage bow would cure that.
So what poundage do you shoot?
Any of you trad guys shoot a heavy bow? Does it increase your effective kill distance?
This is my first year with my trad bow and its been one of my best: 4 deer and 7 pigs and its really made me a better hunter. However, my effective range is a measly 15 yards. After 15 my trajectory gets really wonky with my heavy and high FOC arrow. Hoping maybe a heavier poundage bow would cure that.
So what poundage do you shoot?