Im buying a new bow this summer. I can easily pull 50-60 pounds, but im starting to use the gym and i was wondering if i should try going for 60-70 lbs? Should i just stay at 50-60? The bow im buying is the Black Ice by Diamond if that matters.
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Im buying a new bow this summer. I can easily pull 50-60 pounds, but im starting to use the gym and i was wondering if i should
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I am in love with Mathews Bows. That said a 60 lb bow of any brand is all you need to take just about anything. Just use razor sharp broadheads and good arrows. Keep in mind you should be able to draw your bow early when a deer is coming and hold it at full draw until the shot presents itself. Hard to do with a heavy bow.
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I guess some of it depends on what you plan on hunting. From what I know 50-60 pounds is all you need for whitetail. Like others have said the range is different than actually hunting. Try pulling 70 pounds seated in a treestand quietly with a big buck at 20 yards. I wouldn't worry about what other people can pull. Worry about putting a good shot on a nice buck.
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To determine your comfortable pull weight hold your bow direct in front of you with the sight at eye level. From this point you should be able to pull the bow back comfortably without much movement up/down or left/right. If your pointing your bow up to get it back it's not gonna work in the woods.
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