70 vs 80lb Bow

[spdrman]

Any body shooting 80lb bows? Getting ready to order a new bow and thinking really hard about trying a 80lb bow just wondering if people that had them liked the extra poundage, I always twist the strings and cables to get a few more pounds, last bow was 74lb one before that was 75.5 and 77lb for a few years

 

[Jtelarkin08]

I have a 80 pound CS Turbo on the way.. I cant wait till it gets here.

 

[spdrman]

What arrows you plan on shooting out of it? This your first 80lb bow?

 

[armyjoe]

I have a Spyder Turbo 80 and shoot Gold Tip Big Game 100's

 

[Aron Snyder]

Kinetic 200's

 

[OR Archer]

If you draw it comfortably I say go for it.

 

[velvetfvr]

I am not. But I can't physically draw it and shoot well with that weight so I will stick with my 70's

But if you can draw it and shoot it accurate, I would go for it!!!

 

[justin davis]

I'm shooting 80 lb bow with GT kinetic 300's with 175 grains up front

 

[Evan Williams]

Typically I do everything in my power to talk people OUT of 80 lbs and here's why:

1. all they want is speed
2. they end up turning it down to 71-73 because they can't draw it

IF you are after speed 80 lbs on your limbs isn't the way to go because you will need a stiffer (therefore heavier) arrow and you'll sacrifice everything that you wanted. You will be shooting a heavier arrow at the same speed as a 70# (relatively speaking) but with a higher amount of Kinetic Energy!!!

Your bow will be more efficient running 70 lb limbs and twisting up a little to reach a heavy 70 in my opinion.

IF you can pull the weight without trouble when your adrenaline is pumping and that bull/buck is right in front of you go for it!!! I an sticking to my heavy 70s.

I'll twist up to 73 lbs and throw a 420 grain arrow at 297 fps and get around 82 foot pounds at 28" and I'm ok with those numbers.

I am running Easton Injexion 330s

 

[Tilzbow]

There a quite a few brands of arrows being made in .250 spine that are relatively light on GPI that will make an arrow in the 430 to 500 grain range. Black Eagle and VAP each have arrows in this category. That said I've got a 30" draw and see no reason to shoot 80, especially after three shoulder surgeries....

 

[spdrman]

Evan I agree with you. I am not a speed guy, I want to shoot a heavier arrow now than I already am and wouldn't mind if my bow wasn't any faster than it already is. I'm shooting 300 spine axis with 75 grain brass inserts and 100 grain points to get as high FOC as I can. Would like to switch to the 260 spine Axis put the 75 grain brass insert in and shoot 100-125 grain broadheads pending on what will keep me in spine. I'll probably actually loose a little speed but will have an arrow that hits like a freight train

 

[Jon Boy]

Anyone work there way up to 80lbs? I started out at 55lbs years ago and worked my way up to 70. Figured it would be the same with 80? Kind of like working out? I don't want to drop change on an 80 if that's not the case.

 

[Vandal 44]

I tell people to shoot what feels comfortable. If you can pull 80 pounds with no problem then go with an 80 pound bow.

 

[tipsntails7]

Shooting 80 is not that bad but you really have to be honest with yourself. I have no doubt a ton of guys can draw it in their backyard but when your on the 4th day of a trip eating crap food, maybe fatigued from everything a backpack trip puts on you. Then you have to kneel down in some wet grass, or at an off angle on some rocks and pull it back smooth and without drawing attention it can be a whole different story. If you have to sky draw.. To heavy. If you get fatigued after 20-25 shots.. To heavy. If you cannot draw it sitting in a chair keeping your shoulders parallel to the ground.. Yep to heavy. For me the 70 pound range is plenty for the elk and bear that I chase, unless I was going to Africa or somewhere I wouldn't shoot 80 again, 70's plenty and I can shoot it year round 3d, spots etc. I also had a hard time getting the Foc I wanted yet keepin the spine correct.

 

[Aron Snyder]

Shooting 86 with a Carbon Spyder 34. Gold top kinetic 200's, with 175 up front.

Its not for everyone, but I don't have an issue with drawing that type of weight.

 

[justin davis]

I am of the opinion if you can shoot 80 lbs comfortably and accurately then why wouldn't you?

I could care less about numbers speedwise but the faster my 480 grain arrow goes the more $h#t it messes up.
I can draw my bow sitting down. I shoot it year round. When practicing I will get tired if shoot alot of shots. So I don't shoot that many arrows per practice
Session. I am a bowhunter and not a target archer. When hunting you get one shot most of the time maybe two.

It's not a macho thing. It's just works for me. If you shoot 50 lbs 60 or 70 it doesn't matter. It's all what works for you.

 

[kamcgraw]

Your right on the money Justin. When I bought my last bow I debated for a while whether to get 70 or 80. Went with 80 and havent regretted it one bit. To be honest, I dont feel much of a difference. But where I do see a difference is being able to shoot a heavy arrow and still keep some speed. If you are comforatable with 80, then shoot 80.

 

[Beastmode]

Just curious how much more speed you guys are getting shooting the same weight arrow @ 80 vs 70? From my understanding it is roughly 10 fps?

 

[ohhiitznik]

Shooting a heavy bow isn't for everyone. I'm debating on going to 90 lbs and really upping my arrow weight. Granted I wouldn't want to be caught in my treestand with a 90 lb bow but for mountain hunting and how active I am, the draw weight wouldn't be a problem.

 

[tipsntails7]

Shooting 86 with a Carbon Spyder 34. Gold top kinetic 200's, with 175 up front.

Its not for everyone, but I don't have an issue with drawing that type of weight.

90# limbs backed off? And how do you like the carbon spyder?