What’s you’re draw weight vs Age

taskswap

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I think I'm at 58#. A little low for some but it does the job. My rationale is about the range. I'm 47, and I want something I can shoot 30-40 practice rounds at without destroying my rotator cuffs or elbows. I don't want to shoot a different weight at the field... so... 58# all around it is.
 

TheGDog

WKR
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I look at some of these draw weights... and think of some of the times I've had to hold at full draw for like 1:30-1:45.... shoulders, rotator cuffs all beggin' for mercy and I think "No Spank You!"
 

Mkuper

FNG
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Rifle, Colorado
Age 52 Draw 72. I highly recommend Archery Strong on youtube and Instagram. Great content specific to shoulder strength and longevity.
 

dtrkyman

WKR
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51 and shooting 62lbs, I shoot speed bows so still get great performance.

I shot 80 plus for years when I was young, had an injury a while back and started shooting lower draw weight, right around the time bow performance jumped up.

If I bought new I would look for a 65lb option.
 

Fogalo

Lil-Rokslider
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Mar 19, 2018
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Wisconsin
When I was mid 30s I had a 86# Black Max 2 that I hunted with for 3 or so years. Shot a couple elk and a few deer with it...

Almost 20 years later my left shoulder trap is considerably larger than the right side. My bathroom mirror reminds me daily of that bow + my pretentious and prideful tendencies.

Currently at 54/70#.
My doctor told me to start shooting lefty
 

Buzzkill

FNG
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52 years old, pulling 60 lbs. After 2 shoulder surgeries (unrelated to archery), I don’t care to push my shoulder too hard.
 

TheGDog

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52 years old, pulling 60 lbs. After 2 shoulder surgeries (unrelated to archery), I don’t care to push my shoulder too hard.
Same here. (Just 1 surgery though). 53yo 54Lbs. I can pull more, but I can't pull more and be Ninja quiet and hold it for a ridiculously long time.
 

dylanvb

Lil-Rokslider
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Mar 13, 2019
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No CO
28/72.
Was shooting 75# for a while but found 70 more enjoyable. I lift weights so pulling the bow isn’t an issue, just want to enjoy shooting.
 

Austin915

FNG
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Jan 13, 2022
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60lbs at 27.5” 28 years old. I’m comfortable shooting this weight and it gets the job done so I’m not going hurt myself going to a heavier weight
 

Noogman

FNG
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Oct 27, 2022
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55lbs at 27.5"
30 years old
Not a big guy, and I've stuck with 55 because I haven't had time to shoot a lot lately. I know I can be consistent at that weight without practicing. Thinking about bumping up to 60lbs for elk this year.
 
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