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Moggy:
You hear it a lot, "I'm working up to" or, "How much do I need to kill an Elk or Deer", etc.

Too much Bow weight is often a problem that causes injury or long term problems like TP or Bad form habits.

The fact is; You probably just do not need to work your way into heavier weight Bows if you can shoot 40-45 pounds comfortably.
Your success rate will go up with a Bow you can handle comfortably and chances are your accuracy will go up!

I have killed Elk with 44 pounds,,yes but, I had my equipment tuned and my arrows matched my Bow. I also shot it very well because I COULD HANDLE it well.

You know being overbowed is a real problem and knowing when you are is also wisdom. Shoot what you shoot most consistently and DO NOT overdo your shooting. Shoot for quality practice and do it with a Bow that you handle well.

You know you should be able to hold at anchor for at least a few seconds without being overly fatigued. You may need to draw and hold a few seconds on a Turkey or a Deer,,,maybe even a Squirrel. Shoot the poundage you can shoot comfortably and your shooting ability will increase.

Pappy:
Good advice,45-50 for me,plenty for what I hunt. :)
   Pappy

JW_Halverson:
You are preaching to lifetime members of that particular choir. 

BUT, in preperation to shooting the 50 lb bow I am insanely comfortable with, I have been shooting some bows up to 61 lbs of draw.  And I am not particularly trying to shoot them with hunting accuracy, but rather concentrating on getting a smooth draw and anchor.  Once I have made a couple dozen easy releases at these heavy weight shots, I go back to the bow I am going to be hunting with and shoot a few arrows.  What I am doing is building up the muscles that have been atrophied by not shooting for over a year...kinda like running in sand to build muscle.

There are people that think I am training myself to shoot heavy weight bows poorly.  Fact is, the first three arrows from the heavy bow I shot this morning were all touching fletching.  Starting to think maybe I outa be junting with THAT bow!

H Rhodes:
I have no problem drawing and shooting fairly heavy bows, but favor bows in the 45 - 50lb weight for hunting.  What I can do warmed up and shooting in the backyard is just not the same as on a hunt where I might be drawing one arrow after sitting like a statue, getting cold and stiff.    I find lighter weight bows to be much quieter too. 

Joec123able:
I like 50-55 pounds which really is overkill for hunting but I'm just comfortable with it

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