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Bowhunters #8185402
07/31/24 09:31 AM
07/31/24 09:31 AM
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NorthernTrapperO Offline OP
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Hey all you bowhunters on here, I am wondering what your draw weight and draw length is. I just want to know what you guys are shooting at.

I'm shooting 60lbs at 28" draw length comfortably.

Here's my bow: it's a Bear Fusion I got for about $450 probably.

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Last edited by NorthernTrapperO; 07/31/24 09:33 AM.

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Re: Bowhunters [Re: NorthernTrapperO] #8185407
07/31/24 09:41 AM
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My favorite bow is a Mathews FX at 50 lbs maxed out and a 28.5 draw. With COC broad heads it is a pleasure to shoot.

Got two other bows, but this one is my favorite.


How many lies will people believe before they realize their own idiocy?
Re: Bowhunters [Re: NorthernTrapperO] #8185412
07/31/24 09:56 AM
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When I shot a compound, Mathews equipment, it was a 29" bow with a 1/2 inch D loop brought it to 29 1/2. Long arms as in drag my knuckles on the ground. Started with a 70 lb bow at 68 lbs. My shoulder started rebelling so I went to a 60 lb bow at 58 lbs, same draw. Then I came back to my senses and went back to a recurve, a Black Widow, 50 lb at 28 inches. After a few more years more shoulder issues. Now I'm down to 43 lbs at 28 inches. Still blows through deer with a cut on contact 3 blade on a cedar shaft.

Re: Bowhunters [Re: NorthernTrapperO] #8185414
07/31/24 09:57 AM
07/31/24 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by NorthernTrapperO
Hey all you bowhunters on here, I am wondering what your draw weight and draw length is. I just want to know what you guys are shooting at.

I'm shooting 60lbs at 28" draw length comfortably.

Here's my bow: it's a Bear Fusion I got for about $450 probably.

[Linked Image]

It went from 70# to 60# and its actually probably 50#?


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Re: Bowhunters [Re: NorthernTrapperO] #8185420
07/31/24 10:12 AM
07/31/24 10:12 AM
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Yep it was 70# when he posted on the kids forum. The secret to lying is still keep it believable, 60 probably still to high for u.
Word of advice kid, most people know when your not telling the truth even if they can't prove it. And it will get u no where.

Re: Bowhunters [Re: NorthernTrapperO] #8185425
07/31/24 10:18 AM
07/31/24 10:18 AM
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Mine is 52# @30 bear cruzr2

Re: Bowhunters [Re: NorthernTrapperO] #8185427
07/31/24 10:19 AM
07/31/24 10:19 AM
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NorthernTrapperO Offline OP
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I saod 70 because that what the bow said but I didn't realize that was at full draw. So yesterday I got a bow pound age checker and it said 60. I don't lie.


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Re: Bowhunters [Re: NorthernTrapperO] #8185429
07/31/24 10:22 AM
07/31/24 10:22 AM
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28" draw length?

You must be a big boy.

Or I'm a little guy...my draw is 27".


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Re: Bowhunters [Re: NorthernTrapperO] #8185431
07/31/24 10:22 AM
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So u don't shoot ur compound at full draw

Re: Bowhunters [Re: Swamp Wolf] #8185432
07/31/24 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Swamp Wolf
28" draw length?

You must be a big boy.

Or I'm a little guy...my draw is 27".

Pics of his catches last year made him look like a normal 13 year old. Must have been giant coons

Re: Bowhunters [Re: NorthernTrapperO] #8185434
07/31/24 10:27 AM
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Given the fact that you've mentioned you have trouble setting coil spring traps by hand and a couple of photos showing you with some raccoons, I would have thought you were most likely pulling 25-26" and drawing in the 40# range. I was surprised to read that you were drawing 28" and pulling 60#'s comfortably.


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Re: Bowhunters [Re: NorthernTrapperO] #8185435
07/31/24 10:27 AM
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If you dont like his story dont read it .


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Re: Bowhunters [Re: NorthernTrapperO] #8185444
07/31/24 10:32 AM
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60lbs? I think you’re watching too many hunting videos on YouTube and trying to fit in.

My bow is set at 52lbs and that’s plenty for me.

Like the other guys calling you out, your credibility on here is tarnished.


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Re: Bowhunters [Re: Snowpa] #8185446
07/31/24 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Snowpa
If you dont like his story dont read it .

Young man is putting it on social media for people to read....

I think he may be stating what's written on his bow's label and not what he's actually fitted to his physique for accurate archery.

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Re: Bowhunters [Re: Snowpa] #8185451
07/31/24 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Snowpa
If you dont like his story dont read it .

I don't have the skills to know if I like it until I read it

Last edited by Yes sir; 07/31/24 10:39 AM.
Re: Bowhunters [Re: NorthernTrapperO] #8185457
07/31/24 10:48 AM
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What did the bow cost you have you bought it yet? I ASK BECAUSEYOU SAID$ 450probably don't you know what you paid?

Re: Bowhunters [Re: rex123] #8185470
07/31/24 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by rex123
What did the bow cost you have you bought it yet? I ASK BECAUSEYOU SAID$ 450probably don't you know what you paid?

It was a while back in that range.


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Re: Bowhunters [Re: NorthernTrapperO] #8185504
07/31/24 11:27 AM
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You can’t get outta your own way young fella.

I’m 6’3”, 260 lbs and draw 31” with a wrist release at 70lbs.

If you are indeed shooting what you stated, PLEASE go to a bow shop and get fitted for what you need relative to your age and body make up. You owe it to the game you’re hunting.

Re: Bowhunters [Re: NorthernTrapperO] #8185523
07/31/24 12:06 PM
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My longbow pulls 50 lbs at my 26 inch draw.

Likely your bow was turned down in draw weight, almost all compounds can be adjusted in draw weight . The range should be listed on the bow limbs somewhere.

Re: Bowhunters [Re: wytex] #8185530
07/31/24 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by wytex
My longbow pulls 50 lbs at my 26 inch draw.

Likely your bow was turned down in draw weight, almost all compounds can be adjusted in draw weight . The range should be listed on the bow limbs somewhere.


The limbs are tightly tightend for the heaviest draw weight at my draw length


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