varying draw weights

[nx1nx1]

This probably a real beginners questions:confused:, but why is it on different online stores the same bow seems to have different draw weight ranges? like the tomkat seems to have a 15lb range on some websites and 10lbs on others. Are these bows different or are some websites just lazier than others and simple put 10lbs for everything?

thanks in advanced

[XTfreak]

This probably a real beginners questions:confused:, but why is it on different online stores the same bow seems to have different draw weight ranges? like the tomkat seems to have a 15lb range on some websites and 10lbs on others. Are these bows different or are some websites just lazier than others and simple put 10lbs for everything?

thanks in advanced
BINGO your exactly right...
Bill

[nx1nx1]

Thanks...i just picked up the sport and looking at getting my first bow....so wanted to get something with decent range...

[Luke]

Welcome aboard Nx1...

10 pounds of adjustable weight is pretty much standard on the vast majority of bows mate.

Luke

[nx1nx1]

Welcome aboard Nx1...

10 pounds of adjustable weight is pretty much standard on the vast majority of bows mate.

Luke
Thanks mate...

Yeah i've noticed that too...but there is a few out there that seems to allow a bit more movement like the bowtech tomkat, or martin cheetah. those are the two i'm looking at right now. any opinions?

Do you lose a lot of performance with bows with bigger draw weight ranges?

[XTfreak]

Thanks mate...

Yeah i've noticed that too...but there is a few out there that seems to allow a bit more movement like the bowtech tomkat, or martin cheetah. those are the two i'm looking at right now. any opinions?

Do you lose a lot of performance with bows with bigger draw weight ranges?
Not at all sir.
Of the 2 you mentioned I would personally go the Tomcat.
Have you looked at the Mission line by Mathews? They are about the same price as the 2 you are looking at now and again in my opinion a better bow.
http://www.missionarchery.com/
Bill

[Blakey_boi]

Not at all sir
From what i have read thats not true.

Do you lose a lot of performance with bows with bigger draw weight ranges?

Well thats something that is debatable. Neally all bows were designed for there top draw weight, but does that mean that if they wernt at their top draw weight that they would under perform?
Some bows it would be yes and some bows no, theres really no way to find out without getting one.

I was reading an article somewhere about this, i'll see if i can find it...

[nx1nx1]

thanks for the input guys...i think i will probably end up getting a 60lb tomkat and have it set for 50lb for now and adjust it up as i get used to the weight. i've shot a 53lb bowtech commander and felt that was a good comfortable weight, so i think a 60lb set at 50 will be a good place to start.

Plus i think 60lb will be enough for what i'd like to hunt (pigs/goats).

man talking about this is already getting me excited. can't wait to fire that first shot at something that moves!!!

[XTfreak]

From what i have read thats not true.



Well thats something that is debatable. Neally all bows were designed for there top draw weight, but does that mean that if they wernt at their top draw weight that they would under perform?
Some bows it would be yes and some bows no, theres really no way to find out without getting one.

I was reading an article somewhere about this, i'll see if i can find it...
What do you disagree with?
His question was is there a performance difference between a bow with a 10lb weight adjustment or a 15lb weight adjustment. And there is no difference.
You are correct in your second statement though. A bow does perform best when at full draw weight.
Bill

[XTfreak]

thanks for the input guys...i think i will probably end up getting a 60lb tomkat and have it set for 50lb for now and adjust it up as i get used to the weight. i've shot a 53lb bowtech commander and felt that was a good comfortable weight, so i think a 60lb set at 50 will be a good place to start.

Plus i think 60lb will be enough for what i'd like to hunt (pigs/goats).

man talking about this is already getting me excited. can't wait to fire that first shot at something that moves!!!
A modern 60lb bow will be adaquate enough to take any game you wish to hunt almost anywhere in the world. As long as you have good shot placment and a shaving sharp quality broadhead..
Bill