Does it make a difference?

[huntn30inchers]

I shoot a hoyt v-tech set at 60 pounds. The bow is nothing to draw but its comfortable and I can hold it forever. Would i be able to notice the extra speed if I cranked it 5 or 10 pounds or should I just leave it the way it is?

 

[BuckSnort]

Yes you would notice a difference in speed,but you might have to go to a stiffer/heavier arrow which might not gain you much in the long run. With the right arrow 60 lbs will kill anything with fur.

 

[BOHNTR]

I'm currently shooting 61 lbs......complete pass-throughs are still the norm. If you're comfortable shooting that weight, it should work fine. Good luck and have fun.

BOHNTR )))---------->

 

[Lien2]

Another advantage of cranking it up a bit is that bows perform better at or near their peak draw weight. If you can handle the extra weight, I say do it.
Good luck

Lien2

 

[2rocky]

You will notice the incerease in speed at 40 yards and more. Your pin gaps in your sight will tighten up. With the same weight arrow, you may only gain 2-4 pounds of KE. If you don't have a chronograph use this site to estimate your arrow speed.

http://www.prairieshack.com/speed.html

Then you can calculate your Kinetic energy, just knowing your speed and arrow weight

http://www.prairieshack.com/kinetic.html

All in all, remember, a slow hit is better than a fast miss.

 

[ELKMASTER101]

thats cool,
305 fps