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Old 03-19-2005, 08:52 PM
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I am planning to use my bow this season.
I plan to use the same set up for turkeys as for deer with the following exceptions:
Reduce draw weight from 65 lbs to 50 - 55 lbs.
I will be using expandable broadheads.
Anyone have any suggestions?
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Old 04-06-2005, 07:18 AM
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I use the exact same setup I do for deer. Expandables, I didn't lower my draw since my bow has like 80% letoff and I can hold it for quite a while at 70 pounds I think I'm only holding like 14 so I can sit there all day with my bow drawn if I have too

Anyhow the combination seems to work



If you're allowed to in your state, I'd suggest using a blind like a double bull. They sure make it easy to do the hard part; getting to full draw on a bird without him seeing you
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Old 04-06-2005, 11:32 AM
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I agree with Petey. If you're comfortable with where your bow is set now, I would leave it the way it is. Even set at 50 to 55 lbs. you should have complete pass-through if you shoot at reasonable range. Shooting turkeys is not a lot different than shooting white tail, other than smaller targets. I'm not sure I would change a thing. JMO
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Old 04-07-2005, 05:42 PM
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Thanks for the advise guys.
I do plan to use my pop up blind.
I will take your advise and keep my current set up.
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