Compound Bows~Stress on older shoulder? (load, difference)

[keninaz]

I learned to use a standard bow when I was 7.
I had my own recurve bow and hunted with it for a few years and was quite good with it.
But now I am older and I have had surgery on my right shoulder once already and I would rather not push that issue again.
I don't have any signs that I am having a problem with the shoulder and I was wondering just how much less stress a compound bow today puts on the shoulder?
I have lots of open space and I used to enjoy shooting bows for recreation.
Are there any advantages to the compound bow for an older shooter?

[Vizio]

Originally Posted by keninaz

I learned to use a standard bow when I was 7.
I had my own recurve bow and hunted with it for a few years and was quite good with it.
But now I am older and I have had surgery on my right shoulder once already and I would rather not push that issue again.
I don't have any signs that I am having a problem with the shoulder and I was wondering just how much less stress a compound bow today puts on the shoulder?
I have lots of open space and I used to enjoy shooting bows for recreation.
Are there any advantages to the compound bow for an older shooter?

I shoot a Bear Lights Out. I think it's about 10 years old. My first bow was a Bear Whitetail II -- which I think was made in the 80's. The difference is that when I draw the newer one back, it has an 80% let-off. So...it's a 65 pound draw, but it only takes 20% of that to hold it at full draw. That's a big one.

Of course, in my state, it's also legal to bowhunt with crossbows, so I use a crossbow if I'm hunting from a blind. I've got a 31" draw, so no blind I have will allow me to draw back. It is good in many ways -- obviously there is no drawing and holding...but it's also a lot more difficult to reload and shoot again if needed.

[Czechsix]

Biggest advantage for you (and me, for that matter) is that a modern compound can often be detuned to really low poundage.

For instance, my wife runs a Bowtech, hers is dialed in around 17#. But it can easily be brought up to 65#.

Same draw length, you'll need different spine for the arrows, more than likely, but at least you can start slow and work your way up.

The other thing is learn a proper draw. I've had multiple dislocations on both shoulders ( I refuse to get surgery), and I had to relearn my draw technique to utilize my back instead of shoulders and arms.

A good pro tackle shop can help out quite a bit.