draw weight at more then max draw weight?

[Dobermanhunter]

hey guys, so my question tonight is in regard to max draw weight and when its to much? I have a 2006ish pse beast with a max draw weight of 60 pounds. I have the bow set to the max draw weight.. or so I thought, I went to friends place today to do some archery practise and before we began I wanted to see what my draw weight actually was so we attached the bow to a scale that's hung from the roof and attaches to the loop you put your release on. and it turns out that my draw weight is 64 pounds, should I be de tuning it a bit or will it be fine at 4 pounds over the max draw weight? I have no issues drawing it at 64 pounds but im more so worried about bow wear and tear or possible bow explosion or damage? thanks in advanced for any insight

[Ahuntr300]

It's perfectly fine, normal and safe. Bows maxed out with good strings are always 2 to 4 pounds over the maximum stated draw weight.

One thing to make sure of that your arrows are properly spined and weigh a minimum of 5 grains per pound x 64lbs = 320gns.

[Dobermanhunter]

thanks for the quick reply, and good to know how much the max weight can vary from factory specs, im shooting an arrow with a total weight of 363.9 grains

[SitkaAk]

After limbs bottoms out best turn back 1/4-1/2 back so limbs and riser has some expan room less stress on limbs and string.

[Dobermanhunter]

theres still space between limbs and riser for movement from what I can see. but I wouldn't have thought of something like that thanks for information

[AlexF]

Exactly what StikaAK said, 1/4 to 1/2 turn back after bottoming out just to be safe.