Looking for recommendation for a bow.
I have a bad shoulder so looking for something that has a easy draw. Looking to buy used. Kinda thinking a Mathews no cam or a creed. This will be used for elk hunting.
any opinions?

Dealing with this same thing.

Stay away from any turbo bows or bows with real aggressive cams.

I shoot a hoyt rx4 ultra with little issues. I've also shot the zero cam with no issues. So you are on to something. I can also shoot a recurve with out any issues.

I'm sure everyone is different, but for me the top of the cam roll is the worst or the let off. Matter fact I at this point I can't let it down. I have to release the arrow.

Good luck with your seach.

 

I think the no cam is a great choice for a smooth draw cycle.
(Side note from my experience)
Not sure of your injury but I had a bum shoulder for a couple years. Thought I would need surgery. I finally let off of the shooting for a bit, several months actually. Turned my bow down and got a couple cortisone shots and it healed up and feel great now..

 

I think the no cam is a great choice for a smooth draw cycle.
(Side note from my experience)
Not sure of your injury but I had a bum shoulder for a couple years. Thought I would need surgery. I finally let off of the shooting for a bit, several months actually. Turned my bow down and got a couple cortisone shots and it healed up and feel great now..
I have had 3 surgeries on my right shoulder, last one was a full shoulder replacement. My results are disappointing, always in pain. Not sure I can draw back the easiest of bows.

 

I'd get some PT to strengthen up the shoulder and work on some light poundage bows. And if you have to go light on the poundage, go heavy on the arrows.

 

Fwiw, I've known a lot of people who have shot a long time that don't have an optimum draw. A lot of people draw with a low elbow which puts more stress on your arm/shoulder. Not trying to insult you, but just in case, make sure you are using a high elbow and your upper back muscles to draw/hold your bow. Also, consider a Saunders Power Pull to help with your strength. You can use one or both bands. It might be good for strengthening the right muscles.

Otherwise, I agree extreme cams are probably going to be a bad idea. I would probably start with a very weak bow for you and plan to replace it if you get strong enough. If you can find a low letoff eccentric wheel bow at least to practice with that would be good.

Good luck. I'm going to start back shooting again this year myself with a goal to bow hunt again and maybe shoot some competitions. We'll see.

 

Like mentioned above low poundage. Mathews has the mission bow that go from like 16 to 70 lbs.

Even if you bought one just for practice through out the year then use a hunting bow like your no cam modle for season. It would allow you to work up from the lowest pounds to where you want to hunt possibly?

 

Strengthening exercises for archery: 9 Strength and Conditioning Exercises for Archery


A few other exercises I had with my PT a few years ago involved rolling a soccer ball against the wall in tiny circles. And stretching a resistance band in multiple directions to help with accessory muscles. Nerve flossing helped too.

I started mixing in trad archery with lighter poundage as part of my conditioning too. A 35-45# entry level recurve won't set you back too much.

 

Like others have said. Strengthen and be careful. I have had issues with both shoulders including a subluxation (pretty much a dislocation but I got it back in with help from a buddy) while drawing on an elk at a weird angle with terrible form. Plus a Hoyt with aggressive cams and 80 lb limbs...... Not blaming the Hoyt, just saying. I now shoot a Prime and it is the easiest and smoothest of mine and my buddies' bows. Its a three or four year old model now.... The others I am comparing with have late model Hoyt, Matthews, Bowtech, and a PSE in the bunch....all at about 70lbs. Start lower on the poundage and work up either way though....

 

Consider a 60lb bow in addition to less aggressive cams. My shoulders have some old injuries and going to 60lb has helped me. Plus, I can draw and hold longer in hunting situations. 60lb is still plenty of energy for hunting situations.

 

Find a 50lb strothers hope or go buy a new moxie Angel, these are excellent bows and very easy to draw. Also try to find a rip shot release, I think the guy who use to make them lives in Lebanon OR or did, mine was a lifesaver after surgery and it teaches you to shoot with your back muscles and not your shoulder muscles.