Archery question, draw weights

i pull 61 pounds, and launch my 100 grain broadheads and 200 grain arrows ( totals just under 360g with the inserts) at 270 fps. that has had many pass throughs on deer.
 
I've been using a 45 lb recurve for 32 years. It has killed more deer and hog than you could shake a stick at. My draw length puts it at about 48 pounds of draw.
 
lower every switch

I've gone from 68lbs, 555 gr arrow, 200 fps.........to 65 lb, 555/215.........60lb, 400 gr arrow, 260 fps.............53 lbs, 400 gr, 230 fps (this last an estimate)

My latest bow is quieter, and there is less where and tear on the rig and me!
I still get pass throughs w/ proper shot placement, including on on a quartering away 175 lb biggest ever, at 15 yds. I am also more accurate w/ the light weight rig than I have ever been w/ the 3 others setups, and I don't have to practice as much to maintain that level, though if I want to shoot I can w/o strain or injury.

I am a pretty big guy, active w/ a fitness program (well, until bow season started!) and could pull more, but decided I don't have to.
 
I have an old Samurai bow that dad brought back when he was in the service (WWII). It draws at about 75lbs. I keep it in a special case and take it out once in a while to put a little oil on it (linseed) to keep it from drying out. Its a bit of a bugger to string and even tougher to draw. It makes you appreciate the technology of the compound bow.
 
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