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Old 10-08-2006, 10:27 AM   #1
 
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Default new draw weight

just got a new bow and went to a true 70lb draw. how much speed will i lose if i drop to 65?
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Old 10-09-2006, 01:28 PM   #2
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Default RE: new draw weight

2 fps/lb is the norm so the total would be 10 fps. Not enough to worry about unless you rutoinely shoot beyond 40 yards or so. What's probably more important is the better accuracy you'll get by dropping the weight which more than makes up for any speed difference.
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