My new Bowtech Extreme VFT came into the dealer today. I ordered it with 50lb limbs since that is the max draw weight I ever shoot. When I tested an Extreme VFT off his rack a couple of weeks ago he dropped a 60lb model down to 50lbs. The draw was smooth and there was no jump or shock on the release. I test fired my new Extreme with 50lb limbs and the draw curve is harsher and there is definitely shock

Funny thing, the 50lb limb bow shoots my 334gr arrows 7-8fps slower than the 60lb limbs turned down to 50lbs.
So what' s all this about bows shooting more ' efficiently' near their rated limb capacity?