Exactly Straightarrow! If a bow is so well made that it "typically" would put up with a certain amount of dry firing then it only follows that it probably will be a better built and longer lasting bow that is less likely to "break" or need maintenance under normal circumstances without dry firing. One good example is the Excalibur crossbow. Many an Excalibur has been dry fired by accident with no repercussions, other than having to change the shooter pants. I am considering another bow but after seeing various posts about limb cracking and bows "blowing up" I think I will look for a bow that isn't on the cutting edge of performance but rather a bow with less attitude and constantly reliable.