Len- funny you mention the BT Equalizer. I played with a friend's EQ which also had their "27 inch" module on it. I measured that to be long as well,just under 27.5" for the bow I tested. And at over 61lbs it sent my 310gr arrow at 301fps. First time my chrono saw numbers over 300fps at shorter drawlengths. It was a nice bow- but it didn't get me to buy one.

When my other X-Force mods come in, I'll set it up for a true 27" AMO draw and get some more numbers. Hopefully early next week.

ijimmy- the speed has to come from somewhere, so yes the draw poundage starts very early in the cycle and goes to aboutthe end with a short valley. Which is why I ordered a 60# version. At 62#, I have no complaints. I don't think I (me personally) would want a 70# for hunting. Sure, I could pull it back, but I doubt people can do it nice and smooth especially on a frigid morning after sitting there in the cold for two hours. I just don't need a 70# bow of this model, or any model for that matter. With the speeds and efficiencies that modern compounds are producing- I have no reason to look past lower-60# ranges. And that's at my short drawlength!

It doesn't have much of a wide valley, and I would think trying to let down a 70# version smoothly in a treestand would be kinda rough- it ramps up quick. But again, that is why I went with a 60# version. I disagree that my 62# bow feels like a 70# version. I find it quite manageable and nice to shoot (so far). I got used to the draw cycle very quickly and never thought about it again until I went to shoot my target bow and how completely different that bow then felt! I let some others shoot the X-Force, and I may have sold one on the spot- they liked it that much and saw the speed numbers I was getting.

The valley isfarily short so if you're a "creeper" this bow can want to take off if you're not paying attention. But I can't say that I ever creep, so I never noticed it. I think creeping forward on the shot may also be a sign that your draw is a little long. Proper draw will let you engage your back muscles at full draw and keep you solid.

I'll reserve accuracy judgements until I get some new arrows made up and put some range time in. Trying to get some groups with a draw that is 3/4" too long for me is kind of pointless at the moment.