I shot about 20 or so arrows thru one and i was suprised with the complete lack of hand shock it really was dead in hand and quiet as well. The one i shot was at 70lbs and it was a tough draw but for the speeds it puts up not as bad as i expected. The 6in brace was not a problem in the few arrows i shot thru it and i have far from perfect form. I eventually purchased a ross cardiac but with the pathetic speeds i am getting with it i may get rid of it and pick up a x-force or vulcan.