The " acceptable" line in the sand, would be in line with their own rules of fair chase.....and that would be any bow that is drawn by and held by hand, what ever the let-off % is. And that it is legal by state wildlife laws to hunt with....thats it.
So Bow, perhaps in the future a compound bow will have 90% or higher letoff and thats ok to be allowed?
Breakdown of holding weight at full draw at 65 lbs. and 70 lbs.
50%........32.5 lbs........... 35
60%........26 lbs.............. 28
65%........22.75 lbs......... 24.2
70%........19.5 lbs........... 21
75%........16.25 lbs......... 17.5
80%........13 lbs............. 14
85%........9.75 lbs.......... 10.5
So at where is the line drawn? Beats me. Pope & Young is Pope & Young....either abide by their rules or don' t enter...........its very simple!