SA- Where does the Hornet have a larger brace height? I just measured mine at 7.75" with my current configuration.

Range- just for you I went downstairs and weighed a few arrows and threw them through my chrono. Current draw is just a hair over 27" . Current poundage is just under 65# on my scale which I consider to be accurate within 1 pound either way through the 30-70 range. I have string leeches installed on the string, along with a d-loop and two tied-in nock points.

402gr arrow = 248fps (ave of three shots, all within .5fps of each other)
328gr arrow (just over IBO) = 270fps (ave of three shots, all within .5fps of each other)

Keep in mind that chrono' s can differ as much as 3%, so your mileage may vary. I' ve never verified my chrono with a calibrated unit.

So if you go by the general rule of " 7fps-ish" or so per inch of draw, at 30" draw and without the string leeches you' d be over Merlin' s stated 298fps IBO at 70#' s. Plus I have 1/4" more brace than they advertise as well!