I shot both and got a Liberty. I could shoot a 70# Liberty, no problem. I felt a 60# Pat would get close to the same speed, but decided to try the new Freedom cam. If you can shoot 70#, the Patriot will be noticeably faster. I felt the Liberty was a little quieter. But both are still very quiet. With your draw length, I don't think a half inch of brace height is a real concern. Either bow will serve you very well.