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How a Compound Bow’s Draw Cycle Changes Across Price Tiers

Compound archer at full draw side view showing proper draw weight technique

Spec sheets tell you what’s different between a $400 bow and a $1,200 bow. This guide explains what those differences actually feel like to shoot — and which tier your current archery stage belongs in.

Let-Off Explained: How Compound Bow Cams Make Heavy Draw Weights Holdable

compound bow cam

Let-off is the percentage your compound bow’s holding weight drops at full draw. Here’s how the cams pull off that trick, why 65%, 75%, and 90% feel completely different at the shot, and how to pick the right number for hunting or target.