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Originally Posted by Daniel_
Question to TH - is a compound bow any different to use?
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Sorry for the late reply!
Yes, a compound is very different than a recurve or traditional longbow. Compounds have a "let off" at the end of the draw, so if you hold your shot, you're not actually holding the full weight of the bow. Mine has an 80% let off, so instead of 75lbs, it drops to 15lbs, which someone could hold for quite some time waiting for the perfect shot. Also, as others mentioned, you can adjust the draw weight to some degree. Mine goes from 60-75lbs.
Also, my recurve has no aiming device, so shooting it accurately takes TONS of practice and patience. The compound, however, the basic principles are the same as shooting a rifle, so within a few shots, you can be pretty on target.