True draw weight???

[Wudstix]

I always measure to the throat of the grip.  27 3/8".

[ishoot4thrills]

Originally posted by Orion:
I've been shooting sticks for about 60 years now, and the AMO standard has been around for quite a while.  No need to get your undies in a bundle.  The 26 1/4 measurement, plus 1 3/4  will be very close to measuring to the back of the bow for most bows because most bow riser throats are about 1 1/2 to 2 inches deep.

For 90% of the bows out there, the AMO measurement will be within1/4 inch (or closer) of the back of the bow measurement.  That translates into 1/2# of draw weight, or less.  That's close enough for me.  Or stating it another way, either one is close enough for me. Don't sweat the small stuff.

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[ChuckC]

What difference does it make where or how you measure it.  You pull an arrow to some point, whatever or wherever that is doesn't matter.  Check the weight at the same point.  Heck, make a mark on the arrow (somewhere where it contacts the riser), make a mark on the riser (so that they match up), then measure to the same match.

ChuckC

[ishoot4thrills]

ChuckC, it would make a difference if you're trying to sell the bow or trade it off, at the least. A person would want to be accurate in the description if posting for sale online, especially. So, in that case, a standard in accurately measuring draw weight would be invaluable.