Draw Weights

Some articles on draw weights, draw, draw weight:

English Longbow - Description - Draw Weights
... Estimates for the draw of these bows varies considerably ... of the Society of Archer-Antiquaries, believed the weapon had a supreme draw weight of only 80–90 lbf (360–400 N) ... Other sources suggest significantly higher draw weights ...

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