Cold Bow 2026 QnA Thread

[robby denning]

@darrenk75b welcome to the CBC and good opening shot (post #96)

you mentioned let-off on your hunting bow vs target bow.

Something I've always wondered, my old Martin was 65% let-off and when these new bows came out with like 80/85%, I'm not convinced I'm shooting better. Yes, I can hold longer, but muy accuracy isn't much different. Is this just in my head or will less let-off help a guy shoot better?

 

[well_known_rokslider]

@darrenk75b welcome to the CBC and good opening shot (post #96)

you mentioned let-off on your hunting bow vs target bow.

Something I've always wondered, my old Martin was 65% let-off and when these new bows came out with like 80/85%, I'm not convinced I'm shooting better. Yes, I can hold longer, but muy accuracy isn't much different. Is this just in my head or will less let-off help a guy shoot better?

Less activation/reliance on the stronger, more stable back muscles? I could get behind that theory.

 

[Jstumbaugh]

@darrenk75b welcome to the CBC and good opening shot (post #96)

you mentioned let-off on your hunting bow vs target bow.

Something I've always wondered, my old Martin was 65% let-off and when these new bows came out with like 80/85%, I'm not convinced I'm shooting better. Yes, I can hold longer, but muy accuracy isn't much different. Is this just in my head or will less let-off help a guy shoot better?

I shoot a Reckoning Target bow at 60lbs and a Solution hunting bow at 70lbs. The let off on the Reckoning has no creep and a higher holding weight than the Solution. I shoot it much better for sure but I wouldn't want to have to hold it vey long waiting for an animal to position right.

 

[lak2004]

Got my 2nd shot in finally, I think I am going to reevaluate my sight after this cold bow. I also want to try the small wire stabilizer instead of the beer stinger bar combo I have.

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[CorbLand]

I have started putting the stats together about 50% of the way through.

Everything is tracking pretty close to the previous year. The biggest differences so far are that the Hit mode has changed from 2 to 3 and the Hit average is about .25 higher.

We will see if the late bloomers can bring that down.

 

[robby denning]

I have started putting the stats together about 50% of the way through.

Everything is tracking pretty close to the previous year. The biggest differences so far are that the Hit mode has changed from 2 to 3 and the Hit average is about .25 higher.

We will see if the late bloomers can bring that down.

All right, Corb I was hoping you would take this on, just hadn’t had time to reach out. I thought it was trending a little more accurate too. Can’t wait to see what you come up with. Thanks again.

@realunlucky

 

[Billy Goat]

@darrenk75b welcome to the CBC and good opening shot (post #96)

you mentioned let-off on your hunting bow vs target bow.

Something I've always wondered, my old Martin was 65% let-off and when these new bows came out with like 80/85%, I'm not convinced I'm shooting better. Yes, I can hold longer, but muy accuracy isn't much different. Is this just in my head or will less let-off help a guy shoot better?

Holding weight (less letoff) is generally more forgiving.

Low holding weight and its pretty easy to push the string around with your nose.

I prefer an aggressive backwall, keeps me honest.

The letoff % is just a suggestion
String/cable lengths you can kinda get what you want.

 

[Trumpkin The Dwarf]

Man… it feels like this dried up all of a sudden. Still stuck below 100 shooters means we should… close it and increase the draw odds!? #gimmethemnockers #freealphaglass

 

[darrenk75b]

@darrenk75b welcome to the CBC and good opening shot (post #96)

you mentioned let-off on your hunting bow vs target bow.

Something I've always wondered, my old Martin was 65% let-off and when these new bows came out with like 80/85%, I'm not convinced I'm shooting better. Yes, I can hold longer, but muy accuracy isn't much different. Is this just in my head or will less let-off help a guy shoot better?

For me, the higher holding weight requires me to be a bit more engaged in my shot and less prone to creeping forward. Another thing, the higher holding weight results in higher string tension at full draw, reducing slightly the effects of face pressure, etc. on the string. Ultimately a bit more forgiving. But, for a hunting bow where you may need to stay at full draw, the higher letoff is certainly an advantage. I've been shooting my target bow almost solely the last few months before the CBC, so the switch to my hunting bow was VERY noticeable.

 

[well_known_rokslider]

I told myself I wouldn't create an account for my 7 year old to take part but if it's still at 97 after the weekend I may not be able to resist the urge any longer!