Old Howatt's measuring point?

[Wudstix]

I have a question about the older Howatt's pre-1970, or so.  Thought I heard that they used to measure poundage to the throat of the grip and not the back of the bow.  Also, thought I read/heard that is why many folks thought Howatt's pulled heavier than marked.

[doubleo]

I have a 1964 Hi-Speed that is 45# and it feels like 45#. Never heard anything about measuring poundage to the throat of the grip. I'm sure some were miss marked.

[Wudstix]

So, 26 1/4" to throat of grip/pivot point would be @28" to back of bow, apparently that is the AMO standard.

[Orion]

If the measurement is done right, there should be very little difference between the two.  When measured to the throat of the grip, the measurement is taken at 26 1/4 inches of draw length.  Most bows are 1 5/8-1 3/4, give or take a little to the back of the bow from the throat of the riser grip, so if the measure is taken at 28 inches to the back of the bow, there's really only 1/8-inch or so difference between them, not enough to worry about. 

[Hud]

According to Wikipedia: the ATA was formed in Wisconsin in 1953 and established standards for the industry.  See History about standards. Unfortunately, the page that reflects the 22 specific standards was not available online, link at the bottom to #3 is not shown.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archery_Trade_Association