i have some lighter ones, and my yew will also be lighter than that, it just ended up that weight, and handled it nicely so i figured i would train with it for strength training, i am actually pretty accurate with it, now just to get it back those last 2 or so inches, and as far as a scale, i found one at bass pro sops im going to get next time im there, it goes to 400lbs( don't worry im not planing on going that high unless its a crossbow)