Thread: Why are compact frames stiffer?
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Old 10-02-09 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by tatfiend
With the right alloy an aluminum spring could be made...
And in fact are.

...but it's life would be very short and allowed deflection pretty minimal.
Actually, they make some crossbow prods in aluminum alloy.

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