too tight of a draw is a killer for me, not into sucking golf balls through a straw. I will pitch it a grab another, no point in paying for a bad experience. When I fire up, I usually bring my punch and cutter. I punch first and draw test and taste, if good I fire up. If the draw is slightly snug for preference I will cut it. It is rare that I come across a really plugged stick as I keep my stash at 63-65% and most sit for about 6 months before getting lit, that has greatly reduced the amount of snug sticks that I come across.