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Title: Custom bow question re: 3 under
Post by: TruffleShuffle on June 09, 2017, 09:02:00 PM
I am thinking about buying my first custom longbow.  Are there any modifications I should request of the bowyer given I shoot 3 under and will most likely use a fixed crawl?  Should the shelf be cut slightly higher or the tiller changed?
Title: Re: Custom bow question re: 3 under
Post by: Rick Richard on June 09, 2017, 09:19:00 PM
Tiller needs to be at least even. May not be a bad idea to think along the lines of ILF if you are going to do fixed crawl, string walking or any other non traditional techniques.
Title: Re: Custom bow question re: 3 under
Post by: TruffleShuffle on June 09, 2017, 09:32:00 PM
Thanks.  I am wanting a Maddog Prairie Predator.
Title: Re: Custom bow question re: 3 under
Post by: BenBow on June 09, 2017, 11:20:00 PM
I run 1/8" negative tiller on my longbow and I shoot two under with a 7/8" crawl. The bow is quiet and shoots great. I still have a higher nocking point but not as high as a positive tillered bow.
Title: Re: Custom bow question re: 3 under
Post by: M60gunner on June 09, 2017, 11:20:00 PM
Yes, just ask him to tiller it even. Should be an option on his order form. I had my custom tilled even and I shoot split finger. I have my ILF bows set the same way. I see no difference but then agian I an'it crack shot.
Title: Re: Custom bow question re: 3 under
Post by: Jim Keller on June 10, 2017, 12:37:00 PM
I sent you a pm.
Title: Re: Custom bow question re: 3 under
Post by: tradarcher4fun on June 10, 2017, 04:54:00 PM
I'm shooting 3 under and all my bows are tillered even.   Bows are quiet with no hand shock.  Arrow flight is fine.
Title: Re: Custom bow question re: 3 under
Post by: Holm-Made on June 11, 2017, 05:58:00 PM
Let the bowyer know how you intend to shoot the bow.  He will need that info.