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Title: Question About Limb Tips and String Grooves
Post by: BoonRoto on January 18, 2011, 11:15:00 PM
I purchased a bow from a forum member here, the bow is beautiful, brand new and shoots great. The comapny that manufactured the bow is one I have been looking at for some time. The question I have is this. The string grooves are not even close to being even from side to side. One string groove is about 1/8 inch lower then the other. I know this doesn't sound like much but I am a VERY particular person and I don't have the experience to know if this is a big deal or not when it comes to the performance of the bow.

I did not mention it to the person I purchased it from but should I contact the bowyer?


Thanks, Andrew
Title: Re: Question About Limb Tips and String Grooves
Post by: hova on January 18, 2011, 11:32:00 PM
shouldnt have bought it if you werent happy with it. you will rarely see a perfect pair of grooves.


welcome to the forum.

-hov
Title: Re: Question About Limb Tips and String Grooves
Post by: Bradford on January 19, 2011, 01:01:00 AM
Look for limb twist.  I have had to un match my nocks to get rid of a bit of twist.

If there is no twist and the string goes down the center of the bow, it will be fine and shoot fine.
Title: Re: Question About Limb Tips and String Grooves
Post by: Osagetree on January 19, 2011, 04:43:00 AM
IMHO,,,, not a problem at all.
Title: Re: Question About Limb Tips and String Grooves
Post by: Art B on January 19, 2011, 09:53:00 AM
Not something I would want or could live with. I would contact the bowyer and see if he'll dress it up for you. Can you show us a picture? Art
Title: Re: Question About Limb Tips and String Grooves
Post by: Trux Turning on January 19, 2011, 09:58:00 AM
I'm with Art- can you show us a picture?
Title: Re: Question About Limb Tips and String Grooves
Post by: Apex Predator on January 19, 2011, 10:24:00 AM
It could be that the limb had twist, and the string groove was deepened on one side to compensate.
Title: Re: Question About Limb Tips and String Grooves
Post by: BoonRoto on January 19, 2011, 10:39:00 AM
If I knew the string grooves were like they are I wouldn't have bought the bow Hova. I thought that would be pretty obvious. Thanks for the welcome.
Title: Re: Question About Limb Tips and String Grooves
Post by: BoonRoto on January 19, 2011, 10:42:00 AM
In regards to you other guys, I will try to get some photos later on today or tommorrow.

Thanks
Title: Re: Question About Limb Tips and String Grooves
Post by: Dmaxshawn on January 19, 2011, 10:51:00 AM
Boon the pics will help us all.  Sometimes it happens like the others have said.    

Shawn