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Title: Shorten limbs / weight gain
Post by: perry f. on December 28, 2012, 06:36:00 PM
I have a  mild r/d longbow that I made. It was one of my first, and there are a few things I'd like to re-do. The limb tip overlays are my first attempt (not pretty) and the draw weight is less than I wanted. I'm thinking about cutting an 1" off each end, to re-do overlays and gain draw weight. Anyone have any idea how much I could expect to gain?
Title: Re: Shorten limbs / weight gain
Post by: kennym on December 28, 2012, 06:39:00 PM
6# on my D/R from 64" to 62"
Title: Re: Shorten limbs / weight gain
Post by: Robertfishes on December 28, 2012, 06:41:00 PM
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Title: Re: Shorten limbs / weight gain
Post by: John Scifres on December 28, 2012, 09:23:00 PM
I assume 3# for each inch taken from the length.  There are many variables but that is at least in the ballpark.