If I were to shorten a takedown recurve by two inches, riser and limb pad angles remains the same. How much of a draw weight increase should I expect? I know this has been discussed before but I can't recall. I am thinking about 5-7 pounds? Thanks
Yeah that's a good ballpark depending on the current draw weight. I think a heavier bow will gain a little more weight per inch cut than a much lighter one.
Sounds right to me. I've done it twice, once on a 29# that went to 34# and one 47# that went to 55#.
5-6#s for me
Thanks, guess I was in the ballpark.
6# for 2" off on my D/Rs , but not sure on a curve...
6-7 pounds per 2" on my D/R longbows but I've never cut down a recurve. Is it a full working curve, static or partially static?
It is a full working recurve.
5-6#'s on my recurves
Jess on the light weight ones (30 some #ers) ive gotten a 3# gain
5-7 pound gain...is that just cutting two inches off while leaving the width alone, or reducing the length and reprofiling the limbs to return the tips to their original width?