I have wanted a Widow longbow for sometime. A few months ago I came across a killer deal for a 66" LX-Bocote Longbow 2003 t/d system, much less than you'll ever see one for. I had to jump all over it!!! I thought this was the one. I shoot it decent but this hand shock has GOT to GO! I have tried changing brace height, Heavier arrows, different string silencers and am at a loss. I am fairly new to Trad. though but I am loving it Trad. so far. Finally have 2 kills under my belt w/ my MAII.
I have heard That is just how these longbows are. This thing will literally rattle you and just about give you a headache after enough shots. Maybe my MAII w/ an 8 5/8" B.H. has spoiled me though. My Checkmate Crusader has much less than my LX Widow. Pls. help if you have any suggestions or ideas. Thank you!
Hi Stik, I've owned 2 widow longbows still own a new style t/d as a matter of fact it is my go to bow. I have felt hand shock in every longbow I've ever shot except the widows. The one I have now is 57 lbs. and I shoot a 605gr arrow off of it. I use a hand down or broken wrist grip and its absolutly dead in my hand on release.It just occured to me that you may have a non fast flight type string on it and that will make your teeth rattle. Try a new string either from widow or anyone making a D-97 string.
Don't grip it like a recurve, grip it tighter if that don't work send it to me LOL.
Try the smaller size limbsavers, They go on the belly just past the fadeouts.