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Started by Llamma1, February 16, 2012, 05:27:00 PM

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Llamma1

February 16, 2012, 05:27:00 PM
I have a 43 pound hickory longbow that is unbacked. I was wondering how much draw weight it would add if I backed it with bamboo. I need a 55 pound bow to hunt elk and haven't had the time to make one between work and family. Any help would be much appreciated.
Now then, get your equipment—your quiver and bow—and go out to the open country to hunt some wild game for me.

PEARL DRUMS

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February 16, 2012, 06:07:00 PM
More than you want! You would have re-tiller and get rid of some excess draw weight.

Nim-rod

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February 16, 2012, 07:10:00 PM
And get the back prefectly flat and even.
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Pat B

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February 16, 2012, 07:26:00 PM
If it has a good back you can add a compression strong wood as a belly lam. Osage or ipe comes to mind!
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!
TGMM Family of the Bow
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