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If you can send it back to the original bowyer that is maybe best. If not there is the 'bow hospital'-a sponsor here.......they can help you out.
Posts: 8752 | From: Los Gatos, California | Registered: Jun 2005
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I have had a couple done[3] by the original bowyer. They took 4-6 pounds off. It depends on the bow and how much they have to work with. When laid up if they hit the target poundage right on there is most likely more to work with . If they had to bring it to poundage, less. Give Whip a call at the bow Hospital he can steer you in the direction.
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If the original bowyer is still around and willing to do the work that is always a good first phone call. He should have records of exactly what went into the bow initially, and whether any weight was taken off when it was built. I need to be conservative when taking weight off, because I don't normally have that information.
Generally speaking, 10% of the original weight of the bow can be safely taken off. But that does vary some, so never know until I start working it. How much are you hoping to reduce the weight by?
Posts: 8754 | From: Lake Mills, WI | Registered: Mar 2003
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i was thinkin to try an get 5-6 lbs .....dont know if i should just move on to another bow or mess with this one? (its not my go to bow) thanks for the help
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I would definitely listen to "Whip". That is some good advice. If you decide to use "Whip", rest assured he'll do a great job. By the way, the only time I have had weight reduced on a bow it appeared to perform better (actually seemed faster) after the weight reduction. I have had others tell me the same thing.
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What I usually tell people is that if it just a bow that doesn't have any particular meaning or attachement for you, then simply selling it and buying another in the desired weight is the way to go. Weight reduction requires refinishing, and by the time your done you have invested another $150 into the bow.
If the bow is in rough shape and needs a facelift anyway, then the weight reduction starts making more sense. And of course if the bow has a history with you, like it took your first deer, was received as a gift, etc, etc, then it really may have some personal attachment that makes a weight reduction a good investment.
As far as a bow actually performing better after a reduction, I have heard that a number of times. I think it can be attributed to the fact that when you shoot a lighter weight bow often times you can end up drawing the bow all the way back and use good form and back tension. With a bow that is too heavy, most people tend to "short draw" and that can cause all kinds of problems.
In other words, many people who are overbowed actually are pulling less weight than the bow is marked at. Say 60# @ 28", but if in reality the shot is going off when you reach 26" of draw you are really only shooting 54# anyway. Now when the weight is reduced to 54# @ 28" and you actually pull the bow all the way back to 28", I think it is very realistic that your shooting will improve. The bow isn't performing better at a lower weight, rather, the arrow is being loosed at a full 28", and the longer power stroke will increase performance.
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I fully agree with "Whip". Increased draw length, better form, and longer power stroke should lend itself to better accuracy and performance. These are all advantages of shooting bows that are properly tuned for your needs.
Posts: 3060 | From: Texas | Registered: Jan 2004
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3pc?...maybe trade for new limbs the correct weight?
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Whip has is right RE draw length/draw weight. Coming to full draw with a bow weight you can handle comfortably is a heck of a lot more efficient and fun than when you are over-bowed!
Kris
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joe tells it like it is - good, solid, sane advice for all us folk to take a listen and follow.
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