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Title: stress lines in recurve
Post by: blacktailchaser on May 30, 2023, 03:53:11 PM

does any one know if this is a serious problem...i just knowticed it to day it hasnt done any thing to my shooting...and they go across the limb..thanks john

Title: Re: stress lines in recurve
Post by: Orion on May 30, 2023, 04:17:29 PM

Those horizontal lines are usually in the finish only and don't affect performance, though they can look a bit ugly.  Fairly common on old bows and shorter bows where the limb bend is greater, particularly if long drawn.  And sometimes, the finish is just too hard and cracks as the limbs are flexed repeatedly.  They usually occur just beyond the fade outs where the limb bend/flex is the most.

Title: Re: stress lines in recurve
Post by: Steelhead on May 30, 2023, 04:54:12 PM

Ditto to what Orion said.

You might think about a refinish of the bow at some point.

Title: Re: stress lines in recurve
Post by: blacktailchaser on May 30, 2023, 08:15:43 PM

thanks guys so...i feel safe now...and it still shoots like a dream..