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Offline Alvey

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Shorting a bow
« on: February 15, 2021, 08:20:13 PM »
I’m sure there’s some variables in Bows but If  I have 64’’ 60@28 Mild R&D LB and shorten it in 1’’ increments Roughly how many pounds will I gain per inch?
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Re: Shorting a bow
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2021, 08:21:22 PM »
5 pounds by removing 1 inch from both ends.
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Re: Shorting a bow
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2021, 08:25:42 PM »
Thanks Roy, So I cut 1’’ off both ends I gain ten pounds correct?
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Re: Shorting a bow
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2021, 08:32:27 PM »
No, 5 pound if you take one inch off both ends
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Re: Shorting a bow
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2021, 08:37:39 PM »
Okey thanks
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Re: Shorting a bow
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2021, 12:35:58 PM »
With that 60 pounder at least 5. Lighter bows prolly lose less.
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