Rework bow grip ?

[Pine]

I am thinking of having my Bear Take down " B " handle grip reworked to be a low wrist like my long bow .

 I was wondering if I am being foolish or would I truly like shooting it as much as my longbow ?

I do realize that it would hurt the value of the bow but it was a gift from my wife and I intend on keeping it .

Sense I have learned to shoot the longbow I cant shoot the recurve .

So any input ?  

[Pine]

Wow no opinions ?

[cyred4d]

It is your bow. If you think it will make it shoot better for you go for it. I have seen a C riser reworked that way.

[ron w]

I would make it fit your needs.....I have done it myself. Just take your time and do a little at a time......you can always take more off....can't put it back on....lol! Go for it.

[T Folts]

Why not is a bow that you want to keep and shoot, might just as well make it something you like.

[Ric O'Shay]

If it doesn't work for you anymore, sounds like you only have two options. Either get rid of it or do what is necessary to make it work.

I've had a few longbows that I have not hesitated to take a wood rasp and sandpaper to the grip. After they fit my hand, they actually shot better for me. Still have a couple of them on my rack.

[snag]

The one thing to be aware of is if you ever want to sell the bow it will be harder, if not, impossible.
That said, I think along the lines of Ric...make it work.

[macbow]

I re worked a similar recurve handle for a friend that only had part of his hand and could only shoot a straight grip.

I used automotive body filler.

There is a product called  Apoxie clay that would probably be easier to work.

[Igor]

I've reworked a couple to suit me....as it has been said before go slow....taking a little material off at a time.


good luck

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Glenn

[Pokerdaddy]

I've been wanting to do this to a 2011 K-Mag.  When done shaping, what product do you apply to reseal?

[paoliguy]

I have always been afraid of getting the finish to match after reshaping. I have a longbow that I want to re shape just can't work up the nerve to start in on it. If you do it, I'd like to see how it turns out.

One of the reasons that I shoot longbows from blanks is that I know I will be changing the grip anyway. I have adjusted the grip on all but three of the bows that I have owned over the years. I start with a new combo wood rasp, then 60 grit cutting sand paper, then progessively lighter. Remember that once the grip is the right size and shape, stop gripping it. The oil from your hands can fight with the finish. I use satin Minwax to reseal and tape off the rest of the bow to prevent over spray. One kinda needs to watch the that the grip does not try to move the center of the bow up or down.