Weight reduction---widow owners

[Arctic Hunter]

My limbs are 59@30 on my PSA (drawn to 30.5). I'm thinking of getting them reduced to 56@30. Black widow says it shouldn't be a problem.

For those that have done it, could you tell any difference in smoothness, sound, or appearance after having a set of limbs reduced? I can easily handle the weight where it's at now, by only for about 10-20 arrows before fatigue sets in. My shoulder is jacked up and seems to bother me more lately.

Other than shooting less weight than what I prefer, I'm trying to figure out if there are any problems associated with doing a weight reduction.

[DennyK]

I've had this done before, when you get them back they will look brand new. No issues with smoothness or noise. They may be able to take more then 3# off them depending how close they came to hitting poundage when the limbs were made.

Denny

[PaulDeadringer29]

I've had it done on a 56" PCH that was 55@28 and they got it down to 51@28. They looked brand new when I got them back and it made for a better shooting bow for me. Quick turnaround and reasonable price, I was very happy.

[Caughtandhobble]

I had the same experience as the above post... You may think about selling that bow and buying one closer to the weight you want. I doubt a 3 or 4 pound reduction is going to help that shoulder out. You do need to keep in mind that the reduction is going to cost you around $225. The extra money could be applied to a new bow if you sell your present bow. Good luck with which ever choice you make.

Ben

[KAZ]

I had it done on my 1987 HS60 that was all black. 57lbs @28". I injured my fingers and shoulder and opted for a weight reduction. At the same time I had them tiller for 3 Under.  The limbs turned out to be a beautiful blonde maple under all that black. I had them leave the blonde maple but add Diamondback skins, refinished the handle original black. She's 52lbs @28" and more beautiful & smoother than ever!!! If you'd like the weight reduction, go for it...

[Arctic Hunter]

Cool. Thanks guys. I will probably send it back tomorrow. I had this one custom made, and would like to keep it. I really don't want to go any lighter than 56-57# at my draw anyway. Just hope I can get it back before turkey season. Gotta retune arrows and everything.....

[maxwell]

Had it done recently absolutely no problems

[CoachBGriff]

Getting it back before turkey season may be an issue.  

I just put in an order for a new bow last week, and they are running 10 to 11 weeks to build a new one right now.

[Arctic Hunter]

Yeah, I've thought about the wait time. I've decided to think it over through the spring, and maybe do it around May. I can handle the weight for right now, just not for 60-70 arrows like i was. I'd rather not cut it close.

I have never owned a widow, but have had weight reduced from 3-4 bows over the years, and it was always better after the weight got reduced!

Bisch

[BWallace10327]

I believe the reduction/refinish time is more like 2-5 weeks.  I sent a PL II back to be reduced/refinished on the 19th of December and got it back mid January.  It looks like a brand new bow, plus I shoot it just as well for longer periods of time.  You could also keep an eye out for used limbs, or even order new lighter limbs for a PSA.

[Rollie]

Hey Donald, I had both my SA's done, They came back looking new. I did not notice any difference in anyway, with smoothness or sound. I did change my whole arrow and head weight set up though. Very positive experience!

Rollie.  

[Arctic Hunter]

Well...I went ahead and bit the bullet. I packaged the limbs up this evening and will be mailing them out in the morning. I sent Roger an email to let him know they were going to be on the way. I'm crossing my fingers it gets done before turkey season starts.

Hopefully, 56# will feel a little better on my shoulder. I know it will be more than enough for whitetails, as I've killed a few with my last PSA at that weight already. I'll admit, I initially had some concerns about elk hunting with it.

Now I have to figure out what I'm going to do in my spare time until I get my bow back.

[BWallace10327]

I wouldn't hesitate to hunt anything with a 56# Widow, especially if you've got a 30" draw.  I have a 52# PCH that spits a 575 grain arrow just as quickly as a 57# longbow I used to own and had no reservations about hunting anything with. Good luck, you'll be happy with the refinish/reduction.