Weight reduction

[AMP]

I recently acquired a used takedown recurve with two sets of limbs- 61# and 65#. I’m considering having the draw weights reduced on both. Is there a rule of thumb as to how much the draw weight can be reduced? Any suggestions as to who might be able to do the work? I am an avid follower of Trad Gang but this is my first post.

[JRY309]

Most weight reduction is about maybe 10% or some say 3-5#.How much lighter are you looking to go?If more then that you may want to see if you can find a trade or maybe sell them and buy a lighter set?

[Terry Lightle]

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[ChuckC]

There seems to be a good chance that the 65# limbs might be able to see a 5# reduction, which puts you at 60-61#.   You already have one at that range.  Maybe try to sell the second set and get yet another lower set that is unaltered.  ? Maybe

[AMP]

Thanks. I may reduce the 61# limbs a bit. Had rotator cuff surgery and also shoot a lot of sporting clays. Want to spare my shoulder as much as possible. Thanks again.

[McDave]

Because of the rotator cuff surgery, I recommend going for a bow weight of 45-50#, which is lower than it would be possible to reduce your existing limbs.  If you like the grip and the riser, perhaps you can have a new set of limbs made for it, or if not, maybe you should sell the bow you have and buy another new or used one.  If your rotator cuff surgery was recent, you are probably doing rehab excercises, and I would recommend an even lower weight, maybe 30-35#, until your shoulder is fully rehabbed.

[AMP]

The bow in question is a Dale Dye Trails End I blundered into and couldn’t pass up. I finished rehab about 14 months ago and am shooting 55# comfortably. I would like to keep the bow as I shot it well prior to the surgery. Thanks for your response.