wet bow

[gilbarbarian]

I had a 61# osage self bow that I have shot for almost a year. Then I went hunting in the rain, now it is a 50# bow.  I am assuming not having any kind of weather proofing is the reason.  is this true?

[hova]

if you shot it wet , id say you might have caused some set...


maybe someone can give you some caul info.


-hov

[Pat B]

It should dry back out and unless you added set, your weight should come back up. If it is still wet clamp it down in reflex and give it a month to dry. If you haven't sealed the bow, go ahead and seal the back or it might check. Leave the rest unsealed so the moisture can escape.

[hova]

i thought he meant he shot it wet ,which is what i thought would make it lose teh weight.


good luck and let us knkow what happens


-ghov