Limb Length

[Wolftrail]

I know this subject has come up a zillion times but cannot remember the topic.
My arrow shelfs are 1 1/4" above center. Is it better to shorten the top or bottom limb...?

[Roy from Pa]

Measure up 2 inches from the center of the bow. That is your arrow shelf. Then measure down 2 inches from the center of the bow, that is the bottom of your 4 inch handle. Then measure out 4 inches from the top and bottom of your 4" handle and that is the end of your riser. Leave the limbs equal length from the end of your riser.

[monterey]

Not sure about the limb shortening thing.  I feel more comfortable tillering to the same length.

Who all here shortens lower limbs?  Do you think it's beneficial?

Some of the Hill bows were built that way but I never saw the reason for it.

[LittleBen]

Equal length limbs, throats of grip at center of bow.

[Roy from Pa]

Hope that made sence.

[Wolftrail]

Originally posted by Roy from Pa:
Hope that made sence.

I guess I should of worded it different. If I have to shorten a limb..? Which limb..? You said bottom, good enough to proceed.
I have a good memory its just short.    :rolleyes:

[mwosborn]

Some place the handle below the center of the bow making the lower limb shorter.  (Hunting the Osage Bow - Dean Torges).  It is a "balancing" in the hand thing.

You can leave your limbs the same length and tiller appropriately.