Does the riser really make a difference?

[Yooper-traveler]

I also have a WF19 riser.  For me, it’s one of, if not the best ILF risers I’ve owned.  Just a thought, but you may want to consider the black max limbs from TT.  The wood/glass are like 150.00 and really are a steal for that price.  Gives you some more $ for a riser.  They aren’t in the same category as my Border/Morrison/Uuhka sets are, but a consideration.

[JAH518]

Thanks for all the input guys has been very helpful.

[Steve Clandinin]

Back in the day Jack Howard was a real proponent in checking everything he did ,his research into bow construction was phenomenal.All his teasing was done with a very sophisticated shooting machine.Jack believed with a wooden handled bow the riser had to be constructed of at least eight laminations,any variance showed discrepancies on the shooting machine because of riser flex and instability’s.Jack was a very competent bowyer for his time.

[jonsimoneau]

Yeah. I hunted with a set of black max limbs this season. Great hunting limb for the price.

[Terry Green]

Terry - I love my treadway and it will most likely continue to be my go to hunting bow. As for calmer, the Treadway and other bows I own are all in the 50 - 56'' length and have a very aggressive feeling at release. the Treadway is mush better with this than any other bow I own but the ILF bow I shot just felt like silk. I guess what I'm wanting to figure out is what likely had the biggest affects this feeling, where should I spend the most money upfront. Was it the length of 60'', the 40lbs vs 50lbs, carbon limbs, or aluminum riser. I'm wanting to start shooting 3D shoots but know I won't enjoy it as much with my current bows as I did shooting the WF19 riser and Uukha carbon limbs.

AH...THX