longbow riser length question..again?....

[razorsharptokill]

I think I already posted this but can't find it.
If I shorten the length of the riser and leave the limbs the length listed in the plans(bingham), will it make the draw weight heavier?

Plans call for 17" riser but I found some dymondwood from a rifle stock supplier that comes in 14" lengths for rifle fore end stocks.

[James Wrenn]

If you leave the bow the same length it will reduce weight some.How much,I have no clue but it will be lighter.

[razorsharptokill]

By "bow" do you mean the riser section or limbs?

[James Wrenn]

If you are talking about a 3 piece bow yes it will gain some weight with the same limbs on a shorter riser.A lb for each inch or maybe more depending on the bow.

If you are talking about a one piece bow and just useing a shorter riser in the same length bow you will lose weight.Clear as mud?  

[razorsharptokill]

Gotcha! Thanks.