Samick Sage...loose limbs?

[Clo-z-nuff]

Hey all.  This is my first post here.  I just bought a Samick Sage (Actually a Vista Sage from Cabelas but I've learned they are the same).  I got it home and one of the limb bolts was missing.  I called Cabelas and they are shipping a bolt to me.  My question is, the fit between the limbs and the alum. pocket seem loose to me.  I stuck a pc of electrical tape on each edge of the pocket and still had to add 1 more pc to 1 side before the limb was "snug" but not tight.  

For any Sage owners, is this normal?  Should I return it for another or once I get it strung is it a non-issue?  I guess the tape would take care of it but it sure seems...hokey.

[jrstegner]

Yes this is normal. When the bow is strung it is a non-issue.

[Drewster]

The limbs on my Sage fit snugly enough that I don't think any electrical tape would fit between the limb and aluminum pocket.  Once you get the other bolt, try it and see how well it works.  Hopefully, it won't be a problem.  Hope you enjoy your bow. My has been a delight.

[Adrian Farmer]

I bought my female friend a Sage, 30#, for a first bow.  It shoots really well, but was very noisy at any brace height.  I put a layer of moleskin in the limb pocket and that silenced the limb noise very well.

[Ty-bone727]

And get a fast flight string too. That cuts down on the noise and hand vibration as well.

[Cavalry Scout]

I have a 50lb Sage and am having the same noise issue. Gonna try the mole skin.

[Clo-z-nuff]

Bwaaaahaaaaahaaaaaa...beginners luck!

I decided to keep it.  This is at 15 yards, 3rd night of shooting a recurve (25 years with a compound) and I've never done this.  I started concentrating on a "point on a spot" and wow does that make a difference.


 

[Shifting Shadow]

Clo-z-nuff, unbelievable!  Welcome to trad shooting! I'm glad you kept the Vista Sage.