Is my bow still shootable?

[Matthew Bolton]

My stupidity exceeded itself last night when I didnt get my limb bolt sinched all the way in with my bolt on quiver. (First time I've ever messed that up) When I went to string it up the bottom limb popped off and I dang near punched myself in the head when my stringer went limp    :rolleyes: . To my untrained eye it looks like the cracks are only finish deep. From what y'all can tell is my bow still usable? I have a back up bow so the season isn't lost. Also the bottom pic is what it looks like with the limb attached. Also I have not strung up the bow since it happened.
 

   

 

[saumensch]

Bad luck.

But to me it looks still shootable, no worries. especially since the damage is only at places that dont bent and are supported from back and front.
If i were you id pour some very liquid superglue into the dents/cracks, then just some finishing for cosmetics and good to go.

(Though, i must admit, im no expert or bowyer. Ive shortened a LB and ive repaired, refinished and skinned a few.)

So, as said, i think no big damage, just minor dents and scratches wich need some meassures just to be safe but still shootable.

Just my 2 cents.    

[Bjorn]

IMO it is shootable but I would send the pics to the bowyer and see what he says. Maybe send the limb(s) to him when time and season allow.

[Tyler C. Moore]

call Bill Dunn! From the look of it that is a Zipper limb. I would email him the pictures, he's great and will tell you what you need to do!

[Tyler C. Moore]

call Bill Dunn! From the look of it that is a Zipper limb. I would email him the pictures, he's great and will tell you what you need to do!

[JamesKerr]

It looks shootable to me, but I would call the bowyer if anything like that occured to one of my bows.

[see]

Matthew,if you get to needing a bow just give me a call.I would call Bill or send him the pics to get his input on it.

[LoneWolf73]

I would shoot it.