76er limb fit?

[RM81]

I just did some trading for an old Bear 76er. This one is the green riser with brown limbs. I've always wanted to try one of them, so I finally traded for one.  I still have to make a string, but have a question on limb fit.  I know these aren't top of the line bows, but how snug should the limbs fit into the pockets?  Mine has a little bit of wobble.  The metal brackets and welds look solid.  I thought about trying to add some felt or something to tighten it up.  Or will it be fine once it's strung?  Any help is greatly appreciated.

[frankwright]

The one I had also had some slop when the limbs were installed. In fact if you weren't careful they would fall out.
It was fine when strung though.

[old_goat2]

That's what I had for my first bow, same color too. I bought one on **** last year, but it has twisted limbs, tried and tried to straighten them with no luck. They are good shooting little bows when in good shape.

[SCATTERSHOT]

I have had a few, and they all had a little slop. There is a little tab that is supposed to hold the limbs in place, in a dent on the limbs, but I don't think I'd go tinkering with those. The bows are 35 years old, and the tabs may be brittle. I'd say if the limbs stay in place when the bow is strung, you're good to go.

If the slop is real bad, you may have a Minuteman riser. They had wood/fiberglass limbs, and the butts were thicker.

[hvyhitter]

I used a few pieces of masking tape to take up the slack when I had one many years ago.......bought it new in 77. Traded it soon after for a slightly used grizzly.......

[Possum Head]

I too bought one new in 77 and it was green riser brown limbs like yours. Yes it was sloppy unstrung but I had no problems. Killed many rabbits with that old bow and some Super razorheads. It was a special part of my past never to be forgotten. Hope you enjoy yours.

[KHALVERSON]

when strung the slop is not a problem
put a 12 strand b-50 string on her and enjoy
they really are a pleasure to shoot