Originally posted by Bjorn: Bow weight, add 5 for recurve, 5 for FF type string, 5 for each in over 28, -5 for each in under 28, 5 for each 25 gn over 125, -5 for ea 25 under, that's about it-go have some fun. The newer bows that are 3/8 past center need more and self bows with no shelf need a lot less.
Originally posted by Bjorn: I must have had a senior moment; 3/16 past center not 3/8!3/16 past center add 10.
Originally posted by $bowhunter$: can i use just poly and not stain them? will that effect performance?