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Bear takedown question

Messages posted to thread:
Wispershot 24-Aug-16
Jim Casto Jr 24-Aug-16
Sipsey River 24-Aug-16
finsky 24-Aug-16
N. Y. Yankee 24-Aug-16
Wispershot 24-Aug-16
From: Wispershot
Date: 24-Aug-16




I got my new bow and also purchased another set of limbs. It's a b riser with #3 limbs. The question is should there be any play in the limb pockets. One set there both tight and the other set one fits snug and the other has play. Should I be worried or shim it tight or send it back to bear. I will call them for there opinion but there are so many guys that shoot them I thought I might get a quicker answer.

From: Jim Casto Jr
Date: 24-Aug-16




Nothing to be concerned about. That's why that little piece of leather is on the latch. They'll be tight when strung.

From: Sipsey River
Date: 24-Aug-16




Nothing to be concerned about. When the bow is strung, the limbs wont move.

From: finsky
Date: 24-Aug-16




No concerns, have the same issue with newer limbs. Some fit snug, others with play. Most of the older Grayling limbs did not have any play. I was getting a little creaking noise on one set of looser limbs and just put a little graphite powder in the pocket and it has been quiet since. I have also seen pockets lined with felt to take up some of the play.

From: N. Y. Yankee
Date: 24-Aug-16




I've heard of people putting some blue painter's tape on the ends to make them snug. Painter tape comes off when you want it too and wont pull the finish off.

From: Wispershot
Date: 24-Aug-16




Great I new I could get the answer here. Thanks guys.





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