From: Contrarian
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Date: 19-Sep-18 |
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There have been many discussions on the Leatherwall about decreasing the draw weight of a bow and, as a consequence of the general consensus of responders (i.e., that draw weight can be reduced on many bows but not by very much), I gifted my favorite bow and purchased another with a much lighter draw weight.
My new bow is a 60" longbow with a draw weight of 38 pounds at my 29" draw.
Would it be possible/feasible to increase the draw weight of this bow by shortening it by a slight amount? My objective would be to increase the weight to the low 40s at my draw length.
Thank you - Contrarian
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From: westrayer
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Date: 19-Sep-18 |
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No. Need another bow
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From: marc of PAW
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Date: 19-Sep-18 |
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Yes, the draw weight can be increased by shorting the bow. Feasible, it will change the dynamics of the bow, by how much depends on the design of the bow. - - Marc
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From: Bassman
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Date: 19-Sep-18 |
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I have on selfbows,longbows, and recurves.On selfbows because i missed final draw weight.On longbows, and recurves because the tips were damaged badly.In your case your bow is only 60 inches long ,and with your 29 inch draw stack would come into play.I have never taken a perfectly good bow ,and shortened it to gain draw weight.In your case better to get another bow.IMHO.
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From: George D. Stout
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Date: 19-Sep-18 |
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Yes you can. I have done it to two bows, not to gain weight but to remedy a crushed tip. Both were shortened by about an inch and one half. The tiller didn't change and the bows worked fine, albeit about 5 pounds heavier +/-.
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From: Orion
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Date: 19-Sep-18 |
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I agree with Bassman. Can you do it, yes. Should you do it, no. Bow is already on the short side for your draw length. Shortening it more will definitely lead to finger pinch. Lots of bows out there. Sell or trade yours and get another.
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From: Babbling Bob
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Date: 19-Sep-18 |
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If you are looking for a bow around 55lb or so, there are more really great ones for sale at reasonable prices than lower draw weight bows. Would be easy to switch without the risk of compormising your bow.
Never had a bow I couldn't get rid of if it didn't fit what I needed. Especially to make room for something which matched my goals. Traded my '63 Tamerlane for a fancy target takedown in 1970, and while it was the most beautiful bow I have owned, it just didn't work for what I needed, which was a single bow for both hunting and field archery. The new new fancy bow did, so it was a good trade at that time.
Bows are like old friends and it's good to have them, but life goes on. They are also like dogs. Always have one you can sit on the porch with and not be embarassed. Pleanty of really extra fine bows with higher draw weights out there, nd you could have one you could sit on the porch and be really proud to own.
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From: George D. Stout
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Date: 19-Sep-18 |
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Just a half inch off each end may get you what you need. As for finger pinch, some are bothered by it, some not so much, so it's your call. 29" may be a bit testy with a shorter longbow.
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From: Gray Goose Shaft
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Date: 19-Sep-18 |
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'bay has a few RH 60 to 62" 40# bows for under $100. I've received decent bows from there.
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From: raghorn
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Date: 19-Sep-18 |
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Depending on your tip overlays you could move inboard 1/2" on each end and file in new string grooves leaving the original grooves. This could raise the weight 5-8#. If this new groove would be below the overlay then the overlay could be removed and a longer overlay built. New finish would need to be applied .The only way I would recommend shortening a longbow is if it is 66" or longer.
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From: 2 bears
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Date: 19-Sep-18 |
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You could do it with new string notches or backing it. I kind of like the weight. Tell me more about it. >>>----> Ken
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From: Bowmania
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Date: 19-Sep-18 |
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60 inches is already pretty short. My money would go on a longer heavier bow.
Bowmania
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From: Contrarian
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Date: 20-Sep-18 |
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In response to 2 Bears' question, the bow has black glass on the front and back but I am uncertain of the wood in between. It was originally purchased for - and by - my wife to try to lure her away from her compound.
When shoulder issues began to impact on my shooting, I gifted my primary (only) bow, a 62", 53 @ 28 Northern Mist Baraga to a fellow Waller and have shot this bow exclusively ever since. It is, without exception, the smoothest drawing bow I have ever handled hence my desire to increase the weight slightly for hunting.
While I have considered selling this bow - and have shot many others in hopes of finding a replacement - I haven't found another bow in the low 40s with as smooth a draw as this one.
Many thanks for all the responses to my inquiry - Contrarian
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From: DanaC
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Date: 20-Sep-18 |
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If 38 lbs is legal to hunt with just shoot what you have now. A few pounds more is possible but a good arrow and head from your bow should take a deer cleanly.
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From: fdp
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Date: 20-Sep-18 |
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If that bow is 38lbs. at your draw length, you are going to need to take ABOUT 6" total length off of it to move the weight 4lbs.. That's too much in my opinion.
You'd be better off to find the same model bow in a slightly higher weight, or just shoot it as DanaC said.
What are you wanting to accomplish by altering the draw weight? You can likely find an arrow/head combination that will you performance at 38lbs. that you have at 42lbs..
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