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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Range Guy on May 15, 2012, 08:27:01 pm

Title: Noob with a shoot in question
Post by: Range Guy on May 15, 2012, 08:27:01 pm

I have only been on here for a couple of weeks, and find this is a great site for my new hobby.  I have just finished a hickory board bow from the sawmill.  Is it better to shoot it in before or after the finish?

Title: Re: Noob with a shoot in question
Post by: Hrothgar on May 15, 2012, 09:37:07 pm

I would go ahead and put a few dozen arrows through it before applying the finish. The tiller might change a little or you might want to make a minor adjustment in the grip, size of the nocks, etc.

Title: Re: Noob with a shoot in question
Post by: Range Guy on May 15, 2012, 10:12:20 pm

Thanks I will do that.  It seems that it will be a 53# @28" 68" NTN hickory.

Title: Re: Noob with a shoot in question
Post by: JW_Halverson on May 15, 2012, 10:40:48 pm

Of course you are now obligated to show pictures of the aforementioned bow.   >:D

Title: Re: Noob with a shoot in question
Post by: Pappy on May 16, 2012, 06:43:07 am

What JW said, ;)I always shoot them quite a bit before taking the time for finish work. :)  Some people love it but I hate finish work and don't want to have to do it twice.  ;) :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Noob with a shoot in question
Post by: Range Guy on May 17, 2012, 03:54:49 pm

OK if I must I will pass on PIcs ;).  I have plugged my camera in and will open a new topic when I get the photos.