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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: DC on November 16, 2014, 08:51:35 pm

Title: Reducing draw weight
Post by: DC on November 16, 2014, 08:51:35 pm

 I'm happy with the tiller but want to shed a few pounds. Do I take equal scrapes the full length of the limb or do I go a little lighter as I approach the tips?

Title: Re: Reducing draw weight
Post by: wizardgoat on November 16, 2014, 09:01:36 pm

If the tiller is dead on, scrape the whole limbs. If also reduced width with some success.
go slow, pounds can be shed pretty quick

Title: Re: Reducing draw weight
Post by: Pat B on November 16, 2014, 11:43:26 pm

Take 5 long, even scrapes on both limbs, exercise well and check the weight and tiller. Repeat until you get the draw weight you are looking for.

Title: Re: Reducing draw weight
Post by: George Tsoukalas on November 17, 2014, 12:40:13 am

Why? Are you 5# over target? Need more info.  Jawge

Title: Re: Reducing draw weight
Post by: DC on November 17, 2014, 12:46:38 am

I have to shoot it for a while to make sure but it looks about 5 or so pounds heavy.

Title: Re: Reducing draw weight
Post by: bubby on November 17, 2014, 12:49:31 am

Shoot it awhile, you will lose a few # most likely