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Title: Bow usage
Post by: MCOrlando on July 01, 2009, 11:25:00 PM

I just built my first shootabe bow after 3 complete failures.  This is a 66" bow" 62# @ 28".  Ipe belly with hickory backing.  It has about 1 - 2" string follow after shooting. which lessons after it rests for awhile'
I normally shoot recurves and shoot 100 - 150 arrows per practice session.  Will I have a problem if I shoot this bow 100 -150 shots per session?  Should I knock the practice sessions down to a lessor amout of arrrows?

Title: Re: Bow usage
Post by: Dano on July 02, 2009, 11:08:00 AM

Nope, enjoy the bow, shoot it as much as you like. I doubt this will be the last bow you build.

Title: Re: Bow usage
Post by: Pat B on July 03, 2009, 12:14:00 AM

Wood bows can be shot many thousands of shots and be ready for more shots. They ain't as fragile as most expect.