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Title: Bowyers guess-timation
Post by: Carpdaddy on June 25, 2015, 03:36:00 PM

I am working on a 60" AMO hybrid that came out a little low so I am shortening at the tips. Just finished a 58" on the same form so I know it's not a problem. I just need a few to chime in on how much I would increase per inch shortened? Would like to gain 4-6lbs, should I go 1/2", 1", ???

Title: Re: Bowyers guess-timation
Post by: Crooked Stic on June 27, 2015, 07:50:00 AM

Depends on the weight of the bow now. lighter bows will gain less per inch than heavier bows. A bow in the mid fifties range may gain 5-7 lbs. per in.

Title: Re: Bowyers guess-timation
Post by: Carpdaddy on June 27, 2015, 09:13:00 AM

My apologies for the double post and thanks for the response. The damage is done, see results on my other post with the same name. Your on there crooked stick.