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Title: Limb Length
Post by: Wolftrail on January 10, 2017, 04:12:00 PM

I know this subject has come up a zillion times but cannot remember the topic.
My arrow shelfs are 1 1/4" above center. Is it better to shorten the top or bottom limb...?

Title: Re: Limb Length
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 10, 2017, 04:36:00 PM

Measure up 2 inches from the center of the bow. That is your arrow shelf. Then measure down 2 inches from the center of the bow, that is the bottom of your 4 inch handle. Then measure out 4 inches from the top and bottom of your 4" handle and that is the end of your riser. Leave the limbs equal length from the end of your riser.

Title: Re: Limb Length
Post by: monterey on January 10, 2017, 06:27:00 PM

Not sure about the limb shortening thing.  I feel more comfortable tillering to the same length.

Who all here shortens lower limbs?  Do you think it's beneficial?

Some of the Hill bows were built that way but I never saw the reason for it.

Title: Re: Limb Length
Post by: LittleBen on January 10, 2017, 07:33:00 PM

Equal length limbs, throats of grip at center of bow.

Title: Re: Limb Length
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 10, 2017, 09:23:00 PM

Hope that made sence.

Title: Re: Limb Length
Post by: Wolftrail on January 11, 2017, 02:15:00 PM

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Originally posted by Roy from Pa:
Hope that made sence.

I guess I should of worded it different. If I have to shorten a limb..? Which limb..? You said bottom, good enough to proceed.
I have a good memory its just short.    :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Limb Length
Post by: mwosborn on January 11, 2017, 07:35:00 PM

Some place the handle below the center of the bow making the lower limb shorter.  (Hunting the Osage Bow - Dean Torges).  It is a "balancing" in the hand thing.

You can leave your limbs the same length and tiller appropriately.