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Main Boards => The Bowyer's Bench => Topic started by: mzombek on January 24, 2017, 07:43:00 PM
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I am going to purchase supplies for a R/D from Bingham Projects this week. My question to you guys is, what is the benefits/draw backs from going to a 16" riser from a 18" riser? Will the shorter riser have less stack than the 18"? Will the 16" be less forgiving for a not perfect release? Will the draw weight change?
Thanks for your help.
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Depending on length of whole bow, shorter riser may make it a little smoother.
Might have less stack if a short bow.
Probably not much difference in being forgiving.
Will reduce draw weight by a couple pounds.
If using their plan, ask them, they are very helpful!
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I prefer a shorter riser that way I have more forgiveness in limb length. Using a longer riser like 19" or more and having a bow of 68 NTN still makes for some short limbs. My recurve has a 21" riser and 60" total, it stacks like crazy and its 45#. Its a bear to pull for an old guy.