Post by: ny state land on April 07, 2018, 12:46:13 PM
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Post by: wingnut on April 07, 2018, 02:13:07 PM
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Post by: ny state land on April 07, 2018, 03:12:20 PM
To further add to that chart, here is a chart for maximum draw length for each size limb. I advise people to first choose the best length limb to match their draw length and maximize the performance of the limb. Then marry that limb to the size riser to make the length of the finished bow you want from the first chart.
this is very Interesting, I need a much shorter riser!
Post by: Wheels2 on April 08, 2018, 09:02:55 AM
I had the chance to test a Covert Hunter in 17" riser and medium limbs vs a 19" riser and short limbs. Both with 28" draw. The short limbs on the longer riser gave me 4 fps faster with 3# less draw weight.
I don't think the difference would be as much with a conventional limb but the chart shows you options based on your draw length.
I would still consult the limb maker to confirm the draw recommendations listed on the chart.
Post by: Biathlonman on April 08, 2018, 09:21:26 AM
Post by: Wheels2 on April 08, 2018, 09:45:59 AM
Some makers indicate poundage on 17" riser, others on a 25" riser. Likewise some limb makers indicate poundage at 3 turns out, 4 turns out, half way, or even with limb bolts diwn tight.
Post by: Wheels2 on April 08, 2018, 09:47:51 AM
Industry standard is +/- 2#. I have never had a set come in light, but several run a pound or two heavy
Post by: Biathlonman on April 08, 2018, 09:48:55 AM
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Post by: ron w on April 08, 2018, 07:11:54 PM
Post by: RedShaft on April 09, 2018, 02:40:39 PM
I have a question though. It’s better to shoot a short riser and longer limbs correct? Won’t that make a smoother drawing bow, To have longer limbs?
I don’t understand the benefits of long riser n shorter limbs.
Post by: Wheels2 on April 10, 2018, 06:24:39 AM
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Post by: Gil Verwey on April 10, 2018, 08:05:29 AM
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Post by: reddogge on April 10, 2018, 09:57:26 AM
Thanks for posting that!
I have a question though. It’s better to shoot a short riser and longer limbs correct? Won’t that make a smoother drawing bow, To have longer limbs?
I don’t understand the benefits of long riser n shorter limbs.
Short answer, no. The limbs have to match your draw length so you "unwind" the curves and get the full "ooomph" out of the limb. If you have a short draw length and long limbs you will leave a lot of performance on the table. I'm talking recurve here since I know nothing about longbow limbs.
Again, choose your limb length based on draw length and then the riser length to achieve the length of bow you want to wind up with.