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Title: Shorting a bow
Post by: Alvey on February 15, 2021, 08:20:13 PM

I’m sure there’s some variables in Bows but If  I have 64’’ 60@28 Mild R&D LB and shorten it in 1’’ increments Roughly how many pounds will I gain per inch?
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Title: Re: Shorting a bow
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 15, 2021, 08:21:22 PM

5 pounds by removing 1 inch from both ends.

Title: Re: Shorting a bow
Post by: Alvey on February 15, 2021, 08:25:42 PM

Thanks Roy, So I cut 1’’ off both ends I gain ten pounds correct?

Title: Re: Shorting a bow
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 15, 2021, 08:32:27 PM

No, 5 pound if you take one inch off both ends

Title: Re: Shorting a bow
Post by: Alvey on February 15, 2021, 08:37:39 PM

Okey thanks

Title: Re: Shorting a bow
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 16, 2021, 12:35:58 PM

With that 60 pounder at least 5. Lighter bows prolly lose less.