Well I managed to buy a set of Bob's Carbon Foam longbow limbs and a Mini 14 riser, just got the riser and a string from Bob for this 54" longbow today. Now my question is where do I start with the set up. I just talked to Bob's wife and she is going to mail me the set up sheet but I can't wait that long. Any input on this would be greatly appreciated, chopping at the bit so to speak.
Thanks
ALDO
Do you shoot split finger or three under? I shoot three under and seem to like my tiller set-up even. I would say find the tiller setting, brace height and nocking point that shoots best for you and you got it. Then you can tinker with your arrows.
I think 6 1/2" to 7" is the brace you'll be looking at, and I think the # marked on most ilf limbs is at two turns out, not sure on that?
I start out with the bolts backed out two full turns from tight, I put a small sharpie mark on both bolts for reference. Then I adjust tiller from there.
I'm far from a pro so others might weigh in on this.
Good luck, have fun!
I shoot the same set-up,lengthwise,anyway, that you have. My bow is #47@26, I have an SBD 6 strand ultra string, set my nock at 7/16, and shoot CE heritage 150's at 26.5" with 175 grain tips. Hope this helps.
Thanks for the input, I will put it to use.
What RLA said. I shoot split finger and my tiller is set at 1/8 in. positive on the upper limb. My brace height is 7 1/2" however I am shooting a 60" bow. My nock is 3/16 over 90 degrees. Sweetest shooting bow I have ever shot.
I just received a 15" riser that I coupled with some 50 lbs. Medium Daala limbs, making a 56" rig. Braced it around 7 1/2, I draw 27 1/2 & arrows are 29" CE Trad 150's with 175 grain points.
I'm still tinkering with it, but was shooting tight groups today at 22 yards.
My ILF is 54" and my nock is 4/16" above center and brace is at 7".Bare shafts fly true.I am shooting CE Thunderstorm arrow at 27.5 in with 125 Magnus with very tight groups.Best set up i've ever had,Shawnee just about the same with a 7 1/2 brace.Smokes a bareshaft like a dart.Good shooting