My stupidity exceeded itself last night when I didnt get my limb bolt sinched all the way in with my bolt on quiver. (First time I've ever messed that up) When I went to string it up the bottom limb popped off and I dang near punched myself in the head when my stringer went limp :rolleyes: . To my untrained eye it looks like the cracks are only finish deep. From what y'all can tell is my bow still usable? I have a back up bow so the season isn't lost. Also the bottom pic is what it looks like with the limb attached. Also I have not strung up the bow since it happened.
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Bad luck.
But to me it looks still shootable, no worries. especially since the damage is only at places that dont bent and are supported from back and front.
If i were you id pour some very liquid superglue into the dents/cracks, then just some finishing for cosmetics and good to go.
(Though, i must admit, im no expert or bowyer. Ive shortened a LB and ive repaired, refinished and skinned a few.)
So, as said, i think no big damage, just minor dents and scratches wich need some meassures just to be safe but still shootable.
Just my 2 cents. ;)
IMO it is shootable but I would send the pics to the bowyer and see what he says. Maybe send the limb(s) to him when time and season allow.
call Bill Dunn! From the look of it that is a Zipper limb. I would email him the pictures, he's great and will tell you what you need to do!
call Bill Dunn! From the look of it that is a Zipper limb. I would email him the pictures, he's great and will tell you what you need to do!
It looks shootable to me, but I would call the bowyer if anything like that occured to one of my bows.
Matthew,if you get to needing a bow just give me a call.I would call Bill or send him the pics to get his input on it.
I would shoot it.