So I was given a Black Widow longbow....but...

riverrat 2 · March 28, 2014, 09:45:00 PM

That weight has got to be on the real high side when you get a string for it. Widows usually gain around 5 pounds per inch when drawn past whatever there built at. So this bow new 40@26 would be basically 45@27. But with that shortening job,that is a wild card. I am very curious as to what that bow would pull at 26" now. Plus,It gets even spookier when you think about how the limbs working angles will change from being shortened so much if someone is able to pull it to 26"es. It is interesting solobowhunter. Be careful with it. rat'

quail · March 28, 2014, 10:05:00 PM

IMHO....someone other than BW modified those limb tips. I would put a string on it and see what she pulls.

karrow · March 28, 2014, 10:31:00 PM

oould he call black widow and give them the serial number. will they have any info on the bow

Archie · March 29, 2014, 02:03:00 AM

Widows don't normally gain 5 pounds per inch... They gain 5% per inch. 5 pounds per inch would be terrible!!

solobowhunter · March 29, 2014, 06:30:00 AM

I went ahead and strung it up. I only draw 26 and it stacks pretty bad. I could only manage 24 or 25. It's a shame someone would do this to a bow. Anyone out there with around a 22 or 23 inch draw??

Wheels2 · March 29, 2014, 06:53:00 AM

I have to wonder if they broke off a limb tip and tried to save the bow buy shortening both limbs.
Watch those car doors...

Wheels2 · March 29, 2014, 06:55:00 AM

I would at least call Black Widow and ask them about the bow. Can they put new limbs on the bow? I would at least ask before I gave up on it.

olddogrib · March 29, 2014, 07:09:00 AM

You stated you were given the bow, so I hope the giver was aware of the mods and explained what's been done for your safety.

March 29, 2014, 07:16:00 AM

Don't hurt yourself!

Zbone · March 29, 2014, 07:16:00 AM

Mike - "Anyone out there with around a 22 or 23 inch draw??"

I have grandkids coming up, how much ya want for it?

Robertfishes · March 29, 2014, 07:24:00 AM

No need to call Black Widow..your bow was made June of 1999, its a LAG longbow that was 62" long until it was modified. You may be able to narrow the limbs a little and retiller it. the riser length cannot be changed so you will still have limbs with a short working area. I would redo the tips too. It could be a fun weekend project for you.

solobowhunter · March 29, 2014, 07:29:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Wheels2:
I would at least call Black Widow and ask them about the bow. Can they put new limbs on the bow? I would at least ask before I gave up on it.

I think I'll contact them. Thanks.

riverrat 2 · March 29, 2014, 09:40:00 AM

Archie,just scaled my PL. It is 66" 48@28. When drawn to 28"es = 48#s on the mark. When pulled to 29"es = 52#s. Check yours and see what you get. rat'