have you ever had a bow that....

medic77 · September 23, 2015, 07:17:00 PM

Felt so heavy that it boggles my mind? I have had umpteen bows at 56" long and the same 60@26 but all reflex/deflex longbows. I got the itch to have a Widow again so I had a KBX 56" 60@26 bow built and this thing feels like I'm pulling a TON. It is
B-E-A-UTIFUL and I have no doubt that the Widow boys hit weight (although I have never scaled it). Their customer service is top notch.

Is it as simple as a recurve to longbow comparison? This bow is wearing my fingers out and I'm a stout fella. Maybe I'm just getting old.

September 23, 2015, 07:42:00 PM

Have you checked it on a scale to see if it is actually what it is marked? I have seen some bows that were way off from what they were marked!

Bisch

medic77 · September 23, 2015, 07:44:00 PM

Honestly, no. I guess I'm going to have to do it and get it over with.

medic77 · September 23, 2015, 07:47:00 PM

I just figured there was no way they missed weight

katman · September 23, 2015, 07:49:00 PM

No nothing about widow bows but what is the maximum recommended draw length on that model?

Michael Arnette · September 23, 2015, 08:05:00 PM

Hhhm, I've owned some stackers for sure, can't so I've noticed much between LB/recurves

medic77 · September 23, 2015, 08:11:00 PM

I am only pulling it to 26 so I don't think it is being overmatched. It's just me being beat down

Big Ed · September 23, 2015, 08:16:00 PM

Be sure to take another bow that feels "good" at the same weight. Who knows they may be light.
Ed

Stump73 · September 23, 2015, 08:22:00 PM

Could you try a big shot glove? With thicker finger stalls it might help with the pain.

rolltidehunter · September 23, 2015, 08:26:00 PM

Man you and I like the same length bow and we have the same draw length. Some bows do stack more than others. I have noticed that it's hard for guys to drop in weight if they are use to shooting heavy. I'm telling you if you are feeling beat down and that 60 lbs bow feels like it's 70 try shooting a 50-55lb bow. Borrow one from somebody and try it. Man I love 56 inchers myself and I am a short armed bow brother too. 50lbs bows feel so good man. Just try it. You won't regret it. I've killed elk pigs deer turkey all with lighter weight. Go for it

medic77 · September 23, 2015, 08:27:00 PM

I do think that a better tab/glove would help but it's just flat heavy to the point that I'm inconsistent with it. They only good thing is screams an arrow at 30-40yds with hardly any drop.

awbowman · September 23, 2015, 08:28:00 PM

I'm with Bisch. Not likely that you would feel a lot of difference if it's at design DW

medic77 · September 23, 2015, 08:32:00 PM

My Thunderchild is 72@29 and feels 10lbs lighter. I do have a 52lb Thunderchild that is sooo nice to pull but I have no confidence in the speed it generates although I shoot a 650ish grain FMJ just fine. I've just never shot at an animal with that light of a bow

rolltidehunter · September 23, 2015, 08:40:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by medic77:
[QBI've just never shot at an animal with that light of a bow [/QB]

That was my point. It's hard for guys to consider dropping weight bc you have confidence in heavy weight. and feel lighter is inferior. There is Nothing wrong with heavy weight. I also like to shoot as much as I can and still be confortable. Good luck

medic77 · September 23, 2015, 08:55:00 PM

Thanks for the confidence Rolltidehunter. May just have to give it a whirl. MIZZOURAH!

Danny Rowan · September 23, 2015, 09:06:00 PM

that thunder child would be around 62# at 26". very likely the widow could be mismarked, it happens with any bowyer. Check it on a scale that you know is correct.

medic77 · September 23, 2015, 09:31:00 PM

I will. I know they didn't hit weight twice before they sent mine out. They called and told me. I'm sure it is just me being a wuss.

BWallace10327 · September 23, 2015, 09:58:00 PM

I once had a 64" 3 pc longbow that had carbon core limbs and a very pronounced hybrid profile. Its was extraordinarily fast for a #50 bow but the limbs were a little too efficient for me. The bow picked up 40% or 20lbs in the first 5-6" of draw. Because of this, the bow actually felt heavier than my #57 BW PLII, not to mention it wasn't as fast. I opted for the heavier bow that felt lighter and shot faster then the lighter bow that felt heavy due to the high early draw weight. So, in short, I do know exactly what is meant by a bow that feels heavy.

Biathlonman · September 23, 2015, 10:07:00 PM

I just had a #50 that felt 10 heavier then marked. It happens.

MCS · September 24, 2015, 05:06:00 AM

Medic we all reach that time in our lives where we have to admit to ourselves. That this may be to much weight. I just sent both my Widows back to have a few pound shaved off. They did a great job and I shoot them much better. My shoulders are loving it.