String not settleing back into groove

[Friends call me Pac]

Last night I noticed that when I draw my bow and let it back down the string goes to the left of the verical groove on the upper limb instead of laying back into the groove.  It isn't much movement.  Just enough so it doesn't go back into the groove. Bottom limb doesn't do this.  Looking at the limbs they appear to not be twisted.  Brace height is 7 1/4" .  Suggested brace height from manufactuer is 7 - 7.5".

I shot it today and the same thing happens whether I shoot or draw and let back down. Is there any other reason for this to happen besides a twisted limb?  It doesn't really affect accuracy but it bothers me.

[A.S.]

Sounds like you have a slight twist. You can probably just grab the limb and carefully twist it in the opposite direction a bit to straighten. Go slow and watch not to go too far.

[JStark]

If it's a take-down, I recommend unstringing it (carefully), then taking off the limbs and re-attaching them, and remember to REALLY BEAR DOWN when tightening it.  If you draw it and the limbs are solidly attached, you can do some serious damage.

[Friends call me Pac]

It is a take down but I have never taken it aaprt.  After looking at it I saw a slight misalignment in the upper limb section where it connects with the riser.  I unstrung it, loosen the bolt, readjusted and tighten it back up.  Problem solved.  Thank both of you so much.

[Gordon martiniuk]

sounds like a slight twist in limb I have fixed recurves with this problem what I did was have a friend twist unstrung bow with his hands while he put pressure on limb I rubbud limb with my hands causeing friction warming limb we did this and cheaked it an vola fixed a bow Allways use a stringer and never stand a bow on its limb tips in the corner of a room thats what put the twist in that bow this bow was fixed 5 ears ago and is still straight when strung and shoots well Just make sure you dont heat the limb too much and wait a while to cool before re string of Bow good luck

[Danny Rowan]

DO NOT overtighten the limb bolts, you can crack the limbs if you do. They just need to be snug.

Danny

[BOHO]

yep.  you'll crack the glass at the limb bolts if you get them too tight.  been there, done that.  just snug is plenty.