adding weight

[bsv]

Well the weather broke, and I started shooting my new big jim.It seems alittle lite in my hand.Does any one know a way to add phyical weight to it? Besides a quiver& arrows. Thanks Burt

[Birdbow]

Burt,
I too am getting a Big Jim bow (TC) but waiting for it. Don't know of any way except a bow quiver to add weight to an existing bow. Because the TC has a short riser I'm having mine made up with phenolic to get the physical weight up. Enjoy the bow! Regards, Todd

[bsv]

I was thinking of cutting a finger off a leather glove ,adding so shot and tying it on with rawhide.Burt

[uglyjake]

That sounds like it would work.  You could also take some thin leather to protect your bow and wrap some lead sinker weight that is used for salmon,steelhead drift fishing.  You could press/form it to your bow.

[bsv]

I like that,bass-pro is 3blocks away.Burt

[Whip]

That sounds like a perfect excuse to buy a new bow!  We are all looking for ways to justify a new bow - you've got one right there      

[Cyclic-Rivers]

The phenolic riser Idea is good. I have a bow with a [phenolic riser and it is noticeably heavier than the wood one I have just like it.

As far as adding weight to the existing bow,  They make lead core fishing line for trolling, perhaps you could wrap the handle and then put a rubber sure grip over it.  

[rp65]

Tape a rock to your arm before you shoot or send it to me so you don't have such a problem bow laying around.But really I have no idea what to do other than a heavy quiver, maybe ad wt. to the quiver.

[steadman]

My Dad had the same problem. Too lightin the riser, also too thin. He used the lead fishing line, wrapped it a couple times up and down the handle section, then covered it with a grip from Eclipse. You can't tell it's wrapped unless you look close. Just an option if you can't afford a new bow at the time. You can also take it off if you ever sell it.

[bsv]

Thanks everyone, I have a lot of options now.and a lot of time to work on it.Burt

[The Whittler]

I kind of like the rock idea lol just kidding. Hope you work it out.

I really think if you just keep shooting it you will get use to it, maybe.

[LKH]

I've been adding weight all winter.  

I notice the Harrisons with the brass/ss sleeve seem to be a bit easier to shoot than the fiber ones.