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Offline DC

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Reducing draw weight
« on: November 16, 2014, 08:51:35 pm »
 I'm happy with the tiller but want to shed a few pounds. Do I take equal scrapes the full length of the limb or do I go a little lighter as I approach the tips?

Offline wizardgoat

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Re: Reducing draw weight
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2014, 09:01:36 pm »
If the tiller is dead on, scrape the whole limbs. If also reduced width with some success.
go slow, pounds can be shed pretty quick

Offline Pat B

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Re: Reducing draw weight
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2014, 11:43:26 pm »
Take 5 long, even scrapes on both limbs, exercise well and check the weight and tiller. Repeat until you get the draw weight you are looking for.
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: Reducing draw weight
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2014, 12:40:13 am »
Why? Are you 5# over target? Need more info.  Jawge
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Offline DC

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Re: Reducing draw weight
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2014, 12:46:38 am »
I have to shoot it for a while to make sure but it looks about 5 or so pounds heavy.

Offline bubby

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Re: Reducing draw weight
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2014, 12:49:31 am »
Shoot it awhile, you will lose a few # most likely
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