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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Hawken35 on February 24, 2014, 11:08:05 pm

Title: One more check Which limb for top??
Post by: Hawken35 on February 24, 2014, 11:08:05 pm

Ok, made another BBI for myself.  Was shooting for 50 lbs and nearly hit the mark, came in 2 lbs light at 28". I think the first pic shows the best limb for the upper, would like to get your opinions as well. Will be used for stalking in some pretty dense brush so wanted to make it as short as possible.

59" NTN
28" draw
48lbs


Phil

Title: Re: One more check Which limb for top??
Post by: Pat B on February 24, 2014, 11:09:49 pm

First pic.

Title: Re: One more check Which limb for top??
Post by: Hawken35 on February 24, 2014, 11:11:04 pm

Forgot to mention, has 1 1/2" of set after shooting, relaxes to 1" after resting

Title: Re: One more check Which limb for top??
Post by: hunterbob on February 24, 2014, 11:14:22 pm

I would say first picture to.

Title: Re: One more check Which limb for top??
Post by: ajooter on February 24, 2014, 11:17:08 pm

They both look good!  In think the first wins it by a hair.  Nice bow!

Title: Re: One more check Which limb for top??
Post by: IdahoMatt on February 24, 2014, 11:18:31 pm

I would agree first pic of sho.  The second looks to be a little more stressed on the bottom limb.  The first is much more balanced.  Great job.  Can't wait to see pics of the whole thing :).  Keep us posted.

Title: Re: One more check Which limb for top??
Post by: Hawken35 on February 24, 2014, 11:28:49 pm

Thanks for the confirmation guys. I have just a bit more work to do and get it sealed. think it will get the job done. Put Zebra wood tips on it and have to decide on what color dye s for the back to camo it a little better.

Title: Re: One more check Which limb for top??
Post by: PatM on February 24, 2014, 11:31:57 pm

First pic. Nice work.

Title: Re: One more check Which limb for top??
Post by: mwosborn on February 25, 2014, 12:42:35 am

Just curious - I assume you have shot it both ways - do you feel a difference?  As said I like the first pic.

Title: Re: One more check Which limb for top??
Post by: Gordon on February 25, 2014, 01:03:12 am

Another vote for the first picture.

Title: Re: One more check Which limb for top??
Post by: Hawken35 on February 25, 2014, 01:56:58 am

Mitch, yes I have shot it and that was part of the reason I was thinking the first pic as well. Feels just that little bit smoother when shot from first pic.

Title: Re: One more check Which limb for top??
Post by: Dances with squirrels on February 25, 2014, 07:21:22 am

First picture. It looks balanced/timed better.

Title: Re: One more check Which limb for top??
Post by: blackhawk on February 25, 2014, 09:14:39 am

If it shot better like the first pic then that's your answer ;)

Title: Re: One more check Which limb for top??
Post by: Easternarcher on February 25, 2014, 10:10:40 am

Yup, first pic... :)

Title: Re: One more check Which limb for top??
Post by: half eye on February 25, 2014, 11:24:41 am

I think it's pretty darned close either way. Would suggest that you shoot it both ways and let the bow tell you which it prefers. Either way it's a damned fine looking bend ya got out of her.
rich

Title: Re: One more check Which limb for top??
Post by: bushboy on February 25, 2014, 07:58:06 pm

I find photo's deceiving at times for a number of reasons.I make a decision at floor tiller as to the orientation.I like about 1/8" postive tiller so I measure tip height at brace until I'm happy and it always jives with the set the bow has taken.for ex,if the tip height is 6-3/8" on the upper limb then the lower must be 6-1/4".I then unbrace it and measure the set.for ex,if the upper limb has taken 7/8" then the lower must be 3/4"!then I know the bow is balanced.hope this makes sense.

Title: Re: One more check Which limb for top??
Post by: SLIMBOB on February 25, 2014, 08:23:36 pm

Nice looking bow.  Nuther vote for pic no. 1.