How to reduce draw weight on longbow.

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A-HEAVY-1 · #1 Post by **A-HEAVY-1** » Mon Sep 16, 2024 8:36 pm

I have two bear Montana longbows
That I purchased 20 yrs ago for me and one of my sons who said he may take up archery but didn't.both are 60#,and although that was no problem at the time now with a shoulder injury I need a lighter bow 45-50# due to circumstances I have no expendable income to buy something lighter so am looking for a way to decrease at least 10# off this bow.anybody try this with good results,and if so care to elaborate? Thanks

#2 Post by **Captainkirk** » Wed Sep 18, 2024 6:29 pm

Only way I know is to shave the limbs. I would not try that on a factory bow myself as it will de-value it and possibly make it unsellable, or it may break on you. I suggest selling both bows on one of the auction sites and taking the profits and buying one better suited to your draw weight.

#3 Post by **Elkman** » Thu Sep 19, 2024 9:56 pm

Hi David,

Welcome to Tradhunter!

I am a Bowyer and I agree with Captainkirk. Even if I were to attempt to decrease the weight for you the value of the bow, in my opinion, may go down.
I'm not saying it can't be done. I have done it myself numerous times. It is risky to you and to the bow and I don't really feel comfortable telling you what could be done when your safety is at risk. There are other factors that have to be considered when working down a bow that effect how the bows will bend, perform and shoot overall.
I'm not saying you are not capable either. You may be and even have all the tools you need to do the work.

A-HEAVY-1 · #4 Post by **A-HEAVY-1** » Sun Jan 05, 2025 2:46 pm

I went ahead and took the plunge with excellent results I might add did it to a Montana and a Martin X-200 with close to ten pound reduction maybe a hair more. The X200 is faster now with the weight reduction than before in its factory weight.i consulted a very well known custom bowyer about how to do it and it can be done just takes a long time by hand but there's no denying the results I got going slow and counting the many thousand strokes it took to get them to a manageable draw weight again.

#5 Post by **Elkman** » Sun Jan 05, 2025 3:20 pm

Well done

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Just a few thousands in the right places can make a difference

#6 Post by **Captainkirk** » Mon Jan 06, 2025 5:28 pm

Nice work! Plus the satisfaction of having done it yourself!

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