[mdbowhunter66]

Hey guys ,

I always see a few guys who have 60 lb limbs and they are adjusted a few pounds over that like 63 lbs.
I am sure the manufacturer has stress tested limbs beyond their rating but is it safe to do this ?

Thanks in advance

 

[Fury90flier]

a few pounds isn't going to hurt anthing but trying to make a 60# DW into 70# would be asking for trouble.

 

[mdbowhunter66]

I agree. Thanks for input

 

[b0w_bender]

a few pounds isn't going to hurt anything but trying to make a 60# DW into 70# would be asking for trouble.

Yup, totally agree most manufacturers will say it's fine to max out the limbs. (turn the bolts all the way in)

 

[Fury90flier]

If you want to get the "proper" max weight, if you have access to a press, max it out--> test the weight--> if it's too high then take out 2 turns from the buss cable....test the weight again. Keep testing the weight and twisting/untwisting the buss cable until the weight is spot on. The you'll start your tuning process from there...twisting up the control cable as necessary to get sync correct.

 

[nick060200]

most bows will max a few lbs over their stated weight with new strings. IE: look at my sig. its a 60lb bow that maxes at about 62.5lbs