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Inaugural “junior” bow trade
Zugul:
try to measure the physical weight of the bow and see if you're still loosing moisture, this should be the only thing that could increase the draw weight
Muskyman:
Not saying it’s impossible but I checked moisture on it before I started working on it and after and it was pretty low. Can’t say for sure but I’m thinking about 7 percent. It’s stayed inside ever since in a climate controlled environment. 2-3 months Only time it goes outside is if I work on it or shoot it. I have scraped on it some, not much but have sanded on it a bunch, even with a palm sander. I might try working on it a little more but I’m definitely going to tread carefully.
Quick update. After the question about MC I decided to take the bow out and check it. First I checked my 1&2 year old Osage and it checked in the 7 plus range. Then I checked the bow and couldn’t even get my meter to read. I think it has to be under 5 percent before it won’t read it, so I don’t know. Strung it up and pulled it about 10 or so times and checked the weight 54 plus lbs.
Aaron1726:
Crazy question, but have you checked your scale? Or checked another known bow against it? Does the bow feel any different? Does it feel like it's gained draw?
I'm an engineer, going down the 5 whys and root cause analysis hole here....
Muskyman:
Definitely crossed my mind Aaron. It has been acting funny lately after being dropped a few times. I’ve been thinking about getting a new one. Might be the time to buy one.
Muskyman:
Checked my scale today with a 25 lb free weight. Weighed it on my kitchen scale at 25lb 10 oz
On my bow scale it weighs 25lb 5 oz so I don’t know what’s up at this point. Doesn’t seem to be the scale, at least it’s not to far off.
I’m going to try to reduce it a little bit one more time then call it good.
Let you know what happens.
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