Shakespear takedown bow
 

Hello all I have a question regarding a shakespear takedown Ive picked up. I am not too sure about the limbs as one of them bends more than the other at full draw. String is correct length and there are no visible cracks or imperfections on the either limb. Anyone have an oppinion? If junk where can I find some replacement limbs?

RE: Shakespear takedown bow
 

It's possible that one limb has gotten weaker over time, but most likely that is the way the bow was tillered. How does it shoot?

Chad

Long Bows Rule!

RE: Shakespear takedown bow
 

I'm inclined to go along with LBR, it could just be tillered like that or one could have weakened over time. Not saying you did either one of the next options, but it is possible that you might have had the limbs reversed as to which end of the bow that they belonged on, or I've even seen them turned around backwards from the way they are meant to be.

If there is something wrong with the limbs or a limb, it will be difficult to obtain replacement limbs unless someone has a pair used. I think that Shakespeare went out of business a long time ago.



Make em sharp and shoot em straight, or leave em home.

Edited by - wahya on 11/05/2002 22:14:14

RE: Shakespear takedown bow
 

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It's possible that one limb has gotten weaker over time, but most likely that is the way the bow was tillered. How does it shoot?

Chad

Long Bows Rule!

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RE: Shakespear takedown bow
 

Hey Chad thanks for your reply. My brother in law and I were thinking the same about the limb being tillered that way, weren't sure so I didn't shoot the bow. Now don't think me to dumb but the limb that bends more should go on the bottom? Reason I ask is the limbs are not labeled. I know Shakespear is no longer in buisness was hoping for a hit on used limbs. The bow is not a golden Eagle. It is a magnesium or aluminum riser, likely cast.