How do i figure out the draw weight on my recurve bow?
I have a vintage Shakespeare Wonderbow.
Model X17-62
I know the 62 is the length.
but how do i figure out the draw weight?
There are no other discernable markings on it that i can find.
also.
if i pull the string with my right hand, is that a RH bow?
Yes, a RH bow fits in your left hand….go figure. ?_?
Anyway, the best and easiest is get a small scale, like a fish scale or a scale used to weight friuts in grocery store. Now nock an arrow and draw the bow back to it’s maximum with the scale inbetween your hand and the string. What ever the cale reads is you draw weight. It’s not an exact science so you should prolly round to the nears increment of five.
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