[Neadmore Bowfisher]

I've found an older Oneida bow at a decent price but I don't like that it's so heavy. Could I get a new model riser and put the older limbs and parts on it?

 

[garpwacker]

Which model is it ??? Think Strike Eagles were about the heaviest made??

 

[Fullbore]

It would be worth it to try, you just be better off buying a newer model

 

[dirtfloorfab]

Second gen risers are heavy, first gen risers are comparable to the new stuff as far as weight

So you understand what I did

My modded h250 fully rigged

BE fully rigged

 

[Neadmore Bowfisher]

Ok another crazy question...could a guy "slot" or drill homes in the older riser to reduce weight in strategic places to cut weight yet hold it's structural integrity? Or is this a big no no? I'm not saying get plum crazy but if I could shave 1/4-1/2 a pound it's that much.

 

[spyke]

I have a Tomcat with a lightened riser and you're talking ounces. IMO the ounces shaved off are not worth the structural integrity of the bow unless you're shooting lighter poundages.

 

[American Eagle]

The H series risers are different than other Oneidas. And machining the webbing in the risers as stated only removes very little weight. Like stated above better off starting with a lighter oneida

 

[dirtfloorfab]

On the bow in the pic I lost .18 of a pound.

 

[dirtfloorfab]

I have a Tomcat with a lightened riser and you're talking ounces. IMO the ounces shaved off are not worth the structural integrity of the bow unless you're shooting lighter poundages.

What this guy said if you have a problem with the bows weight you are really gunna hate the weight with a spinner or retriever you could just be proactive and do strength training instead of hacking the bow down. I drilled holes in mine and it really wasn't for weight it was to be different. It's a 35 55 bow and ive shot that riser with 70 pound limbs. But I don't ever suggest windowing a riser its not smart.
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[Neadmore Bowfisher]

Ok thanks guys. Just looking at my options. As I am a lefty used bows aren't real plentiful and new ones are 100$ higher since Oneida has a grudge against us "south paws" lol.