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ILF bows

Maverick1 said:
I’ve never heard of “ILF” bows, suppose it’s because I’m not in the market.

But I gotta say, every time this thread pops up on the “New Posts” area I think “Mmmmm.....seems like somethings missing in that title....”
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And what would that be?
 
Are there any Gillo Ghost shooters around here? That model is no longer being produced and was replaced with the Gillo GT 19”. I want to pair a Ghost with some Uukha Gobi limbs for a hunting rig. I’m still searching for one.
 
An option is the ILF bow with either an aluminum or wood riser, made in the USA
The nice thing about ILF is the ability to change limb length and poundage and risers from 13" to 27" long
ILF risers typically are cut past center and are drilled and tapped for rests, plungers and even sights.
They have more "tunability" than most one pc. bows so your arrow options are greater.
There are many ILF risers that cover the pricing spectrum from approx. ($125) to what ever your wallet can stand.
Limbs are available in many different poundages and lengths to suit your budget and requirements.
I currently shoot an original DAS riser with Samick master limbs from 2005.
Start with cheap low poundage (35 - 40 lbs.) limbs to get your form perfected and move to higher poundage as your strength and ability improve.
if you think you are serious about the ILF system, I would invest in a better riser initially that has the option of different grips, as this is an often over looked part of the bow that has a big influence on your shooting accuracy and comfort.
I am partial to the DAS risers as that system was designed from the ground up to eliminate a lot of legacy challenges from older riser designs.
3 Rivers Archery took over the building of the DAS line from David Sosa (the original designer and builder).
If you are interested in the DAS history go to Tradtalk.com and go down that rabbit hole..........
 
I just recently picked up a 13" Morrison Phoenix in Flat Dark Earth along with an older set of medium Sky/Belcher Longbow limbs. This will make a 56" bow. Hopefully poundage comes in right at 47# and I can avoid noodling. I also hope this isn't too short for my 28" draw length.

ILF bows do allow for a heavier riser, providing more stability. Also, the tuning flexibility is very much an aspect to which I am looking forward. I'm going to buy a nylon/Delrin tipped screw and make my own tuning button.
 
Joedirt199 said:
Those are what I use and the screws can be bought at mcmaster carr for pretty cheap. 5/16"-24 thread set screws.
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Thanks! What length do you use? Do you use a short set screw behind it to lock it down?

Also curious to know what you use to build up a bump on your shelf?
 
1/2" works good on the ones cut further away from center. I have 3/8" ones for closer to center bows. Get the furniture felt pads from Lowes. They come in several sizes, colors, and thicknesses. Plenty cheap to buy a bunch of different ones. Get some set screws incase the threads on the riser are a little loose and to lock it in place. The nylon is harder than delrin and doesn't show any ware on mine and that is after 100's of arrows.
 
I have owned 2 if you’ll include the Hoyt Buffalo. The other was a Tradtech Titan. Both were good bows but the Buffalo was exceptional. I found it to be one of the finest shooting recurves I have ever shot. I had it for several years and killed tons of foam and a few critters with it. I got rid if it after a cold winter of trying to hold on to the aluminum riser. That was its only downfall IMO.
 
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