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Alternativess.com was/is clearing out Samick Discovery 2019 risers for $143. I couldn't resist.

https://www.alternativess.com/archery/shop/Samick_Discovery_riser/SAMDISR

Also got a set of long 45# R3 limbs (62" overall), a flemish twist fast flight string, and a Cartel stick-on rest. The entire order was $287 delivered. Arrived from the UK in 2 days.

Weather turned cold here, but got in some practice in the garage. 14 yards. A little robin hood action.

I was gonna get a riser from them (Alternative) but all they had left was the tan (RH)
Thought a black w Uukha shorts would be a nice treestand rig around 47#
3Rivers is $250 for a riser.

Place in Michigan does 15" ILF but riser there around 500.

Discovery looks to be a "best buy"
Shorts gets 58" and I'd like 56 or 58".
So a 15" riser w med/shorts is ideal.

But they don't make a 15" discovery.
17" doable for me w shorts as 58" works fine for hunting/3d for me.

Nice rig, keep us informed as you go.

Will do.

I had been looking at the same setup from 3Rivers, about $470 for the same setup.

I was pretty quick to jump on the Alternative price of $287 shipped.

Got some fletch, need some 300s to put em on.
Laid off, might as well test bows

Mine seems to be liking 31" 400 spine with 145gr point, and 32" 340 spine with 200gr point.

I'm drawing almost 31", so I'm guessing my 45# limbs are probably more like 52# on the fingers, give or take.

I ran GT400s w added weight up front on Blackwidow SA2 55# (Dyna 97 strung).
Ran em on 57# PSA2.
Added 50 more gr and did a HS 60#, B50 strung.
Worked on 55# HS, B50 strung.

Found an HS, Dyna 97 era, 54#.............and they were weak. Papertune/bareshaft same results (screw the tards on other forums).

Went 340 and bullet holes. But w 125s and not long.
So................if wanting 20% FOC, gotta go 300's.

Plus I have a 50-70# Oneida Aeroforce compound, and they require more spine, think it due to string overtravel.
340s did not work on my 60-80# Aeroforce, even when at 60#.

Checked Alternative today, 2020 Discovery risers w pocket weights in. $240?

I saw that too.

NICE!

what limbs are those? Trying to find 45 lbs on their web site

Discovery limbs:

R3 limbs
https://www.alternativess.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.cgi/0033159.3.13738612546416057647/SAMDIS3L


R1 limbs
https://www.alternativess.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.cgi/0033159.3.13449451256816057647/SAMDISL

Have to hit select options # box to get availability list to pop up

Those are the Samick R3 (Long, 62" on 17" riser) 45# limbs.

thanks

Just curious Shane, now that you have some experience shooting longbows, what is your impression shooting recurves (for comparison)? I started with recurves in the '70s and switched to longbows in the '80's. Though I shoot more consistently with recurves, I still prefer shooting longbows and spend far more time with them.

The whole ILF system is intriguing - opens up all kinds of options for limbs from many manufacturers. A couple years ago, Samick was closing out their Black Max Carbon Extreme ILF limbs for 1/2 price so I bought a set on a whim without doing any research. That started the search for an ILF riser - I wanted wood which was difficult to find at the time and I eventually ended up with a Dryad riser. It's a great shooting combo but the limbs draw around 5 lbs heavier than marked and I'm considering a set of lighter weight limbs from Dryad.

Jerry, The recurve feels really nice. I think the biggest difference might be the weight of the bow. it's more than double the weight of the Slick Stick. The draw has a bit different feel too, maybe a little smoother feeling near full draw?

I had been shooting the Discovery for a few days, then picked up the 35# Slick Stick. My first shots were kind of of messy, then I guess my brain sorted out the difference and I was shooting some of my better shots.

Then I broke out the Toelke and same thing, after a mental adjustment, things went pretty well. The 64" Toelke sure is a smooth draw, now that I have a few others to reference.

The ILF system does bring a lot of possibilities with interchangeability between brands.

I do believe the heavier physical weight of the recurve aids in a consistent anchor, release and follow-through (at least for me). I concur the draw does feel smoother on the recurve, however after measuring draw weight increase at varies points in the draw cycle on both recurves and the hybrid longbows I build, I find they are nearly identical. Both typically gain 2.5-3 lbs per inch of draw approaching my 28"-29" draw. This makes me wonder if the percieved smoother draw is more due to the increased physical weight.

Though recurves can be made to shoot very quietly, I've yet to be able to make one as quiet as a longbow and I think that is one of the primary factors bringing me back to the longbow. With ILF longbow limbs becoming more common, maybe that is the best combination of everything!

I like Blackwidow takedowns. They aint the lightest.
Am currently running an old alloy riser.
Its a freakin tank.
Shoots and feels good

So the Discovery w shorts might be what i like.
Esp w new weights

Wind settled down today, did some shooting at 20 and 30 yards. With the 32" 340 spine and 200gr point I was hitting left consistently. Switched to 175gr points and that seemed to bring it on line.

20yards, with the 200gr. I was shooting at the 3-o'clock hex. Those are some Gold tip 340s, I did the 4-fletch myself. Managed four in a nice cluster, but two out of the group....just keeping it real here. The 175gr points did bring it together better.


A couple more pics, Safari tough side quiver seems pretty user friendly.


I made up some string silencers with gutted 550 cord. Seems to work pretty well.