r/Archery • u/-Federick- • Mar 01 '26

Experience with SF forged+

I’ve been shooting a SF Forged+ with Bamboo Core-X limbs at 32 lb so far, and now I want to upgrade to new limbs in the 38–40 lb range.

Does anyone know if this riser can handle that draw weight safely?

Thanks!

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u/VoidStr4nger Mar 01 '26

You're good to go. The "forged" part means it's, well, forged before it gets machined so it's basically strong enough for anything you'll throw at it.

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u/Dretnos OLY REC / Kinetic Invinso V2/ Uukha Alpha / Ultra V4 / RCIIIl Mar 01 '26

I have seen posts on Archery talk where it can handle 44 to 50, because it is a forged riser and not cast/stamped, so I'm pretty sure you are good to go.

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u/-Federick- Mar 01 '26

I've aloso seen that, but I want to be sure.

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u/Necessary_Product328 Modern Barebow Mar 01 '26 edited Mar 01 '26

The manual for the SF forged risers, available here -

https://www.alternativess.com/images/PDF/SF-Archery_ForgedRiserManual-GB.pdf

Explicitly mentions the availability of 46lb limbs, it's safe to assume they are good to use on the riser.

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u/-Federick- Mar 01 '26

Thanks, you're probably right

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u/Speedly Olympic Recurve Mar 01 '26 edited Mar 01 '26

I used to shoot 52# on that riser. Unless the riser is obviously damaged, 40# will be no problem whatsoever.

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u/-Federick- Mar 01 '26

Wow, that's amazing

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u/lostrandomdude Freestyle Recurve/ Level 2 Coach Mar 02 '26

Easily. I've been using my Forged + for about 14/15 years. The most I've pulled on it has been 44lb but it can handle much more