Abstract: The present disclosure generally pertains to apparatuses and methods for supporting bow limbs. In accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a T-shaped insert is inserted into each prong of a forked limb of an archery bow. An axle on which a cam is mounted passes through each insert in the forked limb. Each such insert helps to redistribute the load exerted by the axle in a manner so that the limb can better withstand the load thereby extending the useful life of the bow.