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rotorhead 12-09-2009 02:53 PM

Compound bow maintenance
 
How often do cams need lubrication and strings need waxing? Also, do you have to use a certain string wax or lube for the cams? I have had my bow for 2 years now and I need to do some maintenance on it. Thanks.

Mike L 12-09-2009 03:15 PM

I wax my bow string every other time I shoot. The newer bows should have sealed bearings in the cam and idler wheel so they don't need to be lubricated. Once a year I remove the axles and wipe everything really good unless I hunt in dusty or wet conditions then I do it more often. Other than that just check things over and look for normal wear and you should be good.

125py 12-09-2009 03:26 PM


Originally Posted by Mike L (Post 3524925)
I wax my bow string every other time I shoot. The newer bows should have sealed bearings in the cam and idler wheel so they don't need to be lubricated. Once a year I remove the axles and wipe everything really good unless I hunt in dusty or wet conditions then I do it more often. Other than that just check things over and look for normal wear and you should be good.

every other time? wow

cwanty03 12-09-2009 04:10 PM

wax string maybe once a month or so. tops. once every other month......whenever it needs to be....
ya every other time shooting sounds crazy!?

Mike L 12-09-2009 04:22 PM

Is that to much? My wife and I shoot every weekend and I shoot between 300 and 400 arrows between Saturday and Sunday. I didn't think every other time would be too much. Maybe every 2-3 times I go out?

125py 12-09-2009 07:03 PM


Originally Posted by Mike L (Post 3525010)
Is that to much? My wife and I shoot every weekend and I shoot between 300 and 400 arrows between Saturday and Sunday. I didn't think every other time would be too much. Maybe every 2-3 times I go out?

oh.....well thats a lot of shooting...sorry did not realize that


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