Portable Bow Press

bwortman · 10-03-2002, 07:19 AM

I am looking into getting a portable bow press.

Does anyone have any advise as to a brand preference.
I will be using it on a Buckmasters G2 that has split limbs.

BGfisher · 10-03-2002, 08:01 AM

Yes, although I have a bench mounted bowpress I have the Bowmaster portable also. I would suggest if you get this one to also buy the "split-limb" adaptors. You would need them to work on split limbs but the work equally as well on solid limb bows. I find that I use mine more than the bench press. It folds into a small package and will last forever. I'm on my second one only because as bows change so does related equipment. When I bought my first one they weren't made for the shorter bows of today. I highly recommend them though.

Turc · 10-03-2002, 09:11 AM

I'll second what BGF said. Get the Bowmaster, you won't be disappointed.

Turc

ChiefHeadhunter · 10-03-2002, 09:31 AM

Me too. Bowmaster here. Well worth the money.<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> When everyone is waiting in line at the shop for jimbob to hurry up and screw up your bow for you, you can do it yourself; LOL<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>.

Always check the slotted end though. Make sure its anchored properly. That is the most dangerous thing about them, IMO. I got a drill drive adaptor to 3/8" drive socket from rural king so I could run it with a rechargeable 12v drill. I put it in low and check everything as I take the tension off the strings and harness. It really helps when I have to break the bow down several times or when I have to disassemble the bow all the way. It eliminates all the twisting and turning by hand.

Great tool for learning to do your own work.

muzzyman88 · 10-03-2002, 10:20 PM

Bowmaster here too. I got mine last winter and use it a lot. Its a snap to use, just take your time. Like Cheif said, make sure that the slot end is anchored good before cranking on it. Also, if you use the split limb brackets, make sure that the brackets are centered on each limb so you dont twist them when you crank it down.

One of the best investments I have made. Saves a lot of money and time running back and forth to the shop.

Dacotah · 10-04-2002, 12:37 PM

I too like my Bowmaster. I have the split limb adapters, but when I crank down my HCA, the adapters make we worry a bit about them slipping off. Maybe the leverage keeps them on. Anyone had this concern?

ChiefHeadhunter · 10-04-2002, 01:19 PM

Do you mean the limb tips are almost parallel, especially after cranking them down? I can visualize your concern.

I feel the same way about this model I have. They aren't going anywhere though. I don't think so anyway<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

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BGfisher · 10-04-2002, 05:13 PM

Chief, nobody shoots a Diamondback. LOL. Hey I used my Bowmaster on one of them because my bench mounted press wouldn't hanndle such a short bow. Guess I;ll have to live with it. REALLY, a Diamondback???? (I shoot for Pearson).

Dacotah · 10-06-2002, 07:53 PM

Yes, Chief, that is it. I've actually been not using them, instead I anchor them just above the L.E.T., so it works more like a solid limb.

bwortman · 10-07-2002, 07:12 AM

Could I use teh bowmaster on a G2 with the sims limb saver on it and use it just like a solid limb or would it slip down the limbs.