toning down on the bow strength

CajunSniper · 10-08-2004, 10:01 AM

Heyas.... I am a brand new rookie into the bow hunt world. I have just aquired a Myles Keller XI Velocity in a trade off for a old SKS I had in a pawn shop.

My question is...... IS there anyway I can lighten the pounds on the bow. It is incredibly hard to pull back and by the time i get it fully drawn back my arm feels like it is about to snap. Now im 6'4" 240", but is there any way I can toned it down jsut enuff to where I can draw it back without it losing alot of energy to knock a deer down?? Please help a rookie

Aim right or not at all......

Jamie

Rangeball · 10-08-2004, 10:14 AM

Most compounds have a specific 10# or so draw weight range which they can be set at, with the upper limit of the range reached with the limb bolts fully tightened. From there you can lower draw weight by backing off the limb bolts until the lower end of the range is met, typically no more than 3-4 turns.

With that said, I have no specific knowledge of your exact bow, and would recommend you take it to a qualifie pro-shop to let them give the bow a general inspection for safety and set up if you don't feel comfortable/qualified to do it yourself. It will be well worth the few bucks in shop time they charge you in the long run...

CajunSniper · 10-08-2004, 10:24 AM

Thanks Rangeball for the reply. Iwill indeed look at my bow to see if I am able to do it and if I cant Ill spend the few bucks needed to get it right. I mean I can draw it back but dang its a tough job. Thanks

Jamie

mjqood0 · 10-08-2004, 11:17 AM

Usually, on the bottom limb, there is a sticker or some sort of marking with a Serial #, draw weight, draw length, etc... This will give you a rough idea of how much weight the bow is capable of.

While it doesn't solve your problem, it at least gives you an idea.

If there is no sticker, or it doesn't tell you what you want to know, you can always turn both limb bolts until they are tight, alternating 1/2 turn or so on each one. I would NOT turn one all the way in, then the other. Alternate. Once they are tight, most bows allow for around 4 turns out of the limb bolts. Again, alternating which bolt, turn them out a total of four turns each in 1/2 turn increments. This should now have the bow set at it's lowest setting.

If the bow is still too hard to pull back, or the draw length is not right, you'll probably be better off selling it and finding a used bow that fits you better.

Even better than the above -- take it to a pro shop, tell them you got it on trade, and ask them if it can be made to work for you. But be sure you find a good pro shop -- not Bass Pro or Gander Mtn (at least from my experience).

Good luck and happy shooting!

CajunSniper · 10-08-2004, 12:18 PM

Thanks Mjgood0, I really do not want to get rid of this bow for I like it alot. There is a sticker on the lower limb but t is faded. I will try to turn the bolts in 1/2 increments as you stated. if that doesnt work then off to the shop I go. Thanks guys!!

Jamie