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Old 04-16-2004 | 02:56 PM
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Rangeball
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Ok. Twisted the CRAP out of the string, finally got the cam back into time. Checked ATA and Brace. Brace is now within 3/16" of spec, ATA is 7/16" over, but much improved from post-shop.

The 7/16" over ATA has me wondering if the cable needs addressed as well. Especially since bringing the limbs just under 1/2" more parallel should help towards recoil reduction, which was the point of this thread.

Got to shoot it, although it definitely needs re-tuned. But, I couldn't help myself

Hold at full draw is much steadier. I can feel the NVs vibrating a tad at release, a sign they are working, I guess. Felt recoil is reduced. Prior to the NVs, If I shot with an open hand, I was mentally leary of the bow wanting to jump out, even though I'm sure the feeling was an exaggeration, but it was enough to make me feel like I had to catch it. No more. I can shoot open hand, bow does move forward a tad, but not enough to induce the "catch it" reflex.

I think things can only get better if I find a good way to add more mass weigh to the bow. I have some ideas cooking, more for next week.

Serious though, any thoughts on the cable's effect on ATA issue would be much appreciated.
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