Two questions on compound bows
07-15-2009 | 11:58 AM
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Two questions on compound bows
Question 1:
What brand(s) and model(s) would you recommend for someone looking to buy their first new compound in over 10 years?
Question 2:
Can I increase the poundage on my bow simply by tightening down the limbs equally, i.e. one half turn of allen wrench on each limb? Or does it really need to be done by a bow tuner? I have my bow tuned up and it is set at about 65#, but I am considering tightening it up a little.
What brand(s) and model(s) would you recommend for someone looking to buy their first new compound in over 10 years?
Question 2:
Can I increase the poundage on my bow simply by tightening down the limbs equally, i.e. one half turn of allen wrench on each limb? Or does it really need to be done by a bow tuner? I have my bow tuned up and it is set at about 65#, but I am considering tightening it up a little.
07-15-2009 | 12:14 PM
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07-15-2009 | 12:23 PM
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Question 1:
What brand(s) and model(s) would you recommend for someone looking to buy their first new compound in over 10 years?
Question 2:
Can I increase the poundage on my bow simply by tightening down the limbs equally, i.e. one half turn of allen wrench on each limb? Or does it really need to be done by a bow tuner? I have my bow tuned up and it is set at about 65#, but I am considering tightening it up a little.
What brand(s) and model(s) would you recommend for someone looking to buy their first new compound in over 10 years?
Question 2:
Can I increase the poundage on my bow simply by tightening down the limbs equally, i.e. one half turn of allen wrench on each limb? Or does it really need to be done by a bow tuner? I have my bow tuned up and it is set at about 65#, but I am considering tightening it up a little.
Question 2: You can adjust the poundage yourself and don't need a tuner. Just make sure you make equal turns on the limb bolts. You might want to consider getting a good draw weight scale.
07-15-2009 | 04:59 PM
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The best I can say is, go to your local pro shop and shoot all the different bows they have. And buy the one that you shoot the best, that feel good to shoot and that's quite.
#2. If you buy a bow that's adjustable from 60-70lbs, then you can increase the draw weight as you get going. But I like to increase the poundage and then have it checked at the shop to see what it actaully is.
Well this is just my .02. Hope it helps though.
#2. If you buy a bow that's adjustable from 60-70lbs, then you can increase the draw weight as you get going. But I like to increase the poundage and then have it checked at the shop to see what it actaully is.
Well this is just my .02. Hope it helps though.
