grip removal
 

this is probally a dump guestion but anyway i hate the handle on my bowtech and i feel that i am torquing the bow, so i went to remove it thinking that i could shoot it bare frame or even put a custom fit handle on it. I removed the 2 screws in the handle and i lightly tapped on it but could not get it to move. was wondering if they are glued on or how to easily remove it without damaging. thanks alot




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RE: grip removal
 

Which bow do you have? The '03's and up are glued on with no screws.

RE: grip removal
 

Well, other than absolutely not believing a person wouldn't simply be ecstatic with the factory Bowtech grip (I think it's probably the best grip I've ever held, including custom after-market grips I've ordered for my Mathews)...

I know Mathews uses 3M weather strip adhesive to glue theirs on ... their techs recommend removing them by using heat from a blow dryer (hair) and gently prying them off.

RE: grip removal
 

i have a 02 patriot, i feel that the grip is huge and very uncomfortable, and i have small hands so i feel like i am really squeezing the handle to keep it there. i will try the blow dryer though, thanks




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RE: grip removal
 

hmmm... don't remember that grip specifically, but the newer ones (at least from the '04s on...) are some of the thinnest factory ones available.

Good luck with the hair dryer.

RE: grip removal
 

flathead screwdriver works great. its how i got my '05 off, my '03 off, and i know it'll work on that fat as heck '02. don't worry about breaking it, what would you do with it anyway?

RE: grip removal
 

thanks for the tips, havent had time to try it yet, and im not worried about breaking the handle just not my bow!


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RE: grip removal
 

I shoot my pro 40 bare, my hand feels good in that slot. I believe it has double back tape on it... use a blow dryer to see it thatwill release the tape.

RE: grip removal
 

If you can't shoot hoyt see if you can at least get some of their nice thin grips

RE: grip removal
 

Before you buy a grip, try it bare, I think you will really like the feel. If you want a custom grip, contact me or Ausy-Guy by PM and we'll stear you in the right direction.