Rangeball

Pinwheel et al, assuming a bow is Diamond Hornet is maxed out, how many pounds will be lost with each full turn of the limb bolts?

I want to shoot mine lower for awhile to do some testing, but don't have quick access to a scale...

Rangeball

No one?

How bout a generalized "don't back the limb bolts our more than X # of turns"?

Throw me a bone, would ya?

Black Frog

Range-

Not sure if there's a set "pounds-per-turn" because of the differing limb construction, deflection amounts, limb lengths, etc...

But, I'd throw a rough estimate out there of 2.5#'s per turn?

Rangeball

Thank you...

So, generally speaking, on maxed out limb bolts, no more than 4 complete turns out?

Black Frog

Well, I'd say you will be generally plenty safe sticking to no more than 4 full turns out. But since this is just a ballpark estimate, your mileage may vary. Some bows only have a 10 pound rated range on the limbs, while other manufacturers (like Martin) have a 15 pound range on their limb tags. Are the Martin limb bolts longer than other manufacturer's limb bolts to accomadate this? I dunno. I thought I remember reading somewhere that Mathews recommends backing their bolts out 10 turns before putting them in press(?). I'd just hate to see someone back out those bolts jusssst a little too far.... POW! Parts flying everywhere. That's why I think you're seeing some hesitation with responses on this subject.

ok, here's my soapbox yelling voice... BUY A SCALE! even the cheapo ones are better than nothing. They will at least give you a starting point to see how much poundage you're moving. And even a nice 100# Hansen hanging scale is less than $40. The thing will last you a lifetime.

Rangeball

That's one reason I was hoping Pinwheel would chime in. I know he's done this with my bow a bunch...

I know in the grand scheme of things I should have a scale, but I'm hoarding my jack in case I follow through with a new bow.

To be fair, I figure I should at least shoot my bow at a lower poundage to produce the same energy one of the new breed would supply to my arrow (based on anecdotal evidence and calculations) to get a feel for what I really would be gaining.

Rangeball

My limb bolts have not been touched in over 2 years. I just tried to loosen them, they didn't want to budge, but the only 3/16" allen wrench I have is on one of those plastic handle that holds the whole set thingys, not exactly condusive to imparting tons of torque...

I plan to get a solid wrench, and should I expect oxidation or whatever that is when two metals are in contact with one another over time to require me needing a bunch of torque to get things moving?

It is lefty loosie righty tightie, right?

Pinwheel 12

Rangeball--

On your bow it is roughly 3lbs per full turn on both limbs. Do NOT go more than 5 turns maximum from bottom tight, ever. If it's been out in the elements and not touched in awhile, it may be rough to break the bolts free, but tight bolts are a good sign--means tolerances are good and they aren't as apt to back out over time!

Yes, "Lefty Loosie, Righty Tighty" LOL, haven't heard that in awhile! Have fun---if you ahve any other questions ask, but it takes me awhile to answer sometimes now, pretty busy. I try to hit here once a day tho.

Black Frog---

Heard you were making the journey to Louisville---I'm not, but I wanted to wish you luck anyway. Tear 'em up! Pinwheel 12

Rangeball

Thanks Kevin. I'll get a more torqueable wrench and proceed as planned...