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Take your tuning and accuracy to the next level with the bow shop bible. Since 2008 it has been our goal to educate and demonstrate the tools and how to properly use them to service and maintain your personal archery. Making, serving and repairing cables and bowstrings. Giving you great performance without the high price you face with comparable bows, the intrigue is a pleasure to shoot with its 80% letoff, compact 31 axletoaxle measurement, silky smooth draw, and solid back wall. Blackout intrigue compound bow package bass pro shops. With technology comes change and some pretty amazing new products. Attach a bow square to the string, resting the long end on the arrow rest. This 32 axletoaxle single cam system is easy to tune and extremely quiet. Piranha custom bowstrings will not be held liable for incorrect bowstring lengths provided by the customer. Due to its wide range of adjustability, this bow is well suited for archers of all ages and statures. Bow tuning is more than just a good idea, it is required if you hope to reach your potential as an accurate bowhunter. Yoke tuning a compound bow to correct arrow flight before attempting yoke tuning, be sure you are shooting with good form and have a torque free gripping style.

Single cams are quieter, which is a huge benefit for hunters. Then use nocking pliers to install a single nock on the. This tends to give the bow speed similar to a twocam bow, and accuracy similar to a round wheel bow. This app includes a database of bow specs, calculators, archery knot tutorials, installation and tuning tutorials, arrow building tutorials and more. One of the main things is that the single cam bows do not have an issue with cams being out of sync, which would require tuning to correct. This handy kit is impeccable for new and seasoned archers alike. That small piece would be replaced with others for adjustment of draw length. For onecam bows, the tiller must be measured by tying a thin piece of string from one axle to the other and using that string to measure tiller. When things go wrong you will have a quick and easy method of checking your cam timing. It is the changing diameter of the cam that is critical to compound bow function. Making single cam systems faster, quieter, easier to tune and maintain is a. Nov 08, 20 wisconsinbased genesis bow has grown along with a cultural spike in interest around all things archeryrelated. An archery trade show is an excellent way of testing new bows.

Our compound hunter case, as with all our hunter cases, allows you to store and transport your compound bow with your hunting quiver full of arrows still attached. On a single cam bow, how do you advanceretard the cam to. You can also use a draw board which mechanically lets you crank the bow back to the full draw position. The single cam feeds the string off the track as the bow is draw, while a single power cable that runs from the single cam to the top limb compresses the limbs to store energy. If you shoot a compound, this book belongs on your book shelf or in your tackle box. A fast bow is a fast bow, whether its a singlecam or a doublecam. I picked up a mathews drenalin single cam with similar specs to.

Bow makers have addressed this problem by including weights, or dampening devices, on the limbs of the bow. Today, most of the hunting bow industry has moved into some shapedcam designed to store more energy in order to make the arrow release faster in the process. Single cam bows have single cam or wheel on their limbs. A few years ago when mathews introduced the solocam, a singlecam compound bow, i watched with great interest and admittedly some skepticism. In modern archery, a compound bow is a bow that uses a levering system, usually of cables and pulleys, to bend the limbs in general, compound bows are widely used in target practice and hunting. Properly positioned away from the grip, they can in effect simulate longer limbs. This bow string option is for single cam bows that have a roller guard. Many people believe to their simple nature and lack of timing issues that single cam bows are easier to tune and shoot than dual cam systems.

And single cam bows come with their very own tuning considerations. Of course, this must been done for two cams instead of one, and each cam must turn over exactly the same way or optimum performance will not be achieved. But dual cam bows can reportedly develop higher speeds at the top end of speed bow designs. Legion is a single cam bow and thus requires minimal maintenance and eliminates the necessity of cam synchronization. Tuning and timing the elite compound bow binary cam system. It is a practical, easytofollow, well illustrated guide on high performance tuning for target archery, field archery and bowhunting all compound bows, all bow limb cams. We were playing with many single cam prototype designs at that time, as well as replicating others to see if we could get performance out of them.

Cabelas has a huge selection of compound bows in stock. An example of a roller guard can be seen on a mathews z7, bear attack, bear carnage, mathews z7 tactical, and. Inspect the bow to insure that the cables and string are in their tracks on the cam and attached to. In the mid80s, bow manufacturers began making eggshaped cams, which helped increase speed. The mechanism as to how the single cam works is similar to the way a dual cam bow works.

In the case of the compound bow, the introduction of 80 percent letoff bows sets is rapidly catching fire with hunters and target shooters alike. We got a bow and a quiver of arrows and took them to the firing range this month. There are over products listed here, so please scroll down or click page 2 at top or bottom of page. The pulleycam system grants the user a mechanical advantage, and so the limbs of a compound bow are much stiffer than those of a recurve bow or longbow. Most of todays bows tune easily when you use the correct initial settings and good shooting form. To synchronize them, youll need a bow press, because youll have to twist the cables. Even though the discussion is not much important, the answer to the question mentioned above depends on their knowledge about the differences or disparities between the single cam vs. A guide to tuning and shooting compound bows dec 7, 2010 edition. This thorough archery lesson covers how to tune a compound bow single or double cam, from checking for issues to finetuning the yoke. Bowstrings custom made for single cam bows like mathews. Compound bow timing single cam timing dual cam timing. Bowstrings custom made for single cam bows like mathews, pse. I have tiller tuned a time or two on my single cam bow.

If you need a superfinetuning, repeat the procedure at 45 yards. Creep tuning for twin cam bows archeryfixarcheryfix. This timeline can be used with any compound bow to simplify the process while tuning a bow. Timing a bow with two cams will require a friend to observe your draw stops while you are drawing the bow. Compound bows come in a variety of sizes, draw weights and draw lengths. The pulley cam system grants the user a mechanical advantage, and so the limbs of a compound bow are much stiffer than those of a recurve bow or. From an earlier post, i read the draw length is made with the cams, or did i read wrong. And singlecam bows come with their very own tuning considerations.

Mathews claimed then, as it does now, that their single cam design enables a compound bow to remain in time or synch, makes the bow easier to set up, and provides a smoother drawing and quieter shooting bow, all without loss of arrow speed or performance. Powered by an easy tuning single cam system, this hunting machine takes archers through a super smooth draw cycle before firing arrows at blistering speeds up. The main two marketed bows are for adults and for children. These factors can be centershot initially set up a compound bow so the arrow is positioned along the power stroke centre of the bow. Hi david, cant recall exactly, i worked for golden eagle now defunct back in the late 90s. Bow tuning is a website dedicated to helping each and every bow shooter in the world through our how to videos and making hard to find archery products and tools available in our online store. Refer to this chart when selecting your string color option. Single cam single cam bows have been very popular for several years. A guide to tuning and shooting compound bows anchor bowmen. A few years ago when mathews introduced the solocam, a single cam compound bow, i watched with great interest and admittedly some skepticism. First check your bow for loose or damaged components. Much like the single cam bow, you can check the timing on a two cam bow by looking at the timing marks on each cam. In modern archery, a compound bow is a bow that uses a levering system, usually of cables and pulleys, to bend the limbs. It fine tunes the nock adjustment and it will change how the bow balances in your.

Start by tightening everything down with a set of allen wrenches. Single cam for a compound bow 3d cad model library grabcad. Aug 01, 2006 tuning your compound bow by larry wise is a must have book if you are serious about the sport of archery. A gear heads analysis of compound bow function technical. The most important thing to do is establish a chronological order for tuning a bow. Bear archery approach rth compound bow package bass pro. With speeds of 330 feet per second and features of a bow that would cost hundreds more, the approach disrupts the price to performance ratio. Martin archery catalog 2010 by davy goedertier issuu.

After tuning your bow, check out your strings, cables, arrows and grip on a regular basis to ensure a perfect hit every time. We will also go over the different parts of a compound bow. If one is rotating faster than the other, youll get paper tuning tears. These are the cams which are used to help balance the force. The system of pulleys, cables, and cams enabled archers to hold heavy draw weight at full draw without the muscle fatigue that you would expect. With you bow sighted in for twenty yards and your cams timed correctly your good shots should hit at the same height when you draw hard against the cam stops or if you allow the string to creep forward a little. And while single cam designs tend naturally to be quieter, these aftermarket devices further reduce recoil, shock, and noise. And while singlecam designs tend naturally to be quieter, these aftermarket devices further reduce recoil, shock, and noise. I picked up a mathews drenalin single cam with similar specs to what you seek, and love it. Randy ulmer also wrote an article about it some time ago. The single cam design may eliminate the timing factor in tuning and may decrease the frequency with which a bow must be retuned, but to the extent a single cam bow follows the modern trends toward faster, lighter, and shorter, tuning a single cam bow can still be a challenge. The string feed cam turns the bottom cam assembly as the archer pulls on the bow string green line is the bow string in the figure above.

Also, you can choose either a shoot through or cable guard system. The sight tapes are invaluable to me in field shooting. This tends to give the bow speed similar to a two cam bow, and accuracy similar to a round wheel bow. Reilly starts with a bare, hoyt ignite compound bow, and then adds to it a basic, las compound bow package. Larry wise is a world field archery and national target archery champion who knows and understands the bow tuning and performance problems archers encounter. A loose arrow rest, a cable guard that has turned into the bow or a bow sight that has slipped down into the arrows path can all cause your broadheads to fly haphazardly. Follow this stepbystep process and your bow will be shooting bullet holes in no time. Features a folding bow square, nocking pliers, and three brass nocking points. Tuning a bow is not the easiest thing to do for many. A drawback for the single cam is that the notch for nocking the arrow does not maintain a. Adjustable straps and flap secure the bow and zipper is even lockable for regions that require locked.

However, here are some of the pros and cons regarding the use of the single cam over the dual cam. Compound bow diagram, parts of a compound bow compound bow diagram. Also, the single cam design makes it easy to tune and, because of its short length, lightweight, and fast arrow speed, it is an excellent choice for a hunting bow. Remove bow from plastic bag and remove the owners guide and other promotional material from the bow. That small piece would be replaced with others for adjustment of. Today, most of the hunting bow industry has moved into some shaped cam designed to store more energy in order to make the arrow release faster in the process.

This page will help breakdown the differences in adult and youth bows. The singlecam design may eliminate the timing factor in tuning and may decrease the frequency with which a bow must be retuned, but to the. This single cam is located at one of the limbs of the bow. It allows for half inch increments in the rage of 26. When you are coming to full draw, in many two cam bows, your cam s draw stops are what establish the wall at full draw. Wisconsinbased genesis bow has grown along with a cultural spike in interest around all things archeryrelated. This affordable, versatile bow tuning kit is perfect for all archers and should be in every archery tackle box. The archery trade association has an updated list of archery trade shows happening around the country annually. A stepbystep guide to get your bow shooting perfectly. The bow shop bible is now available on the apple app store. Many bow shooters always make the question that which is better between the single cam bow and the dual cam bow.

Bow tuning tips compound bow setup part 3 duration. The singlecam design may eliminate the timing factor in tuning and may decrease the frequency with which a bow must be retuned, but to the extent a singlecam bow follows the modern trends toward faster, lighter, and shorter, tuning a singlecam bow can still be a challenge. You should be aware of how to set up a bow and the factors that will effect tuning. When looking at a compound bow you will notice two wheels at either end of the. Or extend the cables connected to the lower cam by twisting out. Tuning timing the elite compound bow bow tuning elite compound bows along with several other manufacturers use the binary cam system, nothing i can say would describe it better than the words of the inventors, so below i quote bowtech archery direct. Reilly demonstrates how to get a basic compound bow ready to shoot by walking through the steps necessary to properly install the accessories.

These cams will have timing marks that allow you to see how theyre rotating. On target for tuning your compound bow by larry wise goodreads. The package includes an arrow rest, sight, quiver, wrist sling, stabilizer and five arrows. Single cams are quieter, which is a huge benefit for. Halfzipper design allows for quick and easy access to your hunting rig. Single cam 2 color twist with roller guard bowstring our price. The greater the diameter of the cam the less cam rotation required to deliver a length of bow string. Includes chapters on tuning single cam and tuning super cam bows and on making, serving, and repairing cables and bowstrings. This is not the actual centre of the bow but the position established. How to set up a basic compound bow lancaster archery blog.

Get all the features you want in a high performing, growwithyou bow with the blackout intrigue compound bow package. Yoke tuning can play a big role when it comes to paper tuning your bow. Unless youre shooting a single cam bow, check the timing of your cams. An example of a roller guard can be seen on a mathews z7, bear attack, bear carnage, mathews z7 tactical, and other bows. Compound bow buyers guide sportsmans outdoor superstore. The binary cam system is comprised of two perfectly symmetrical cams that are slaved to each other, forcing the cams to turn in perfect synchronization. Tuning your compound bow by larry wise is a must have book if you are serious about the sport of archery. In general, compound bows are widely used in target practice and hunting. On target for tuning your compound bow larry wise on. This provides for flawless nock travel and tuning that you can set and forget, maximizing accuracy and consistency.

Mathews claimed then, as it does now, that their singlecam design enables a compound bow to remain in time or synch, makes the bow easier to set up, and provides a smoother drawing and quieter shooting bow, all without loss of arrow speed or performance. Adjusting a single bolt will raise or lower the nock point quickly on a single cam. Book tuning your compound bow 5th edition by larry wise with a foreword by respected archery expert and technical advisor, norb mullaney. The advent of the compound bow began with all bows having two round cams. Shorten the cables connected to the upper cam by twisting in.

If you need a high quality long lasting bow string for your compound bow look no further. Aug 30, 2007 single cam single cam bows have been very popular for several years. Tuning single cam and super cam bows, updated cam material on all cam styles. Tuningtiming the elite compound bow bow tuning elite compound bows along with several other manufacturers use the binary cam system, nothing i can say would describe it better than the words of the inventors, so below i quote bowtech archery direct. The ability to store bow setups and arrow configurations makes replicating performance that much easier. These bows have a cam at the end of one limb and an idler wheel or round wheel at the end of the opposite limb. Many people believe to their simple nature and lack of timing issues that single cam bows are. They are very easy to tune, since there is only one cam that rolls over.