Bow Tuning advice - stretched string/cable?

[renegadeg2]

Hi,

I picked up a new compound bow today - last year's model.

Just setting it up and noticed that it's axle-to-axle length is about .25+ inch more than the specs. Measured brace height (string to beginning of riser), and it looked shorter too (a half to quarter inch shorter).

Measured my old bow and it was perfectly on spec. So I'm quite sure I'm measuring things right.

Is the string and cables stretched beyond what they should be?

If so, should I just twist the strings/cables to make them shorter? They already have an aggressive twist on them?

As for the draw feel: the power-stroke starts off aggressive (as it should), but it ends with an extremely forgiving valley... i mean like more than a inch of travel before it wants to fire. I thought that was a good feature, but maybe the string/cables are stretched..

Any advice?

[Lefty-Canuck]

Which bow is it? If the ATA is off by 1/4" it isn't a huge issue. Put a half twist in each cable and see where you are, is the timing perfect right now?

LC

[renegadeg2]

It's a single cam... so no timing issues. It's a bowtech/diamond made for cabelas. Instinct xcite specifically.

[normanrd]

Originally Posted by renegadeg2

It's a single cam... so no timing issues. It's a bowtech/diamond made for cabelas. Instinct xcite specifically.

Single cams need to be timed too. Check on the cam, there will be a timing mark that you need to be at or near at rest. This will give you an indication of whether or not you need to get some attention for your bow.

[brendan's dad]

1/4 inch is not a big deal, but having the ATA measurement prior to any shots is a great idea. Put 200-300 arrows through and re-measure. If you ATA has lenght past a 1/2 long, head to jimbows or accurate and have them add a few twists.