Maintenance

[Morbius131]

So I have been shooting a fair amount over the last two months in attempt to get my muscle memory, form etc. and I was just wondering what you guys do as preventative maintenance on your bows.

Morb

[Lefty-Canuck]

Keep the string waxed and double check any mod and draw stop screws regularly

LC

[Morbius131]

Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

Keep the string waxed and double check any mod and draw stop screws regularly

LC

Sounds like I am doing it right then. I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything important.

Morb

[Bonescreek]

Over the years my arrows needed more attention than my bows.
Ferrels will creode if target or broadheads are not removed at least once
every 6 months. Graphite powder helps but is still best to remove and reinsert
the target head/broad head twice a year to insure the don't fuse.

A simple thing but a lot of forget to check this.

Most bows only need string/cable changes and then only when they get
moderity fraded or have serving seperation. Most string sets last on avg. like
3-5 years depending on use/abuse and total shots fired.
Just a ball park average mind you. :-)

[Bonescreek]

If you find when trying to tune your bow there is a problem,
and it was not a problem last time you tuned it.. that's when you
may want to have a shop look at it for maint. work.

Sometimes tuning can be difficult due to a simple thing like hand tork,
other times the same problem may be due to a worn bushing etc.

I've found it best to try to resolve tuning as best I can myself first when
I can, but if not then don't hesitate to go to a bow shop for fix.

Tuning bows is complicated but not impossible, most important is don't
drive your self nuts over trying to figure it out.

Sometimes all you need is someone to look at it, then it all makes sense.
:-)
Is it me or is it the bow ?
I'm looking for the answer.

[Morbius131]

Originally Posted by Bonescreek

If you find when trying to tune your bow there is a problem,
and it was not a problem last time you tuned it.. that's when you
may want to have a shop look at it for maint. work.

Sometimes tuning can be difficult due to a simple thing like hand tork,
other times the same problem may be due to a worn bushing etc.

I've found it best to try to resolve tuning as best I can myself first when
I can, but if not then don't hesitate to go to a bow shop for fix.

Tuning bows is complicated but not impossible, most important is don't
drive your self nuts over trying to figure it out.

Sometimes all you need is someone to look at it, then it all makes sense.
:-)
Is it me or is it the bow ?
I'm looking for the answer.

No problem there! The boys at Jim Bows Archery do a great job anytime help is needed.

Morb

[Bonescreek]

I believe they will, I've heard nothing but good things about them.

Also think the only maint. you'll need to do is check your target and
broadhead arrows twice a year and I expect that's about the only
maint. you'll need to do. :-)

Happy hunting this fall.
Bones.