Tunning your bows draw weight

[tomshaw]

I have a fred bear element 60-70lb bow. my shoulder is a bit crook and i want to get it as close to 60lb as i can. is there a way i can without using a special scale?

cheers.....Tom

[XTfreak]

I have a fred bear element 60-70lb bow. my shoulder is a bit crook and i want to get it as close to 60lb as i can. is there a way i can without using a special scale?

cheers.....Tom
By backing the limb bolts out (NO MORE THAN 5 TURNS) you will be close to 60lbs.
Without a scale though you wont know the poundage for sure...
Bill

[woody]

By backing the limb bolts out (NO MORE THAN 5 TURNS) you will be close to 60lbs.
Without a scale though you wont know the poundage for sure...
Bill

Bill,
It varies a little between manufacturers, but its been my experience that one full turn of the limb bolts, usually equals about four to five pounds.

[ricochet]

Bill,
It varies a little between manufacturers, but its been my experience that one full turn of the limb bolts, usually equals about four to five pounds.


I would have thought roughly about 2-3lb a turn, and as woody said some manufacturers might be different, also as Bill stated don't turn down too many turns, this might tend to make things interesting:P

Cheers,
Rick

[XTfreak]

Bill,
It varies a little between manufacturers, but its been my experience that one full turn of the limb bolts, usually equals about four to five pounds.
Woody,
You are quite right.
That is why I went by the Bear owners manual:D
Bill