Bow string questions

[akachuck]

Before y'all school me on this, I got this bow 3 years ago and haven't shot it much as I have in the past 1 1/2 due to not being strong enough to pull back. It's a great little bow but the problem is I don't know anything about taking care of it when it comes to string. The string looks pretty good IMO. My questions include
How can I tell if my strings need wax
How long are strings good for?
Do my strings need a change or wax?
What bow wax do I need or use?

Thanks y'all!

 

[akachuck]

Come on y'all I know y'all can help me out… please?

 

[Hduke86]

That string looks good to me. Just get regular string wax not lube or anything cause that will hold dirt and grit. I don't suggest putting it on the servings which is the thicker thread wrapped around the bow string. Unless you shoot a crazy bunch and I mean a CRAZY bunch then the string will be good for a long while. Some people change every 2/3 years but once you start seeing frays or the strands are separating that's when you need to take to a bow shop to change it. DONT try some home-brew idea of pressing a bow cause it has a ton of energy stored in the limbs and could break them or worse cause some SERIOUS bodily damage. ALWAYS keep your fingers and eyes away from moving parts. Fingers you can live without pretty easy but there's no replacing a eyeball with something to make it work.

 

[Hduke86]

Just keep a little wax on the string at a time. No need to cake it on there. Almost like applying chapstick more is not better

 

[tnanh]

String always needs to be waxed. Much more often than we think even if it hasn't been shot a lot. String doesn't look too bad but really hard to tell in a photo. The biggest problem with bow strings, especially factory strings, is string stretch and it doesn't take much to effect timing. A small amount of stretch can cause a rough draw cycle as well as crazy arrow flight because it messes up cam timing. Take it to a bow shop and let them check it would be the best bet. You could also put a fixed blade broadhead and shoot it several times and see if it hits consistently close to the same spot. Not necessarily the bullseye but a consistent spot.

 

[Hduke86]

I don't know your pull back poundage but make sure you have somewhat close spine arrow you need

 

[akachuck]

I don't know your pull back poundage but make sure you have somewhat close spine arrow you need

I think it's 65 to 75. In between them sounds abt right

 

[Hduke86]

I think it's 65 to 75. In between them sounds abt right

? I'm not saying it's not possible but I think you need to get that checked. 65-75 lbs is a good bit of weight for sure

 

[tree_ghost]

String looks good. The majority of string wax is perfectly fine for moderate volume shooters. Wax your string 2 times a year with the amount your shooting. Shoot your bow throughout season for practice not just in the offseason. Usually during hunting is when you tweak something on your sight or peep. You don't want to find out your bow is off after you miss your opportunity on a deer. Most importantly have fun doing it!

 

[akachuck]

? I'm not saying it's not possible but I think you need to get that checked. 65-75 lbs is a good bit of weight for sure

Ok maybe I'm wrong. Where do I find my poundage? And how do you turn it up?

 

[Hduke86]

Ok maybe I'm wrong. Where do I find my poundage? And how do you turn it up?

It could possibly be anything from 20#-70#. It's usually on the underside of the limbs. My say something like 40-50# or 60#-70#

 

[tree_ghost]

Ok maybe I'm wrong. Where do I find my poundage? And how do you turn it up?

Lower limb should have draw weight and draw length specs

 

[akachuck]

Lower limb should have draw weight and draw length specs

Yup. What do there mean?

 

[tree_ghost]

Yup. What do there mean?

DL-draw length-22"
PW-pull weight (max) -50lb
CL-cable length-for replacement
SL-string length- for replacement

 

[akachuck]

DL-draw length-22"
PW-pull weight (max) -50lb
CL-cable length-for replacement
SL-string length- for replacement

Ok thank you! The max weight I have right now has to be 50lbs.

 

[akachuck]

What's y'all's preferred bow wax?

 

[tree_ghost]

Ok thank you! The max weight I have right now has to be 50lbs.

Are your limb bolts tightened all the way down?

 

[akachuck]

Are your limb bolts tightened all the way down?

I think so?

 

[tree_ghost]

I think so?

They appear to still have some travel before they are maxed out. Your probably in the 45-47lb range which is plenty to kill a deer. You don't want to be struggling to pull your bow back or have to make big jerky motions to get over the hump in your draw cycle. More important than draw weight is
#1 accuracy
#2 proficiency
#3 SHARP broadhead
#4 arrow weight

 

[akachuck]

My accuracy is decent
Don't know what that means
Muzzy 3 blade 100 grain

I'd like to turn it up few notches. Any way to do that by myself?

 

[tree_ghost]

The bolt that I circled. On the top side of both your upper and lower limbs will have an Allen screw. Tighten them both until they are completely tight. That will max out your bow at 50lb. If you need to back off the weight then you need to turn both the upper and lower limb bolts the exact same amount. If you don't your bow will be out of timing. I recommend a half turn at a time. Also your sights will need to be slightly adjusted after changing your draw weight since it will effect the speed of your arrow.

 

[david k.]

I'd be worried that at 22" the draw length will be WAY too short for you unless there is some draw length adjustment in those cams?

 

[Safari Hunt]

If you ask about waxing a bowstring, you are overdue.

 

[akachuck]

If you ask about waxing a bowstring, you are overdue.

i said I'm not good with this stuff lol. leave me be

 

[younggun308]

I have that same bow, but the one that maxes out at 70lb.
I will tell you that factory string will stretch terribly after one or 2 summers max of moderate shooting. You might not notice it right away as you grow and your draw length increases with it. But since my draw length is 29" I couldn't keep using my old string.
I replaced mine with a custom string at a shop in Woodstock, GA last year. They guarantee theirs for 4 years. I'm sure plenty of bow shops around the country have the same, or stock high-quality manufactured strings.

 

[Sasquatch Boogie Outdoors]

Mark the bolt head and the stationary bolt seat with a pencil. This insures 1 complete turn to increase or decrease draw weight. My bow is 2 lbs. Per revolution. 22" draw length seems a bit short. Watch a youtube vid to measure you draw length. If it ain't 22" or real close your accuracy will always be limited. Goodluck pal. Hope it helps

 

[tree_ghost]

I have that same bow, but the one that maxes out at 70lb.
I will tell you that factory string will stretch terribly after one or 2 summers max of moderate shooting. You might not notice it right away as you grow and your draw length increases with it. But since my draw length is 29" I couldn't keep using my old string.
I replaced mine with a custom string at a shop in Woodstock, GA last year. They guarantee theirs for 4 years. I'm sure plenty of bow shops around the country have the same, or stock high-quality manufactured strings.

My mother lives in Woodstock. What bowshop did you go to?

 

[younggun308]

My mother lives in Woodstock. What bowshop did you go to?

Backwood Bowstrings

 

[tnanh]

My accuracy is decent
Don't know what that means
Muzzy 3 blade 100 grain

I'd like to turn it up few notches. Any way to do that by myself?

This is the way we all thought when we were young. More draw weight is not better. Draw weight affects a lot of things. Form especially. Bow noise also. A quiet bow set at 50 to 60 pounds is the way to go in my opinion. It will usually out kill a bow with a higher draw weight because it is quieter, shooter can shoot with less movement and better form and can usually get better arrow flight. Don't do the macho thing and think you have to shoot the most you can pull.