Axel to Axel

[oldfarmsblueman]

The bow I just picked up is listed to be 30" axle to Axel.
It seems to be 31".Also the brace is listed at 7" and is 6 3/4.
What needs to be done to make this in spec.

[royden]

spec is measured at max poundage ... may have to measure both sides of the bow - cause it can differ slightly ....

sounds like string and cable have stretched but pics would be great!

[oldfarmsblueman]

I just bottomed it out and its even worse.Only getting 57#
out of a 60# bow.My Mathews is 40-50 and I get 54#

[SPIKER]

Jan 14, 2010 10:39:47 GMT -5 oldfarmsblueman said:

I just bottomed it out and its even worse.Only getting 57#
out of a 60# bow.My Mathews is 40-50 and I get 54#

That's because you have to max out the bow. Then, twist the string, and cable equally. Probably two turns each. Then check the poundage. You should be about 59 - 60.

Then, check your ATA. If it is still long, add another twist or two to the string.

As your ATA decreases, the brace will increase.

As far as the Mustang being 4 pounds heavy, it should probably be taken down at least 2 pounds by reversing the above procedure.

A bow shoots it's best when it's set up to the proper specs...that's what it was designed for.

[maricar]

Sounds very interesting ideas.

[CopperHead]

Spiker hit the nail on the head as usual. Think about it this way. As the string stretches the axel to axel will increase. This in turn of course also means the string will get closer to the riser.