Adjusting Draw Weight on a Compound Bow
To adjust the draw weight of a compound bow, we have to unload or preload
more stress ( flex ) on the limbs; we do that by tightening or loosening
the limb bolts. To bring a compound bow to maximum poundage, tighten the
limb bolts ( clockwise ) until both limbs are tight against the riser.
To lower the draw weight we unscrew the limb bolts equally on each limb
( counterclockwise ).
Every bow's limbs have a specific poundage rating: 50-60, 60-70, 70-80,
etc... When a bow is in spec and the limbs are tightened until they are
against the riser ( maxed out ) the bow should possess a draw weight very
close to its rated maximum draw weight.
To raise draw weight
Tighten the limb bolts until the limbs are tight to the riser.
To lower draw weight
First, raise the draw weight to its max. Next, unscrew both limb bolts
one revolution and check the draw weight on a bow scale. Repeat this process
until you reach your desired draw weight.
ONLY ATTEMPT TO SHOOT DRAW WEIGHTS IN THE LIMBS
SPECIFIED RANGE. IF THEY ARE NOT MARKED, MAX OUT THE DRAW WEIGHT AND YOUR
LOWEST DRAW WEIGHT WILL BE 10 POUNDS LIGHTER.
When using a bow scale, pull down on your bow's riser until your bow
is at it's "roll over" spot on the cams and look at the scale
for its draw weight. Try not to roll the cam(s) over, but if you do, make
sure you keep a good grip on your bow when raising the bow back up to
take it off the scale... it'll try to take you for a ride!
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