Martin Archery Jaguar Take - Manual (Page 2)

TAKE-DOWN LIMB INSTALLATION
Your Take-Down model is designed to be shot with the limbs mounted securely
against the riser. Do not overtighten your limb bolts. A snug fit is all that is required.
Overtightening can cause limb damage. The draw weight is not adjustable on
Take-Down model recurve bows.
STRINGING YOUR BOW
Martin Archery recommends that you use a bowstringer
when stringing your bow. Proper use of a bowstringer will
prevent your bow’s limbs from becoming twisted. A
bowstringer also provides the safest method of stringing your
bow as the limb tips are away from you during the stringing
and unstringing process. (Avoid placing your head close to
the limb tips when stringing and unstringing your bow).
ARROWS
All types of arrows (wood, aluminum, carbon) can be shot from your Martin
(Howatt) bow. Regardless of arrow type, it is important that your arrows are correctly spined
(have the correct spine stiffness) for your draw weight. Check your arrow manufacturers
recommendations to determine the arrow size best suited for your bow.
BRACE HEIGHT (FISTMELE)
The brace height of your bow is measured from the pivot point, or most inward
point of the grip, to the bowstring (see illustration, front page).
The recommended brace height for the Jaguar Take-Down is 7" to 7 1/2".
A higher brace height helps reduce bow vibration and noise and also minimizes the
effects of shooting errors. A lower brace height provides increased arrow velocity.
Increased noise and poor arrow flight can be the result of a brace height that is too low.
Twisting your bowstring will reduce its length and increase your brace height.
Untwisting your bowstring or installing a longer bowstring will decrease your brace height.
(Avoid untwisting flemish style bowstrings as string failure may occur). Experiment to
find the brace height measurement that allows your bow to perform at its best with your
particular style of shooting.
LIMB STRAIGHTENING (BUMPING)
Should a limb become twisted, it will remain twisted until you straighten or ‘bump’
it back to the straight position. ‘Bumping’ involves the placement of one hand near the
twisted section of the limb and the other hand on the riser section. A twisted limb can be
straightened in this manner by applying pressure in the opposite direction of the twist.
You should unstring your bow before straightening a twisted limb.
Neglecting a twisted limb will only allow the twist to become more severe.
A brief inspection of each limb should be made each time you string your bow.