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Basic setup, Finger setting release setting, Cable guard – Martin Archery Martin Compound User Manual

Page 5: Setting center shot

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Basic Setup

Your new Martin bow takes little setup to get started shooting. Please read and

familiarize yourself with these starting procedures before shooting. Many of these

procedures may have been completed by your authorized Martin dealer. After

completing these simple steps, you will be more accurate and will have greater success

from the start. A careful and thorough initial setup will make the tuning process much easier.

Cable Guard

The Cable guard should be positioned for adequate

fletching clearance. Depending on model, your bow may have

a strait carbon cable guard installed. If so, your cable guard is

already positioned for optimum fletching clearance, and no further

adjustment is needed. If your bow came with a metal, dog legged

cable guard, please follow the directions below. Caution should be

taken against over rotating the cable rod as excessive clearance

can cause unnecessary pressures on the limbs and axle bearings.

Follow these steps:

1. Visually align shooting string down the center of the grip for single

cam, and outside center for duo cams (3/16" to the left of center on

right hand bows, 3/16" to the right on left hand bows).

2. Adjust arrow rest left or right so arrow is centered with the

shooting string.

3. Adjust cable guard so that cables are off-set no more than needed

for fletching clearance.

Once optimum angle is achieved, fully tighten the screw, but do

not over tighten.

Setting Center Shot

After your arrow rest is installed, you will

need to set it at a good starting point to

begin tuning. The easiest way to do this is to

visually align the bowstring in the center of

the grip section. If you are shooting your bow

with a release aid, your rest will need to be

centered with the bow string. During tuning, your

arrow rest may need to be moved in or out

from its centered location. This is normal

because different shooters apply different

pressures to the bow. Finger shooters will

need to position the rest so that the point

is about 1/8” outside the string. This is to

compensate for the horizontal bending of

the arrow upon release. An arrow rest that

provides some side support, such as a

cushion button for the arrow, is best for finger

shooters.

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