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Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by joehunter, Oct 15, 2010.

  1. joehunter

    joehunter Newb

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    i just got my string and cable replaced with a set of zebras and i only have about 500 shots on them. my problem is i am only getting 60 pounds of pull not 70. my ata is a half inch off, my question is could that be the cable, the string, or both. i have no idea and need some help if anyone has any info i would like to know. thanks
     
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    Your bow is badly out of specs, Maybe from your string being twisted improperly or the incorrect string all together, Did you have a shop do it?
     
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    yes a shop did it but not sure how to check if it was twisted right. it still shootts well but only getting 60 pounds. it is a 09 diamond stud by the way
     
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    rickmur Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Find the proper lenth of your string and cables and take the bow back to have it checked out.
     
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    Your string should be 91 1/16. Your cable should be 34 11/16. If you don't have access to a press, head to the shop that replaced them, they should have checked the strings when they put them on t to see if they needed twisted, they shouldn't have had needed that much. Keep us posted.
     
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    thanks for the advise i am going to bring it back to him monday. i measured the cable on the bow and i got 34 13/16 so not to long but the timing mark on the cam is off by about 1/8 of an inch. like i said it dont shhot bad but do u think it will hurt if i shoot it like it is before i get it fixed monday? thanks again
     

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