Basic setup, Quick arrow rest and nock placement, Setting the tiller – Martin Archery Martin Compound Bow User Manual
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Quick Arrow Rest and Nock Placement
You can quickly and easily set the position of your rest and
nock point using the rest mount holes in your bow. Your rest
should sit level with the two rest mount holes, or slide lock
mount of your bow. (See graphic) When the rest placement
is correct, you can begin placing the nock set. Place a nock
loosely on the string and nock an arrow. Visually align the
arrow level with or slightly tail high of the rest mount holes.
When the correct height is set, crimp the nock set into place.
This will give you a good starting point to begin tuning your bow.
Setting The Tiller
Taking a tiller measurement allows you to check the relative
tension setting of the upper and lower limbs. After setting the draw
weight on your bow, you will need to check the tiller measurement
to make sure that you have adjusted your limbs evenly. On all Martin
compound bows, “0” or even tiller will shoot perfectly.
However, the tiller
measurement can vary up to 1/4” closer at the bottom. There is
no set measurement that provides peak performance for every
shooter. To measure your tiller, simply measure from the limb pockets
to the string on both ends of the bow. Some shooters find that different
tiller measurements from "0" work better for them. It will not hurt your
bow in any way if you experiment with tiller.
Note: Your Peep Sight position and your nock point position can
change when you turn one limb bolt. Take detailed measurements
and be sure that your nock and peep are correct each time you
turn your limb bolts.
Measuring Draw Length
When your bow is at full draw, the apex of the
string should be at the corner of your mouth.
Draw length can easily be measured
from the apex of the string at full draw
to the pivot point of the grip.
From that
measurement add 1 ¾” and you will
have the A.M.O. standard draw length.
All Martin Bows are adjustable with the
use of modules. Refer to the section that
covers your specific cam style for instruc-
tions on adjusting draw length.
Basic Setup