How much cam Lean is acceptable?
Registered. At the fartherest point, 1/8 of an inch. At full draw on the draw board it is almost perfect.
What is too much cam lean?
Example of how to pinch an arrow tight to the LEFT side of the top cam. Point of the arrow, when pinched tight to the left side of the top cam, the POINT of the arrow is just on the right hand edge of the serving, near the d-loop. YOu have WAY too much left cam lean.
Which way do you move a cam for left tear?
If the arrow has a nock left tear, it’s leaving the bow crooked. Point right, nock left.
How do I know if my bow cam is bent?
You can lay an arrow flat against your cam to see if its leaning. If all is good it should run paralell with the string. If its leaning it will either cross over your string or lean away from the string… depending on which side of the cam you lay the arrow.
What causes bow cam lean?
The primary reason cam lean exists it because of the variation in loading on the axle throughout the draw cycle. When a bow is drawn the limbs are being flexed and building energy, and as the draw weight climbs and falls into the let off, the tensions on the strings and cables change.
How much does it cost to replace a cam on a bow?
Cams should run about 50 – 60 dollars and the limbs 150 – 175. Strings can run from 40 to 100 bucks depending on who you order them from.
Can a cam Bend?
replace them for sure. once the metal is bent, it is fatigued and will bend much easier the next time. it might end up bending on the first shot again. its like a frame on a car, once its bent, you can straighten it, but it is not nearly as strong.
Is cam lean a problem?
Cam lean should only be looked at as a “problem” when it is excessive and causing string tracking or wear issues. Determining what is considered “excessive” can be difficult when it comes to cam lean.
What is a bow cam?
Cams. The cams are the round or oval disks that are attached to the end of the limbs. They’re what make a compound bow a compound bow. With a traditional bow, the further you pull the string back, the harder it gets to pull back.
Can you change limbs on a compound bow?
Changing limbs is not a big deal, people do it all the time. Definitely no need to go buy a new bow. BUT… you will need to re-tune the bow. And I would probably head to a bow shop and pay a few bucks for them to do it with a press and have a draw board on hand to check and set things back up correctly after the swap.
What causes a bent camshaft?
A damaged camshaft can snap in two because of a crack or fracture caused by rough handling during shipping or some time before installation. If the camshaft is defective, it may appear bent.
What is cam lean and why does it matter?
This is the same thing that happens when the string and cable tensions change throughout the draw of the bow. When either the strings or cables are more compressed than their counterpart, the cam will lean. Some compound bows will have greater degrees of cam lean than others due to the different types of cam systems on today’s bows.
Does cam lean exist on compound bows?
There are many different approaches to addressing cam lean. Some choose to ignore it or pretend it does not exist, while some utilize it as a tuning tool. The reality is that it does exist in varying degrees on every compound bow and should be understood by anyone who wants to get a more precise shot. What is cam lean?
How to straighten a leaning Top cam or wheel?
If the top cam leans left, put some twists into the right-hand side yoke. If the top cam leans right, put some twists into the left-hand side. Once you are certain that your top cam or wheel is up straight, shoot another arrow through paper. I would do this at about five yards back from the paper.