Martin Archery Bow - Manual (Page 6)


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
T h e c a b l e g u a r d r o d s h o u l d b e r o t a t e d t o
provide adequate fletching clearance. Caution should
be taken against over-rotating the rod as excessive
clearance can cause unnecessary pressures on the limb tips
and axle bearings.
Follow these steps:
1. Visually align shooting string down the center of the grip.
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 Arrow Rest Position
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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Finger Setting
Release Setting