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How do you adjust the draw length on a Jennings compound bow?

By Matthew Wilson

How do you adjust the draw length on a Jennings compound bow?

Adjust the draw length to the corrected and measured length and shooting posture with the set screw located on the cam. No bow press is needed. Use a screwdriver to back the screw out; then, tighten gradually to adjust as you repeatedly draw the bow and measure resistance and draw length comfort level.

Which bows can be adjusted for draw length?

Adjustable cams allow the archer to adjust his or her draw length with the use of an hexagonal wrench without, in most cases, pressing the compound bow. Adjustable compound bow cams allow archers to adjust anywhere from 3 inches up to 13 inches depending on the compound bow.

What happened Jennings Archery?

Tom Jennings was being sued by Allen, patent holder for the first compound. When the court held in favor of Allen, Jennings could no longer stay in business, and Bear, bought them out.

What is the normal draw length?

Draw Length is the distance from the nock point to the throat of the grip plus 1 3/4″. Typically, this length will also be about the same length of arrow needed by the compound archer.

How do I know if my draw length is too long?

The bow arm should move toward the target when the shot is fired. If the bow arm drops or swings to the side, the draw length is probably too long. When this happens, the scapula has already pushed the bow arm out as far as it can extend before the arrow is released.

How do you adjust the draw weight on a Jennings compound bow?

To adjust the draw weight, we have to unload or load more stress (flex) on the limbs; we do that by tightening or loosening the limb bolts. To raise draw weight to maximum poundage, tighten the limb bolts (clockwise) until both limbs are tight against the riser.

How long should my arrow be for a 28 inch draw?

around 27 inches
If you’re a 28-inch draw length and want an arrow that ends at the front of the riser, your arrow length would be around 27 inches. However, your arrow length can be longer if you need to weaken the spine of your arrow. For safety reasons, your arrows shouldn’t be cut too short.

How do I know if my bow is drawn too long?

How do I know if my bow draw length is too long?

The ideal draw length for you is the one that allows you to anchor in a comfortable position, with your bow arm elbow unlocked (slightly bent) and your release arm elbow and forearm pointing straight away from the target. If the release arm elbow points left or right, your draw length is too long or too short.