Bow tuning

[RAF]

Not much going on here for past month so thought I'd ask a question. First of all I'm new to bows. Only hunted for past three seasons. I'm not completely familiar with all the parts and really don't feel comfortable tinkering with any moving parts. I have visions of taking something apart and having the whole works fly into also sorts of small pieces. My present bow is 2 years old. How often should you service and tune your bow.
What sort of things should be done and checked. The shop where I bought it offer a service. I'm not sure how many points they check, but for a flat fee they go through it and replace what has to be.
Your thoughts would be appreciated.

[DaveK]

Get yourself a good bow square and check your tiller. Or have the bow shop tune it and get a bow square and right down the dimensions. Always keep an eye on your string for wear. I don't do allot to my bow other than check strings, tiller, occasionally lube the cams and just plain give a through examination. If it isn't broke, do fix it.

[JoeN]

RAF After 2 years you probably need a new string and cables and havivg the Bow serviced by someone who knows what they are doing is a good ideal. All of this depends on how much you have shot your bow and how much it has been in the weather.I still remember about 12 years ago I was on a 3D course on the 35th target and was shooting great had 2 8s and the rest were 10s and my string blew out do to age so now if I am in doubt I replace. The dealer I use shoots alot of competion and hunts that is why I do business with him. they will usaly take the bow completly apart and check the rockers and service them. The limbs and riser should be OK. I paper tune my bow if I change my rest or arrows and after serviceing. Hope this helps. Joe N

[RAF]

Come to think of it I had them change the cables last year. They were showing some fraying. The only thing I do is wax the string from time to time. Did a lot of shooting with it the first year. Spent most of the winter in my basement. If I open some doors I could shoot about 10 yds. Was a great way to practice the fundamentals. When the weather warmed I shot in the yard up to 25 yds, and took it with me to my cabin at the lake were I could shoot out to 40 yds.
Think I'll take it to the shop and make sure it's done right. Thanks

[Buff]

Check out www.huntersfriend.com They have a woderful website and alot of education on bow maintenance. I bought ny first bow from them. It was customized to my fit and shoots beautifully.

[RAF]

Thanks.