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2004 Compound Bow Manual
Frequently Asked Questions  It is our goal at Martin Archery for you to realize your full potential as a new member in the Martin family. We have some of the greatest
shooters in the World shooting with us and we are certain you can become one of them.
Below are some of the most commonly asked questions about Martin archery equipment.
We hope that these questions are useful to you. What arrows should I use with my martin bow?
It is very important for accurate shooting that your arrows are the correct spine,
or stiffness, for your bow. Arrows that are too limber or too stiff will cause tuning
and accuracy problems. Your local dealer has an arrow chart and can properly fit
your bow with the correct shaft. Regardless of the material or manufacturer
of the arrow, all arrows have to be the correct spine for your bow.How is the draw length on my Martin bow measured?
Your bow's draw length is measured from the bowstring at full draw to the front
of the shelf (the length of the shelf is included within the draw length.)How does tiller setting affect the way my bow performs? As mentioned in
the tiller section, all Martin bows should start with '0' or even tiller. This setting
will work best for most shooters. However, after completing the tuning section and
your bow is in perfect tune, you can custom fit the tiller to give you the most steady
hold and very tight groups. This is an individual thing, and no one tiller setting is good
for everybody. This requires some experimentation to find the best spot for you.How can I make my Martin bow as quiet as possible?
Though your bow is engineered to produce very little noise, it is important to
remember that high performance models, that store high levels of energy, are not
generally as quiet as moderate performance bows. A few ways to eliminate noise
and vibration are:a. Install string silencersb. Make sure all screws on your setup are
snug (a small amount of Lock-Tite will help keep them tight)c. Set your draw weight closer to its maximum,
lower settings can increase vibrations and noised. Use a heavier arrow in order to absorb
more of the bow's stored energye. Install mole skin between any attached
accessory and the bows riserAt what weight setting will my bow perform best?
Your Martin bow can be shot anywhere within its fifteen pound weight range.
You will achieve the highest level of performance from any compound
bow when it is set at its maximum draw weight. The maximum draw
weight setting maintains the engineered level of limb, cable, and
bowstring tension for peak efficiency, while keeping noise and vibration to a minimum.I want to get the most arrow speed possible. How light can I make my arrows without causing damage to my bow?
The durability of Martin bows is unsurpassed in the archery industry. All
components of your new bow can withstand high levels of stress.
Its unprecedented durability allows your Martin bow to easily use an arrow
that weighs as little as 5 grains per pound of draw weight. Note: The Martin archery
warranty does not allow the use of an arrow weighing less than five grains per pound.What kind of string material can I use on my Martin bow?
The strength of all Martin bows, regardless of what cable system you are using,
allows the use of all of the low stretch materials in use today. Vectran, spectra
fastflight, and 450 premium are all good materials, and they can be used on all
martin bows with out voiding your warranty.
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