Thread: Starter Compound Bow Questions

There are two archery places in Canterbury, both part time shops. I’ve dealt with Mathew at Arrowhead out at Darfield and he will set you up right. There is also Paddy at bowhunt.co.nz in Christchurch.
The PSE bows have about 10 bolt turns for the limbs. Wound right in they will be full poundage, but if you wind the bolts out a bit the poundage is reduced. I bought a 70lb bow and wound the bolts out 5 turns, then slowly did them up every couple of weeks until I could back the full poundage.
DONT BUY A BOW UNTIL YOU HAVE SEEN MATHEW OR PADDY. Bows are not like rifles, you have to get one that fits you properly. Personally I wouldn’t buy a mankung, buy a reputable American brand eggs PSE, Hoyt, Mathew, Elite, Bowtech. Buying secondhand can be good, but you need to know what you are looking for.