MUST READ MANUAL PEEP GOES IN UPSIDE DOWN JUST ONE ITEM THAT IS DIFFERENT, SO READ THIS. 1. Peep sight must be installed upside down. See inside page picture. Failure to do so causes rubber tube to interfere with cam and string. Cut rubber tube shorter to make peep turn completely. Secure (tie it in) peep after positioning. Peep tube should be attached 3-4 inches below cable head. Bow Jaxs must not touch cable stop. 2. Drawing with fingers results in very painful finger pinch (due to the string angle) and may cause a high torque let-down or dry fire. 3. A zero torque position is achieved by centering the cables between the limbs (See Full Draw Picture right). Use loosely held high wrist position. Test for torque by shooting through paper (paper mounted on open frame) see #4. 4. Side paper tears are caused by hand torque, by low wrist, by low arrow spine, by to short of peep tube, or by side off hook type of release (use caliper type release). Purposely torque bow to get opposite tear, note cable and limb position in getting the opposite tear. 5. The loop is dead center, secured by speed nock. Do Not Move! Do not install metal string loops, they catch in cables and Bow-Jaxs. A replaced loop or string will result in a un-centered loop requiring fine sync adjustment (to eliminate hand shock). If you want to try to improve on the factory sync, see back page of these instructions. 6. If you use a Whisker Biscuit (the one bought with the bow) make sure that the arrow diameter is 19XX (.297) or smaller. Hostage rest has no restrictions. 7. Heavy spine arrows are required. 15+ lbs (point weight dependant) above bow or 10 lb above bow for Carbon Revolution Arrows. Example, a 60 lb bow should use arrows spined for a 75 lb bow. Arrow fletching should be no higher than 1/2 inch. We lowered minimum arrow weight to 4.0 gr/lb, 70 lb bow is 280 grains and 60 lb is 240 grains. 8. Cam synchronization: See instructions below. Note: Bow can be restrung using a old long string and the string changer. |
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PEEP & SIMS ASSEMBLY
Pick the desired peep size (small, medium, or large, start with medium)
and install as shown. Place the rubber protection ring around peep
before shooting. The peep stem must be pointed up or slightly left
(keeps rubber tube from getting into cam when peep is mounted within
2 inches of cam). Attach other end of rubber tubing to cable on the
upper right, 3-4” below cable head (See Stem Position right). The
optional upper string Sims (noise abatement) is mounted below peep
with one speed nock below it.
Note: If you prefer using your string for self-aligning the peep, cut peep stem off and
eliminate the rubber tube.
ARROW RESTS
The Hostage and Whisker Biscuit arrow rests work great with this bow due to their full
containment and light weight characteristics. Fall-a-ways are heavy and may
unbalance the cables but can be used. Strongly suggest you try the recommended
rests.
SIGHT MOUNTING
Two 5/8 inch spacers (plus screws) are supplied to mount the bow sight as shown.
OTHER SIGHTS
Other sights can be used but they have 3 disadvantages:
1) They have a 3.5” extension bar and heavy clamps on
each end. The result is a heavy sight and the light weight Liberty I sight bracket design
is wasted.
2) The 3.5” extension increases the possibility of sight bar fracture if dropped from stand.
3) The 3.5” extension makes the bow unable to fit into the Liberty bow case.
STRING LOOP is a must. Do not move.
STABILIZER Sims Mini S coil is the best if you really need one.
RELEASE Use only caliper (both jaws open) type releases like
T.R.U. Ball Copperhead Xtra. The release is short and helps the
longer draw needed due to the string angle (especially for those
who touch the string to their nose). The 1/2-3/4 inch longer draw
increases your arrow speed.
SETTING PEAK WEIGHT
One full 360 degree turn equals 4-5 lbs. Mark screw so that you
turn both sides equally. Turn one-half turn on each side at a time.
Do not turn more than 2.5 turns to get 10 lb draw weight reduction.
All bows and this bow perform best at peak weight.
Pick the desired peep size (small, medium, or large, start with medium)
and install as shown. Place the rubber protection ring around peep
before shooting. The peep stem must be pointed up or slightly left
(keeps rubber tube from getting into cam when peep is mounted within
2 inches of cam). Attach other end of rubber tubing to cable on the
upper right, 3-4” below cable head (See Stem Position right). The
optional upper string Sims (noise abatement) is mounted below peep
with one speed nock below it.
Note: If you prefer using your string for self-aligning the peep, cut peep stem off and
eliminate the rubber tube.
ARROW RESTS
The Hostage and Whisker Biscuit arrow rests work great with this bow due to their full
containment and light weight characteristics. Fall-a-ways are heavy and may
unbalance the cables but can be used. Strongly suggest you try the recommended
rests.
SIGHT MOUNTING
Two 5/8 inch spacers (plus screws) are supplied to mount the bow sight as shown.
OTHER SIGHTS
Other sights can be used but they have 3 disadvantages:
1) They have a 3.5” extension bar and heavy clamps on
each end. The result is a heavy sight and the light weight Liberty I sight bracket design
is wasted.
2) The 3.5” extension increases the possibility of sight bar fracture if dropped from stand.
3) The 3.5” extension makes the bow unable to fit into the Liberty bow case.
STRING LOOP is a must. Do not move.
STABILIZER Sims Mini S coil is the best if you really need one.
RELEASE Use only caliper (both jaws open) type releases like
T.R.U. Ball Copperhead Xtra. The release is short and helps the
longer draw needed due to the string angle (especially for those
who touch the string to their nose). The 1/2-3/4 inch longer draw
increases your arrow speed.
SETTING PEAK WEIGHT
One full 360 degree turn equals 4-5 lbs. Mark screw so that you
turn both sides equally. Turn one-half turn on each side at a time.
Do not turn more than 2.5 turns to get 10 lb draw weight reduction.
All bows and this bow perform best at peak weight.
| Note: Tuning or adjustment to your new bow should not be needed. It may be many years before you need to change the string and at that time you may need to re-sync the bow as shown below. Many archers like to tinker with their new bow and it is possible to improve on the factory set synchronization (See below). |
ANY hand shock can be eliminated by adjusting the synchronization. Very easy process, all you need is allen key and pliers. Takes 15 minutes. Only need to adjust top cam. 1) Shoot bow and take note of the hand shock. 2) Mark with Sharpie the cable end directly below the set screw as show by the photo 1 to the right. 3) Loosen set screws with long end of Allen-Key as shown in photo 2 lower right. Using the short end of the Allen-Key may strip set screw. If you strip the set screw use larger 4-40X1/8" no tapping is needed. 4) Turn with pliers (Photo 3) both cable ends to the right about 1/8 turn. Turn both equally so the marks are on the right hand side as show in photo 4. 5) Tighten set scews and shoot bow again. 6) If hand shock is gone, you are done. If hand shock is greater Repeat step 3 & 4, but this time turn both to the left. 7) You can use the sensitivity of you hand to feel which way to turn and the amount to turn the cable ends to totally eliminate the shock.. |
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Photo 4
| The Liberty bow is very stable (due to the steel cables) The factory settings should hold for the life of the bow. Changing the string and putting on a new string loop may slightly de-sync bow if the new loop is not centered. Minor Re-Syncing is an easy procedure, which is done with nothing more than a Allen-Key and pliers. |
PROPER HAND POSITION (Bow is tuned at factory no tuning needed) Hi Howard, I am having a problem tuning my bow. I am getting right tares and can’ t seem to correct it. I tried stiffer arrows and softer spine arrows. I tried different grain points. My string loop is dead center as well as my arrow rest. My timing seems to be dead on. I have tuned a lot of bow but this little guy has me stumped. Can you give me any other suggestions please. Buy the way the bow is still awesome and I get a lot of comments and laughs until they see me shoot it. They just can’t believe what they are seeing. You should start getting more orders from around me area because the guys love it. Thanks Chad Reed Chad , Try a different release, Due to the low holding weight a release that sildes off a lever throws arrows sideways. Use Caliper type release. Twist the bow so you get a left tear. Item #4 on the instruction. sheet. Note where the cables are in relation to the limbs at full draw, Twist wrist to get left tear and then right tear. Use this experience to shoot a bullet hole (Cables aligned/centered between limbs). Do not adjust arrow rest off of center as set by factory. Hi Howard, Hey Thanks for the advise. That is what I was doing, when I drew back I was torqing the bow. Now that I found my proper hand position the little sweet heart shoots bullet holes. Bow is the best. Thanks for your time. Chad Reed |
QUIVER MOUNTING
Pictured is the removable Alpine Bear Claw.
Many mounting angles are possible, long arrows use the greatest
angle to reduce the “through the brush” profile. Others, to keep
the bow light, use the CatQuiver (back quiver) and hang the bow
on the quiver.
CABLE SILENCERS
Many testers said that the bow is quiet without
the Bow-Jaxs, but if you want to see how quiet a bow can get, install them.
Silver marks are provided as position markers. Just cover the silver mark
as you go toward the cam. They mount 1/16” from the cam at full draw.
Use two cable ties per Jax as shown, tighten hard and then clip off the ends.
Note: Limb Sims have no effect.
PEEP SIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Flipping the peep, or switching peep size, is best done (with assistant) at
full draw (there is only 10 lbs of tension). Use a dull pointed tool of any sort.
The rubber ring goes back around the peep as shown on opposite page.
Shoot a few times to get the peep in the right spot and then tie it in. Put
10-15 wraps around the string at the bottom of the peep, then up around
the peep stem, back down for a few knots, up around the stem again, and
then finish with 5 wraps at the bottom with knots. There is no need to tie
above the peep when the rubber ring is around the peep.
CHANGING STRING
With 2 people you can change the string.
One to bring the bow to full draw and the other to tie or hook (then tighten)
the cams together as show on the right. MUST BE VERY TIGHT.
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Goal is 30+ years bow longivity
We have one customer that shoots
200 shots a day and has been doing
that since May of 2005. So if we
take time out for vacations etc we
estimate he has shot the Liberty I
bow about 300,000 times on the old
cables. Now, the new cables with the
speed nock, improve on the old
cables by 70%.
You can see that with the speed
nocks attached the cable the cable
can’t bend easily and the speed
nock's plastic cushion softens the
bend.
We have one customer that shoots
200 shots a day and has been doing
that since May of 2005. So if we
take time out for vacations etc we
estimate he has shot the Liberty I
bow about 300,000 times on the old
cables. Now, the new cables with the
speed nock, improve on the old
cables by 70%.
You can see that with the speed
nocks attached the cable the cable
can’t bend easily and the speed
nock's plastic cushion softens the
bend.
Note: smaller hands can
push the back of the handle
and get the same effect.
This a advanced micro
adjustment to side torque.
push the back of the handle
and get the same effect.
This a advanced micro
adjustment to side torque.
Non Liberty Sights
The Liberty bow riser has the sight bar extension built-in.
When you use other sights (all have a 3.5” extension and
heavy mounting hardware on both ends). What you have in
essence is two extension bars which greatly increase risk
of damage to riser and sight. Also, sight must be taken
off to fit in case.
The New 3 pin Sight has 7” of fiber attached to a glow ring
(2 pins .019, other .029).
Arrow Rests
Most other full containment rests work. We chose the
Hostage and Whisker Biscuit because they are light and
accurate. Full containment rests are recommended
because of the high let-off. The arrow rest is set from the
factory and should not adjusted for the life of the bow.
Adjustable arrow rests add needless weight.
Keep it Light
With Liberty Sight and Hostage or Whisker Biscuit bow
weight goes from 2.3 lbs to 2.52 lbs. Same goes for quivers
and stablizers on the bow. You should not need a stablizer
and get a quiver to carry the bow on.
The Liberty bow riser has the sight bar extension built-in.
When you use other sights (all have a 3.5” extension and
heavy mounting hardware on both ends). What you have in
essence is two extension bars which greatly increase risk
of damage to riser and sight. Also, sight must be taken
off to fit in case.
The New 3 pin Sight has 7” of fiber attached to a glow ring
(2 pins .019, other .029).
Arrow Rests
Most other full containment rests work. We chose the
Hostage and Whisker Biscuit because they are light and
accurate. Full containment rests are recommended
because of the high let-off. The arrow rest is set from the
factory and should not adjusted for the life of the bow.
Adjustable arrow rests add needless weight.
Keep it Light
With Liberty Sight and Hostage or Whisker Biscuit bow
weight goes from 2.3 lbs to 2.52 lbs. Same goes for quivers
and stablizers on the bow. You should not need a stablizer
and get a quiver to carry the bow on.
| Those who choose not to read these 8 simple instructions are making a BIG mistake. I venture to say all of those few people who are unhappy with the bow or sold it to someone else did not read these 8 simple instructions. |
| POUNDAGE ADJUSTMENT Best to leave alone, bow works best at poundage sent. Max adjustment 2.5 turns. When you reduce the bow draw weight and then tighten the limb bolts to bring it back to the previous weight--APPLY ONLY ENOUGH PRESSURE TO MAKE THE LIMB POCKETS TOUCH. |
Touching the thumb is
a advanced technique
and is used only after
you have mastered
major wrist position.
a advanced technique
and is used only after
you have mastered
major wrist position.
Some people put
a slight 5% touch
with the palm on
the handle to
steady while
maintaining most
weight on the "X"
a slight 5% touch
with the palm on
the handle to
steady while
maintaining most
weight on the "X"
Tie D-Loop
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