The Barnett Vortex compound bow offers a great combination of strength and maneuverability that allows archers to shoot accurately and consistently. To maximize its performance, it’s important to properly adjust and maintain the bow. Follow these steps to ensure that your Vortex bow is performing at its best.
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Basics of Adjusting the Barnett Vortex Compound Bow
Inspect the bow (string, cables, etc)
Prior to making any adjustments, it’s important to inspect all components of the bow, especially the strings, cables and bow limbs. Inspect for any frayed or worn spots, and make sure to replace anything that looks worn or damaged. Carefully inspect the bowstring and cables, especially at the bend points. Make sure they are properly seated, and adjust them if necessary.
Tune the bow
Tuning the bow ensures that your bow is balanced, and that the arrows you shoot will fly as straight and as true as possible. You can use a bow press to make some of the adjustments. The most important adjustments are the string height and center shot.
String Height
The string height should be adjusted so that it is no more than ⅛ of an inch above the arrow shelf. If the string is too high, it can affect the accuracy and consistency of your shots. To adjust the string height, use a wrench and an Allen key to loosen the screws at the cams, and then adjust the string.
Center Shot
The center shot is the most important tuning adjustment of your bow. It ensures that the arrow will be placed in the exact center of the draw cycle, and the string will remain in the same position throughout the shot. To adjust the center shot, loosen the stabilizer bolts and adjust the pins until the center point is centered.
Timing, Twist, and Flex
In addition to adjusting the string height and center shot, you will also need to adjust the timing, twist, and flex of your bow. To adjust the timing, turn the cams so that they are at the same height. To adjust the twist, adjust the cables so that they are evenly distributed around the cams. To adjust the flex, adjust the limb bolts so that the bow is evenly flexing.
Brace height
The brace height is the distance between the string and the bow grip, and it affects the accuracy, speed, and comfort of the bow. The ideal brace height for the Barnett Vortex is 7¼” to 7½”. To adjust the brace height, adjust the cable guard so that the string slides in and out of the cable guard with no pressure.
Adjusting the Barnett Vortex compound bow can be daunting at first, but with a little patience and practice, it’s a relatively simple process. Once the adjustments are made, you’ll enjoy improved accuracy and better performance from your bow. With the proper adjustments, you’ll be able to shoot with increased confidence, accuracy, and consistency.
The process of adjusting the bow can be broken down into four main steps: inspecting the components prior to making any adjustments, tuning the bow, adjusting the timing, twist, and flex, and finally adjusting the brace height. Following these steps will help ensure that your bow is performing optimally, so you can shoot with confidence.
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Last update 2021-01-05. Price and product availability may change.