every bow works differently. on some bows you have to turn a full 360 degrees on others you turn 180 for example on this particular compound bow the manual says back out three turns to set at 60 pounds if you back out three full turns you actually set it to the high 40s if you back out 3 half turns you set it at 61 pounds. this is not a $4,000 Precision machined compound bow you get what you get every bow will vary on how many turns it is per pound
actually they all adhear the the same standard where 1 turn is 360 degrees in rotation, not a half turn. and yes each bow is different beacause they use a different length limb bolt with different pitch threads. for examplee my mission ballistic will increase 2lb per turn which is 4lb per turn on both limbs, where as the PSE evolve (worth over twice the ammount) requires 1 turn per 1lb per limb. but the ballistic can onlky back out a max of 5 turn and the evolve 8 turns all because of different length bolts, the limbs are quite likely from the same factory as most bows use a gordon glass limb
Good video,,,for those who are confused to what a 'turn' is, depending on which compound bow you have, the manual could indicate a 'turn' as 180 deg while another will indicate 360 deg as a 'turn'.
Thanks for your video just picked up a bear cruzer this really help me understand setup issues as I'm new to bow hunting even though I'm 52 years old!!
Thank you! You answered my question within 3 minutes of this video! I just bought my first compound bow from a 2nd hand shop and the draw weight is jacked up so high no one could even pull it back with their feet. I've only ever owned recurve bows so this is a little new to me. All the other videos I saw that were SUPPOSED to be about adjusting draw weight started out by completely disassembling the pully system and ended with "people new to compound bows should just take it to an archery shop" Seems really silly when all I need to do (right now) is rotate some screws. I'll worry about draw length when I figure out how to actually get it drawn back more than 1/8".
Nope, found out even at minimum draw weight the bow is 50 lbs. This isn't going to work because I draw 30lbs recurve, probably could do 40 lbs compound, this 50 lbs minimum bow is not right for me. Anyone need a 2nd hand bowtech with 70-50lbs draw weight?
@@anastasiacline6159 haha im in a similar boat. 55 pound minimum draw bow for a beginner is uhm.. rough. I can handle it but it definitely takes its toll on my muscles. And thats as a pretty healthy young guy too. Plus my draw length is still a bit too long I think.
@@anastasiacline6159 Hi just wondering how do you tell a minimum draw weight of a Compound bow? I have a Bowtech Commander, with limbs rated at 60#. And similar to you I draw only 30-35 lbs on recurve bows. There is no way in hell I can draw a 50-60 lbs compound bow. I am trying to find out what is the minimum draw weight I can adjust it without it exploding into pieces...
Had the bow set up at a pro shop. It performed just fine ruclips.net/user/postUgkxQEKUoxLWwayEDZR0NKB-5limn4MBU-2L . And I would say this is a good starting now that I could pass down to my son when he is older.But the package was missing the release and a nock was missing from one arrow.Dealing with customer support was terrible. They suggested I buy a new release rather than correct their own quality control issue because it’s to expensive for the. to ship it out from China.Update: manufacturer got back to me and resolved the issue. I retract the above statement.
Very good and helpful informatiom, however; I agree with the previous comment. 1 turn is all the way around, what you are doing is 1/2 turn. Now a suggestion, try to get additional lighting (we appreciate it) and also a mic on your shirt will also improve the quality and sound of your videos. Thank you
Great tutorial man. Thank you. Just got into bow hunting and the draw weight was really straining my arms. Took it down to 60lbs so I wouldn't get fatigued so quick. Thank you!!
Bear make great quality bows, but In my experience, the adjustability of the CRUZER is a bit oversimplified. It's an easy process but I have found that at its shorter draw length/s it can't be maxed out at its claimed maximum poundage. Still, excellent adjustability without a bow press. Good tutorial, thank you!
What a beautiful explanation.!!!Thanks soooooo much. My bow is still on the way. I live in uk. My nearest archery shop is about 300 miles away. So I had to order it online. regards.
Good luck to you archery is a awsome sport. A lot of times you will have local archery clubs very very close to you and you will never know it because they are mostly tucked away very good, I suggest joining one and in many cases they even have all the tools and knowledge to work on your bow.
+Bear Future - thanks so much. I have two archery club near me so I booked a beginner course with them in February after that I will join the club. Looking forward to see more informative and educational video. All the best.
thank you so much for this tutorial !!!! it helped me a lot . im new to compound bows but not to bow´s generally . now i am able to adjust my new compound bow by myself :) greetings from germany
I just purchased a bear cruzer x from Dick's. I know very little, I bought it for my daughter. I asked the salesman if he could adjust the length and weight for her. He spent 45 minutes in a press. Now I see this video and no press needed. I'm very confused. He didn't allow me in the room with the press. But, why did he use a press, if one isn't needed? And if one isn't needed, can using one do damage?
Ive just got a Hori-zone airborne. Meant to be adjustable 70-40pound. Turn bolts two turns and massive gap. Made only slight difference. The info that come with it has hard to see photos of the cams only and meantions draw weight and target/fishing, then about the stoppers. Thats it. No response from the manufacturer either
For a bow manual go to www.beararcheryproducts.com and you can download one for free, it has a very detailed draw weight chart etc, I know mine did not come with a manual from the store.
Hey Thank you for your video, helped me out a lot i just bought this bow, I am a beginner. I am haveing a very hard time setting the draw length to 30", I feel this is the only setting that does not work for this bow, could you check it out and let me know if I am crazy or if I am missing something here?
Please keep in mind that this video is particular to that model bow: A Bear CRUZER. It's made to be highly adjustable. Most compound bows cannot be adjusted this much. Many cannot have the limb bolts loosened by more than 6 turns. Beyond that and they will be destroyed.
I have an old Buckmasters BTR compound bow. I want to adjust the draw weight. I tightened the hex screws all the way down and then backed them out 5 full turns each. When I measure the gap from string to bow there is a 1/2 inch difference. If I back out the hex screws an equal number of turns shouldn't the measurement be the same?
They should be, sounds like maybe one of your limbs isn’t flexing properly? What you’re referring to is called the Tiller. Some bows do have a difference in tiller between the top and bottom and some don’t, I don’t know nothing about that specific bow so I would recommend hitting up a archery shop and having them check it out especially if it’s a older bow. Way you could do is see if you can find measurements posted for that specific bow and see if it lines up with what you have.
great video thanks makes a lot things clear for me . i just bought a bow for my self and thinking to get one for my girlfriend , Im not sure witch yet but i was thinking of barnett vortex like your girlfriend or bear cruzer lite? could you tell me how big is the different? thanks
I need to find out about that vortex bow. I need to adjust it to max poundage and the draw length out a little more. Im told I need a bow press for that bow.
What is the bar thingy with the looks like fins on a fan for? I’m new and don’t know anything bout compound bows and just got one yesterday. But I like to learn just not schooling lol
That is a Apache bow stabilizer, is reduces vibrations and adds counterweight to the front of the bow to stabilize it, in other words it makes the bow more comfortable and accurate.
Just got my Cruzer and the draw length bolts on my cams are so tight, I can't back them out. I've almost stripped one trying. Going to have to take it to my archery shop. Hate it when companies do this...
Mine were very tight as well, remember bows take a lot of vibration on the shot so if they are not very snug the will back out which has happened to me before. I bought a set of long Allen wrenches from wall mart and was able to break them free with that
yes, every time you adjust your draw weight, draw length, shoot a diffrent arrow weight or type of arrow or even change from a training point to a broad head you will have to re zero your sights. just keep in mine with skill accounted for you will be a inch or two off so unless your taking a trophy shot or competition most people I know can use Kentucky windage because it's very impractical to zero your sights every single time.
@@funkmonkeyfun i saw in the video you talked about loosening it by turns and you said one turn when you loosened it only by half turn. Did this mean half turns are full turns or did you misspoke? I have an EK archery REX 20-65lbs bow and the manual says Max 3 turns. Does this mean full turns or half turns? I don't have a bowshop near me that could help so i need to figure this out on my own.
@@p3l1k44n1 I explain this is the pinned comment. Bear states 2-4 lbs per turn is the accuracy, I turn mine half a turn because I run 60lbs on the dot, to do that I need half turns for 1-2 lb increments, I don’t wana run my bow at 57 or 62, that’s why I use half turns to hit 60 lbs exactly on a bow scale, these are not precision bows and have a large tolerance.
I am a little confused , you talk about turns (360deg) but in the video you only do half turns (180 deg) i have a Hoyt Ruckus I need to take down for my kid . Hoyt say max 8 turns , are these 180 deg turns or 360 deg turns ?
Just bought my first bear compound bow. The cruzer the bow is a nice bow, but the sting was not much good. It only lasted 30 to 35 shoots. Still got past quality control. When I took it out of the box the sting was flied.
bear is a very good company with good customer support, I would recommend you send them a e mail with a picture of the string attached and see if they will work with you about a replacement.
This video is very helpful and he knows what he's doing. Definitely following his instructions. Quick question though, why is it so bad if the lim bolts are not even?
it's puts uneven pressure on the limbs, one may pull 25 while one is pulling 35, to much can over stress a limb and fracture it or throw you arrow up or down I E the bottom of the string accelerates faster than the top of the string
look at your manual. it will specifiy the maximum turns (360) whice is safe to back off by. he has done a poor job for most of the video and his information is not solid
cleadge the manual says 12 turns. So manual means 12 “full” turns? I did 12 “half” turns and the screw sticks out quite a bit. Scared to go more until I know for sure
Good video, but you spoke of a (whole) turn but only rotated half a turn. There may be just one or two people who weren't clear about this. I liked it, thankyou.
i know that its bad to dry fire a bow but is it possible to just draw it even without an arrow and then slowly going back down and controlling that, will that damage the bow?
yes it's perfectly fine although no body will recommend doing so incase the string were to come loose and you destroy your bow. every recommendation you will get is never draw the bow back unless there is a arrow on the rest, it's your bow so your call, just remember you have to be 10% smarter then the equipment you are attempting to operate.
Just curious why dry firing a bow is bad, since adding an arrow to the equation adds no counter pressure or opposing force to the string/cable? In other words, there is really no physical difference to the strings whether an arrow is loaded or not.
When you draw the bow you're storing energy (transferred from your muscles) in the limbs. When you release that energy is used to set the arrow in motion, imparting kinetic energy into arrow. If there's no arrow then the energy still has to go somewhere and so it dissipates through the body of the bow. The shock of this sudden input of energy, into parts of the bow which are not designed to take such stresses, can cause serious damage to your bow.
I explain in the pinned comment, the short answer is yes I’m backing out 1/2 turn at a time so two half turns equal a full turn so that I make sure my bolts are even.
Simple answer is for manufacturers to engrave a line or dot into adjuster screws with a white mark inset. Visual assist to refer to. Cost to do it small. Basic diy improvement .Centre punch mark. Fill with whiteout.
While this bow is a outstanding value the problem is it is a budget bow at $300. These bows are molded and there are inconsistencies in limb material bow to bow so a generic marker system will not be accurate. Bows get their strength from limb material, limb thickness and limb weight and the problem with molding manufacturing while it does cut cost is it's not very accurate. As a example Bear states 1 turn equals 1 pound which is true in a generic sense, for the majority of these bows 1 turn will equal at least 1 pound, however when measuring my particular bow on a scale a half turn equals 1 lb because mine is a little thicker then normal.
I take it to a known distance range and shot a few at each distance adjusting as I go. I find unless you go up or down more the about 5 lbs your impact point don't really change.
most of the damage occurs in the limbs and riser when it is dry fired. The string may be fine but your limbs could be fractured. Most bows are built well enough to take a dry fire or two so just do a good inspection of your limbs and riser, pay attention to the next time you draw it back, if it feels weird let it down and have a bow shop look over it but you should be fine.
guillermo Mendoza you can only go to the maximum rating for the bow, the average bow is 5lbs to 70lbs. the maximum weight is the limb bolts tightened all the way down.
It may either have lock tight or its seized up. Get a longer wrench or put a small pipe on the wrench to extend it and add force, as long as you are turning it counterclockwise (left) you won't hurt the bow unless its glued in which it should not be.
60lbs is the most you can go on the vortex bows. in order to add more weight to a bow you have to change the limbs to thicker aftermarket limbs which are not made for the vortex. the draw weight of a bow comes from the limbs not the string. there is a fer more complicated explanation then that but that's the basics, with that said 60 lbs is more then enough draw weight for 98% of animals in the world. I run my bows at 60 lbs because I can hold it for over 5 minutes and not have a drop in accuracy and I regularly shoot over 150 arrows per day at the archery club, doing that with a bow at 70lbs vs 60lbs will wear you out. if you buy the vortex get the one that goes to 60 lbs and you will be set for any animal in North America.
i have a new compound bow "man Kung" and it is so hard ,i cant pull the string,please,what must i do that i can pull the string till my chin,all videos i see ,have a bow ,and pull easy. i cant pull myn till even 1 inch ,what is wrong ,please help me.
take it to where you got it from and have them back the limbs out for you, other then that you can try doing some specific weight routines to strengthen your back/scapula (not arms), archery uses a very specific set of muscles which dont get used for anything else in that combination.
I have already explained that the manuel states a full turn but I know my bow and have a bow scale and on my bow a half turn equals 1lb instead of a full turn...was that a simple enough explanation?
the best way to determine your draw length is to go to a archery store and get properly measured with your bow or the bow you intend to purchase! Not by tape measures and guesswork! Tip:- if you cant draw or struggle to draw your bow at all, its too heavy! simple!
The Barnett is not a bad budget bow if that’s what your asking, keep in mind if your taller or have longer arms the Barnett doesn’t feel right, to me it seams even if you max out draw length you still feel hunched up on the bow, and it’s not a particularly fast bow so keep you shots within 30 yards. Other than that it works on the same principals just not as adjustable so almost same as this bow. For the money it’s definitely NOT a bad compound and it’s very usable.
the 2016 manual has a chart for the cruzer on page 19 that shows a decreasing draw weight as draw length is decreased. there is approximately a 40 lb. difference at each draw length from 0 to 12 turns out. so at a draw length of 24 inches full tight is from 60-64 pounds and 12 turns out is 21 to 24 lb. according to the manual at 28 inch draw you cant get 70 lbs. the assumptions in this video about draw weight and turns are not correct. 40 divided by 12 is 3.33 per turn. i think bear future assumes 12 turns goes from 70 to 5. it don't.
every bow works differently. on some bows you have to turn a full 360 degrees on others you turn 180 for example on this particular compound bow the manual says back out three turns to set at 60 pounds if you back out three full turns you actually set it to the high 40s if you back out 3 half turns you set it at 61 pounds. this is not a $4,000 Precision machined compound bow you get what you get every bow will vary on how many turns it is per pound
actually they all adhear the the same standard where 1 turn is 360 degrees in rotation, not a half turn.
and yes each bow is different beacause they use a different length limb bolt with different pitch threads. for examplee my mission ballistic will increase 2lb per turn which is 4lb per turn on both limbs, where as the PSE evolve (worth over twice the ammount) requires 1 turn per 1lb per limb.
but the ballistic can onlky back out a max of 5 turn and the evolve 8 turns all because of different length bolts, the limbs are quite likely from the same factory as most bows use a gordon glass limb
As a new guy , that’s very discouraging…😳
Does draw length affect power?
I’m guessing no ?
Just the draw weight would ?
Maybe they both do ?
@@Wickedstickyflowers yes draw length and weight affect power.
I came here to verify that unscrewing the pull length adjustment wouldn’t kill me. Thank you.
I thought the same thing the first time lol
Same😂
Holly shit me too haha
Hahaha same!
@@kayla8744 good luck!
Good video,,,for those who are confused to what a 'turn' is, depending on which compound bow you have, the manual could indicate a 'turn' as 180 deg while another will indicate 360 deg as a 'turn'.
Thanks for your video just picked up a bear cruzer this really help me understand setup issues as I'm new to bow hunting even though I'm 52 years old!!
Thank you! You answered my question within 3 minutes of this video! I just bought my first compound bow from a 2nd hand shop and the draw weight is jacked up so high no one could even pull it back with their feet. I've only ever owned recurve bows so this is a little new to me. All the other videos I saw that were SUPPOSED to be about adjusting draw weight started out by completely disassembling the pully system and ended with "people new to compound bows should just take it to an archery shop" Seems really silly when all I need to do (right now) is rotate some screws. I'll worry about draw length when I figure out how to actually get it drawn back more than 1/8".
Nope, found out even at minimum draw weight the bow is 50 lbs. This isn't going to work because I draw 30lbs recurve, probably could do 40 lbs compound, this 50 lbs minimum bow is not right for me. Anyone need a 2nd hand bowtech with 70-50lbs draw weight?
@@anastasiacline6159 haha im in a similar boat. 55 pound minimum draw bow for a beginner is uhm.. rough. I can handle it but it definitely takes its toll on my muscles. And thats as a pretty healthy young guy too. Plus my draw length is still a bit too long I think.
@@anastasiacline6159 Hi just wondering how do you tell a minimum draw weight of a Compound bow? I have a Bowtech Commander, with limbs rated at 60#. And similar to you I draw only 30-35 lbs on recurve bows. There is no way in hell I can draw a 50-60 lbs compound bow. I am trying to find out what is the minimum draw weight I can adjust it without it exploding into pieces...
@@awyongcarl8234 I Google searched the serial number on the bow grip and found a download of the user manual.
Brand new archer…the Cruzer is my first bow…thank you for the tutorial. After watching it was very easy.
No problem, back when I started shooting there were like no guides to help get people started, figured I had to make one.
Had the bow set up at a pro shop. It performed just fine ruclips.net/user/postUgkxQEKUoxLWwayEDZR0NKB-5limn4MBU-2L . And I would say this is a good starting now that I could pass down to my son when he is older.But the package was missing the release and a nock was missing from one arrow.Dealing with customer support was terrible. They suggested I buy a new release rather than correct their own quality control issue because it’s to expensive for the. to ship it out from China.Update: manufacturer got back to me and resolved the issue. I retract the above statement.
Thanks so much man, this helped me tremendously, I’m getting a Bear Archery Wild and now I know how to set it up!!!
I bought this used reflex and once and thought I was going to pop my shoulder. Now I know how to dial it down, thanks again
Very good and helpful informatiom, however; I agree with the previous comment. 1 turn is all the way around, what you are doing is 1/2 turn.
Now a suggestion, try to get additional lighting (we appreciate it) and also a mic on your shirt will also improve the quality and sound of your videos.
Thank you
Thank you. My daughter's 1st bow had her watch this. You explain things well. I feel she knows how to do it better then me now lol.. thanks again
Great tutorial man. Thank you. Just got into bow hunting and the draw weight was really straining my arms. Took it down to 60lbs so I wouldn't get fatigued so quick. Thank you!!
Thank you! Definitely learned some tips to keep my bow working correctly after adjusting it myself. Just got my first bow last week!
Bear make great quality bows, but In my experience, the adjustability of the CRUZER is a bit oversimplified. It's an easy process but I have found that at its shorter draw length/s it can't be maxed out at its claimed maximum poundage. Still, excellent adjustability without a bow press. Good tutorial, thank you!
Thanks for the video! Brand new to archery and had zero clue about how to set up my new Cruzer. Best of luck to you!
Great video!!! Most informational I’ve found. Thank you
What a beautiful explanation.!!!Thanks soooooo much. My bow is still on the way. I live in uk. My nearest archery shop is about 300 miles away. So I had to order it online. regards.
Good luck to you archery is a awsome sport. A lot of times you will have local archery clubs very very close to you and you will never know it because they are mostly tucked away very good, I suggest joining one and in many cases they even have all the tools and knowledge to work on your bow.
+Bear Future - thanks so much. I have two archery club near me so I booked a beginner course with them in February after that I will join the club. Looking forward to see more informative and educational video. All the best.
Great, straight forward video, very helpful for a newbie like me. Thanks!!
Thank you for posting. I plan on buying this same bow, and this video was very helpful for a first time bow hunter.
I FINNALLY GOT MY BROWNING BOW FIGURED OUT, THANK YOU SOOO MUCH WITH THE LENGTH!
thank you so much for this tutorial !!!! it helped me a lot . im new to compound bows but not to bow´s generally . now i am able to adjust my new compound bow by myself :)
greetings from germany
great video I just took mine out the box and had no idea what to do this video was perfect thanks
when you were turning it looked like you were only foing half a turn. does half a turn really represent a full turn or what??
Is one turn 360 degrees full around? Great tutorial
I just purchased a bear cruzer x from Dick's. I know very little, I bought it for my daughter. I asked the salesman if he could adjust the length and weight for her. He spent 45 minutes in a press. Now I see this video and no press needed. I'm very confused. He didn't allow me in the room with the press. But, why did he use a press, if one isn't needed? And if one isn't needed, can using one do damage?
Ive just got a Hori-zone airborne. Meant to be adjustable 70-40pound. Turn bolts two turns and massive gap. Made only slight difference. The info that come with it has hard to see photos of the cams only and meantions draw weight and target/fishing, then about the stoppers. Thats it. No response from the manufacturer either
A turn is usually one complete revolution unless stated in owners manual .
Great video buddy when you adjust to 28 is it normal that both of the set screws are below the top limb and above the bottom
For a bow manual go to www.beararcheryproducts.com and you can download one for free, it has a very detailed draw weight chart etc, I know mine did not come with a manual from the store.
You're saying "1 turn" when you're actually only turning a 1/2 turn for your example. Kind of confusing. JS
i was about to say the same thing :P
Does anyone know actual specs? He stated 12 turns out is maximum. Is it 12 “full” turns or 12 “half” turns
@@natego5150 12 full turns
@@fourswords77 Thank you people for clearing that up. I immediately had to pause the video at that point because it really confused me, too.
I think a turn is 360°
Hey Thank you for your video, helped me out a lot i just bought this bow, I am a beginner. I am haveing a very hard time setting the draw length to 30", I feel this is the only setting that does not work for this bow, could you check it out and let me know if I am crazy or if I am missing something here?
Is this the g2 version? If not, do you know the difference between the two. What would be your preference? Thank you
I have a mission riot by Mathew’s and it’s a little different but your video still helped
Please keep in mind that this video is particular to that model bow: A Bear CRUZER.
It's made to be highly adjustable. Most compound bows cannot be adjusted this much. Many cannot have the limb bolts loosened by more than 6 turns. Beyond that and they will be destroyed.
Why’s that? Is looser higher weight or is tighter higher weight?
@@lessforloans shorter limb screws is the reason, this bow uses really long limb screws and the material allows for greater flexibility.
I have an old Buckmasters BTR compound bow. I want to adjust the draw weight. I tightened the hex screws all the way down and then backed them out 5 full turns each. When I measure the gap from string to bow there is a 1/2 inch difference. If I back out the hex screws an equal number of turns shouldn't the measurement be the same?
They should be, sounds like maybe one of your limbs isn’t flexing properly? What you’re referring to is called the Tiller. Some bows do have a difference in tiller between the top and bottom and some don’t, I don’t know nothing about that specific bow so I would recommend hitting up a archery shop and having them check it out especially if it’s a older bow.
Way you could do is see if you can find measurements posted for that specific bow and see if it lines up with what you have.
Thank you Funkmonk. I think I will call an archery store.
Thank you for making sense of adjusting compound bows. The one I was given was totally off.
great video thanks makes a lot things clear for me . i just bought a bow for my self and thinking to get one for my girlfriend , Im not sure witch yet but i was thinking of barnett vortex like your girlfriend or bear cruzer lite? could you tell me how big is the different? thanks
Thank you this helped so much!
I need to find out about that vortex bow. I need to adjust it to max poundage and the draw length out a little more. Im told I need a bow press for that bow.
for the people not understanding half turn vs whole turn. a half turn on each equals 1 whole turn overall.
do you tighten the bolts or loosen it to increase the weight?
tighten to increase due to putting more "Stress" on the line
what size wrench did you use for unscrewing the draw length screws?
Michael Houghton place the screw on the bolt and see if it fits if it doesn't move on to the next wrench
How do I adjust my cams draw lenght with modulars?
mine's won't turn, they are sort of stuck there, do i need to press anything else? i've put some liquid wrench thing on it but it still won't turn
What size Allan wrench do you use to adjust the draw length?
The size that fits your limb bolts
very satisfied with this product
is that 12 turns per arm or 6 turns per arm for a total of 12?
How many turns on bear legit to get 40 pounds sure could use some advice on it
Thank you this helped alot
How do i set the sight to line up with the pins
I had a bow shop install my rear peep sight, it cost like 5 bucks i believe.
What is the bar thingy with the looks like fins on a fan for? I’m new and don’t know anything bout compound bows and just got one yesterday. But I like to learn just not schooling lol
That is a Apache bow stabilizer, is reduces vibrations and adds counterweight to the front of the bow to stabilize it, in other words it makes the bow more comfortable and accurate.
Thanks
Just got my Cruzer and the draw length bolts on my cams are so tight, I can't back them out. I've almost stripped one trying. Going to have to take it to my archery shop. Hate it when companies do this...
Mine were very tight as well, remember bows take a lot of vibration on the shot so if they are not very snug the will back out which has happened to me before. I bought a set of long Allen wrenches from wall mart and was able to break them free with that
do you have to adjust the sight when you adjust the pounds for the bow
yes, every time you adjust your draw weight, draw length, shoot a diffrent arrow weight or type of arrow or even change from a training point to a broad head you will have to re zero your sights. just keep in mine with skill accounted for you will be a inch or two off so unless your taking a trophy shot or competition most people I know can use Kentucky windage because it's very impractical to zero your sights every single time.
Draw length: 7:50
When i unscrew the draw weight bolts by 3 turns, is there any risk that the limb would slide out and hit me in the face?
No you will be fine, on this bow 12 full turns is the maximum, after that the bow will explode in your face.
@@funkmonkeyfun i saw in the video you talked about loosening it by turns and you said one turn when you loosened it only by half turn. Did this mean half turns are full turns or did you misspoke? I have an EK archery REX 20-65lbs bow and the manual says Max 3 turns. Does this mean full turns or half turns?
I don't have a bowshop near me that could help so i need to figure this out on my own.
@@p3l1k44n1 I explain this is the pinned comment. Bear states 2-4 lbs per turn is the accuracy, I turn mine half a turn because I run 60lbs on the dot, to do that I need half turns for 1-2 lb increments, I don’t wana run my bow at 57 or 62, that’s why I use half turns to hit 60 lbs exactly on a bow scale, these are not precision bows and have a large tolerance.
I am a little confused , you talk about turns (360deg) but in the video you only do half turns (180 deg) i have a Hoyt Ruckus I need to take down for my kid . Hoyt say max 8 turns , are these 180 deg turns or 360 deg turns ?
Actually I figured out one turn is 360 degree.
I traded for a browning rage and was wondering if there was a simple way to adjust the draw length to my length
Just bought my first bear compound bow. The cruzer the bow is a nice bow, but the sting was not much good. It only lasted 30 to 35 shoots. Still got past quality control. When I took it out of the box the sting was flied.
bear is a very good company with good customer support, I would recommend you send them a e mail with a picture of the string attached and see if they will work with you about a replacement.
Outstanding! Very clear explanation, thanks a lot.
This video is very helpful and he knows what he's doing. Definitely following his instructions. Quick question though, why is it so bad if the lim bolts are not even?
it's puts uneven pressure on the limbs, one may pull 25 while one is pulling 35, to much can over stress a limb and fracture it or throw you arrow up or down I E the bottom of the string accelerates faster than the top of the string
could you do a review on the dart stabilizer i use a trophy rigde static but i want to see what the dart is like
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Thank you so much I thought you had to have a bow press to change the draw length
when you say one turn for your limb bolts, do you mean one complete turn 360 degrees or a half turn. In the video you demonstrated a half turn.
look at your manual. it will specifiy the maximum turns (360) whice is safe to back off by. he has done a poor job for most of the video and his information is not solid
cleadge the manual says 12 turns. So manual means 12 “full” turns?
I did 12 “half” turns and the screw sticks out quite a bit. Scared to go more until I know for sure
Hi I would like to redo my Bear Polar LTD weight I lost my manual can you help me.
Do you know if adjusting the draw length causes a need for nocking point adjustment and site adjustment?
Chrys Perdue nocking adjustment, no. Sight adjustment yes.
Good video, but you spoke of a (whole) turn but only rotated half a turn. There may be just one or two people who weren't clear about this. I liked it, thankyou.
Can it be unscrewed to much accidentally and break in half?
Unscrewing it to much can result in damage to the bow and or the limb snaps free and causes serious injury to you or bystanders.
I have a 26 ice draw length bow what’s the poundage
i know that its bad to dry fire a bow but is it possible to just draw it even without an arrow and then slowly going back down and controlling that, will that damage the bow?
yes it's perfectly fine although no body will recommend doing so incase the string were to come loose and you destroy your bow.
every recommendation you will get is never draw the bow back unless there is a arrow on the rest, it's your bow so your call, just remember you have to be 10% smarter then the equipment you are attempting to operate.
Just curious why dry firing a bow is bad, since adding an arrow to the equation adds no counter pressure or opposing force to the string/cable? In other words, there is really no physical difference to the strings whether an arrow is loaded or not.
When you draw the bow you're storing energy (transferred from your muscles) in the limbs.
When you release that energy is used to set the arrow in motion, imparting kinetic energy into arrow.
If there's no arrow then the energy still has to go somewhere and so it dissipates through the body of the bow.
The shock of this sudden input of energy, into parts of the bow which are not designed to take such stresses, can cause serious damage to your bow.
when you say 1 turn do you mean 180 degrees or 360. the way you showed was 180 degrees each time which is 1/2 turn
I explain in the pinned comment, the short answer is yes I’m backing out 1/2 turn at a time so two half turns equal a full turn so that I make sure my bolts are even.
ok. thanks for all the help. really appreciate it.👌
Simple answer is for manufacturers to engrave a line or dot into adjuster screws with a white mark inset. Visual assist to refer to. Cost to do it small. Basic diy improvement .Centre punch mark. Fill with whiteout.
While this bow is a outstanding value the problem is it is a budget bow at $300. These bows are molded and there are inconsistencies in limb material bow to bow so a generic marker system will not be accurate.
Bows get their strength from limb material, limb thickness and limb weight and the problem with molding manufacturing while it does cut cost is it's not very accurate.
As a example Bear states 1 turn equals 1 pound which is true in a generic sense, for the majority of these bows 1 turn will equal at least 1 pound, however when measuring my particular bow on a scale a half turn equals 1 lb because mine is a little thicker then normal.
Good info for a beginner, thanks.
how do you adjust the sight once you adjust the poundage? can you post link below if you have a video regarding this
I take it to a known distance range and shot a few at each distance adjusting as I go. I find unless you go up or down more the about 5 lbs your impact point don't really change.
can i ask, if a bow is accidently dry fired, and the strings dont look bad or frayed, is it fine? they are still on the cams and all
most of the damage occurs in the limbs and riser when it is dry fired. The string may be fine but your limbs could be fractured.
Most bows are built well enough to take a dry fire or two so just do a good inspection of your limbs and riser, pay attention to the next time you draw it back, if it feels weird let it down and have a bow shop look over it but you should be fine.
Okay im gonna take it to Field and Stream wenesday and see what they think
Thank you so much
Thanks man. Super helpful.
Uhm, one turn is 360 degrees is it not ? Aside from that confusing part. Great video
Thanks, read the pinned comment for the explanation of turns.
Shooting under can be dangerous, shooting longer doesn’t add risk of injury but will affect accuracy
My draw length is very close to 27 but not exactly should I use 26 ?
Use 27, better to overstretch then understretch
do you know the draw weight & length factory setting for bear cruzer?
factory is generally 29 inch DL and max poundage for the model
should be a mandatory sticker on the bow riser
Ok my question is how heavy can I set the pound on a bow? Can I set any weight to any bow?
guillermo Mendoza you can only go to the maximum rating for the bow, the average bow is 5lbs to 70lbs. the maximum weight is the limb bolts tightened all the way down.
Bear Future Thank you!
Great video thank you 🙏🏼
My bolts won’t budge if I turn it. How do I turn it without damaging the bow?
It may either have lock tight or its seized up. Get a longer wrench or put a small pipe on the wrench to extend it and add force, as long as you are turning it counterclockwise (left) you won't hurt the bow unless its glued in which it should not be.
Bear Future thanks😊
YOUR THE MAN BRO!!!
how can I change the line or make more pounds on the second bow?
VORTEX
60lbs is the most you can go on the vortex bows. in order to add more weight to a bow you have to change the limbs to thicker aftermarket limbs which are not made for the vortex. the draw weight of a bow comes from the limbs not the string.
there is a fer more complicated explanation then that but that's the basics, with that said 60 lbs is more then enough draw weight for 98% of animals in the world. I run my bows at 60 lbs because I can hold it for over 5 minutes and not have a drop in accuracy and I regularly shoot over 150 arrows per day at the archery club, doing that with a bow at 70lbs vs 60lbs will wear you out. if you buy the vortex get the one that goes to 60 lbs and you will be set for any animal in North America.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
Hey, what about that vortex rewiev?
Thank you. very informative
When i try to adjust my draw length one of the screws is buried under the limb... any tricks to get at it?
Tino LaFratta me too! how to go about that?
i have a new compound bow "man Kung" and it is so hard ,i cant pull the string,please,what must i do that i can pull the string till my chin,all videos i see ,have a bow ,and pull easy.
i cant pull myn till even 1 inch ,what is wrong ,please help me.
Try lifting weights and strengthening your arms. If you can't even draw your bow back 1", you may have other issues besides the bow.
take it to where you got it from and have them back the limbs out for you, other then that you can try doing some specific weight routines to strengthen your back/scapula (not arms), archery uses a very specific set of muscles which dont get used for anything else in that combination.
Thank you very helpful
Helped me a ton, thank you
Isn’t that a half turn ?
You done donked up them turns man
I have already explained that the manuel states a full turn but I know my bow and have a bow scale and on my bow a half turn equals 1lb instead of a full turn...was that a simple enough explanation?
the best way to determine your draw length is to go to a archery store and get properly measured with your bow or the bow you intend to purchase! Not by tape measures and guesswork!
Tip:- if you cant draw or struggle to draw your bow at all, its too heavy! simple!
Very helpful !
Awsome video...good info very accurate...and helpful....
Good video and advice 👍🏼
What about a Barnett vertex compound bow
The Barnett is not a bad budget bow if that’s what your asking, keep in mind if your taller or have longer arms the Barnett doesn’t feel right, to me it seams even if you max out draw length you still feel hunched up on the bow, and it’s not a particularly fast bow so keep you shots within 30 yards.
Other than that it works on the same principals just not as adjustable so almost same as this bow. For the money it’s definitely NOT a bad compound and it’s very usable.
thanks a lot!
the 2016 manual has a chart for the cruzer on page 19 that shows a decreasing draw weight as draw length is decreased. there is approximately a 40 lb. difference at each draw length from 0 to 12 turns out. so at a draw length of 24 inches full tight is from 60-64 pounds and 12 turns out is 21 to 24 lb. according to the manual at 28 inch draw you cant get 70 lbs. the assumptions in this video about draw weight and turns are not correct. 40 divided by 12 is 3.33 per turn. i think bear future assumes 12 turns goes from 70 to 5. it don't.
you are correct and this is the norm for most bows (90%)