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Started by macksdad, December 08, 2010, 10:36:00 AM

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macksdad

December 08, 2010, 10:36:00 AM
I recently bought a Martin T/D. I finally have the bow tuned to my liking. This is the first T/D I have owned. I'm a little leary of taking the bow apart, is it going to shoot just like it did when i put it back together or am I going to have to retune the bow?
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Whip

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December 08, 2010, 10:48:00 AM
It will shoot exactly the same.  The only thing to be careful of is to make sure you haven't twisted or untwisted the string, so check your brace height and you're good to go.
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Bjorn

#2
December 08, 2010, 11:49:00 AM
I love takedowns and echo what Whip said.

Eugene Slagle

#3
December 08, 2010, 11:53:00 AM
I'll also agree with Whip.

I have 3 T/D Recurves & keep my strings folded in a Ziplock baggie in a way that they do not untwist on me & every time I set the bow up I pull out my trusty square to verify my settings.
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#4
December 08, 2010, 12:00:00 PM
Yep....  The string thing is my only concern...

I love em....  course I love my 1 piece LB's too
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cacciatore

#5
December 08, 2010, 12:27:00 PM
Flying a lot the TDs are my bows of choice,as customs i buy them only,I love the vintage one piece too.
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#6
December 08, 2010, 01:08:00 PM
Dont over tighten the limb bolts......snug them up only. As far as strings, take a twist tie and run it thru both loop ends to keep it twisted correctly.

Stumpkiller

#7
December 08, 2010, 01:10:00 PM
Put a pencil mark on a few arrows to show your optimum brace height.  

Back when I had my D.Q. Patriot I got to putting the front of my crest at the leading edge of the riser so it was an easy visual.  I still do that even though I shoot only solid bows now.

 
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macksdad

#8
December 08, 2010, 01:26:00 PM
Thanks, everyone for your response, It sure is nice to have people that are helpful.  Thanks again
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Frank V

#9
December 08, 2010, 02:58:00 PM
Macksdad, Really the only thing is to not overtighten the limb bolts. Just snug does it for my Blacktail Elite & Fox High Sierra.
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frassettor

#10
December 08, 2010, 04:42:00 PM
All I shoot is takedowns! Whip nailed it dead on
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Rob DiStefano

#11
December 08, 2010, 08:02:00 PM
nothing but 2pc t/d's here, too.  whip nailed it!
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FerretWYO

#12
December 08, 2010, 08:48:00 PM
Whip is right on as others have said.
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Pinecone

#13
December 09, 2010, 08:18:00 AM
Ditto what everyone else has said.  I personally love TDs...the little extra weight makes the bow feel much more stable in my hand.
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trad_bowhunter1965

#14
December 09, 2010, 08:31:00 AM
I am with everyone as well love the TDs
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Dirtybird

#15
December 09, 2010, 08:46:00 AM
Right on Whip, I love the takedowns for there ease in traveling.

Bill Turner

#16
December 09, 2010, 09:12:00 AM
I find what "Pinecone" said about stability to be especially true with my HH take-downs.

Fischman

#17
December 09, 2010, 01:20:00 PM
Ditto here too. Check your brace height and don't overtighten limb bolts, and you should be great. TDs all the way!
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Nosight

#18
December 09, 2010, 01:28:00 PM
Same here..

Whip is right on the mark...

The more I use my take-down the more I like the mobility of the system...

Later....Buzz
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Pepper

#19
December 09, 2010, 01:28:00 PM
I have a Great Plains SR Swift. Love it.
When I break it down. I use the loops through each other in a half hitch, to keep the string from untwisting.
The pins and bolts will make sure the limbs are in the same place.
Good Luck.
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