Adjusting draw length on a Merlin Max2000

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Steve - R
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Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:03 pm Post subject: Adjusting draw length on a Merlin Max2000

Hi all just a quick question. Does anyone know how to adjust the draw length from 28" to 30" on the above compound bow. All I have found on the net so far is that it can be done without a bow press. I have some replacement cams & stuff. Any info will be appreciated as always.

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Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:02 pm Post subject:

Hi Steve, not been able to check the following link out as I'm at work at the mo but it may have some information for you http://www.merlin-bows.co.uk/tec.htm _________________ Why not?

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Steve - R
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Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:25 pm Post subject:

Thanks for that Liam. I will have a mooch & see if I can find the info.

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Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:33 am Post subject:

If you have a 28" cam, I think it will go to 29". If you have replacement modules, just unlock the allen bolts and replace them . The middle holes are the standard draw length and you can vary by 1" either side. The cams and modules are no longer available for this model but I have seem modified Max2000's with alpha cams, alothough you'll probably need a set of strings and cables to facilitate this. _________________ MERLIN ARCHERY CLUB GETTING RATTIER BY THE MINUTE

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Steve - R
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Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 3:03 pm Post subject:

I have replaced the modules, I think thats what they are, they were stamped with different letters. The draw is longer but I still feel bunched up, it seems to make my right shoulder ache., or is that natural after 2hrs shooting @ 50lbs?

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Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 3:41 pm Post subject:

Well it shouldn't but it dies depend. Many new Compounders put too much effort through the bow arm rather than relaxing. It's something I often see but is difficult to explain in words _________________ MERLIN ARCHERY CLUB GETTING RATTIER BY THE MINUTE

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Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 4:58 pm Post subject:

I do keep my bow arm fairly relaxed, just slightly pushing forward. Its my draw shoulder that aches, my right shoulder. Maybe I am having to long a practice session. Anyway, would the draw length be the same for compound as it is for recurve? I am still finger releasing.

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Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 5:11 pm Post subject:

Steve - R wrote:

Anyway, would the draw length be the same for compound as it is for recurve? I am still finger releasing.

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