limb bolt length

[tastefullyfatal]

i have a martin lynx magnum compound bow. I would like to know how long the bolts are to the limbs? The full length of the bolts not just thread length. Any info would be great..

[Destroyer]

Don't know sorry but why if you don't mind me asking? Did you loose a bolt or are you wondering if you can disassemble the bow without a bow press?

[tastefullyfatal]

well, neither. The bow should be able to be set at a 45 lb. draw weight. I've loosened the bolts to decrease the poundage, but it only helps slightly. I was just wondering how far i could loosen the bolts and still be safe. I just wanted to know how long the bolt actually is.

[Destroyer]

Should get about 3-4 lbs drop each turn. What is the peak weight?

[tastefullyfatal]

peak weight is 60. It should go down to 45 but i don't know how far to go out with the bolt. I need it to be 45 so I can shoot.

[alex]

5 full turns of the limb bolts should make 15# less. You must make 1 turn on each bolt one after another.

[Montalaar]

You must make 1 turn on each bolt one after another.

I disagree. It should not be more than 10 turns per side though.

[alex]

Can you explain why, Simon

[Montalaar]

There is no need to limit the revolutions to just one. As the barrel nut will turn inside the riser and the limbs are sitting in the limb cup on a ball the limb can handle also more revolution.

I chose 10 full revolution because it is possible that the limb is relaxing a little bit too much. I might not hurt at all but it is something noone needs to try out.

[alex]

That's a good point! You're right, but i just prefer some extra security when i work on a bow for which i've given 520 euros And i always try to give equal number of turns on something with more then 1 bolt - a lesson from my grandfather