Is my cable starting to break?

[hunt123]

My '10 Bengal suddenly started shooting 12" low at 50 yds. Plus I started getting flyers 8" to the right of that. I checked the ATA and it's increased by 1/2" from 32 1/4" to 32 3/4".

Everything else (sight, rest, d-loop, peep) is tight. There's a wear place on my cable where the cam has worn the serving. I'm guessing the cable is starting to break under the serving. The bow is on my bench now with the limbs backed way down and I took the cable off.

I'd pull the serving off to check except that I don't know how to re-serve the end loop. Do you think I'm right about the cable starting to go or maybe it's something else?

2nd question: What's the factory spec length for the cable? I think the string is 90" but I can't find data on the cable.

[bfisher]

According to the Spec charts on Martin's website your cable should be
33 3/4".

Look at it this way. If your cable is shot---broken strands or whatever it isn't going to hurt anything to strip the end serving off for a look-see. If it doesn't have any broken strands then you could always twist it for proper length and have it reserved at a decent archery shop.

I know the factory strings for the Martin single cam bows aren't the greatest, but they are about as good as most other factory strings on mid-range bows.

In the event that you need to replace the string and cable I'd suggest getting a set from just about any of the better string makers. There's a bunch of them in the classifieds on AT. Ask around here, too. I recommended H&M to a couple guys and they seem to be well satisfied with them--and at a reasonable price, I might add.In fact, I'm thinking of a set just to change the color scheme on my Alien Z.

[Destroyer]

the ATA and it's increased by 1/2" from 32 1/4" to 32 3/4".

Has the draw length increased? If it has reduced the I'd say the cable isn't good. Replace it.

[hunt123]

According to the Spec charts on Martin's website your cable should be
33 3/4".

Look at it this way. If your cable is shot---broken strands or whatever it isn't going to hurt anything to strip the end serving off for a look-see. If it doesn't have any broken strands then you could always twist it for proper length and have it reserved at a decent archery shop.

I know the factory strings for the Martin single cam bows aren't the greatest, but they are about as good as most other factory strings on mid-range bows.

In the event that you need to replace the string and cable I'd suggest getting a set from just about any of the better string makers. There's a bunch of them in the classifieds on AT. Ask around here, too. I recommended H&M to a couple guys and they seem to be well satisfied with them--and at a reasonable price, I might add.In fact, I'm thinking of a set just to change the color scheme on my Alien Z.

Where do I find that data on Martin's site? I remembered that I have a new set that came with one of the number of times my limbs got replaced and I just now measured the new cable at 34".

I don't want to put that set on because the peep rotation is going to drive me nuts and I'll just have to redo everything and re-tune the bow when I put a good set on. It's just being saved for an extreme emergency.

I don't see any cracking, but is it possible the limbs are getting ready to go...again? Would that change the ATA by 1/2"?

I checked string makers on AT and one of them with good reviews was Mike's Strings. At $40 with free shipping it's pretty tempting. I think H&M, 60x and the others are higher.

[Spiker]

http://www.martinarchery.com/2010web/tech2010.php

[hunt123]

Thank you. I guess I'm supposed to twist 1/4" out of the 34" one. So would that be 33 3/4" loose? Or do I have to twist it on a tensioning jig to get the measurement down to 33 3/4?

[Destroyer]

Would that change the ATA by 1/2"

If its sudden, cut or broken strands.

[hunt123]

If its sudden, cut or broken strands.

That's kind of what I was thinking. Your question earlier - I don't know about the draw length. It feels OK but I don't have a draw board to check it.

[bfisher]

If that Mike is Mike Carter (aka--Crackers) then the price is very very good. He's noted as one of the Super tuners around the country. Very well respected and in great demand.

[hunt123]

If that Mike is Mike Carter (aka--Crackers) then the price is very very good. He's noted as one of the Super tuners around the country. Very well respected and in great demand.

I don't know, here's the website. Maybe you can tell from this.
http://www.mikes-archery.com/id1.html