Developed by Matt McPherson in the early 1970s, the patented Inner Cam eventually led to the founding of Mathews, Inc. Through the years, Mathews has engineered compound bows designed for the bow hunter and target shooter following a slogan: 'Catch us if you can.' (see References 1) Mathews follows this slogan in their approach to the research and development of compound bow technologies. Despite the development of new compound bows, however, one of the most important components to shooting a Mathews bow consistently and accurately is having the bow tuned properly.Difficulty:Moderately ChallengingInstructions Things You'll Need Mathews owner's manual Bow press Laser alignment. Tuning your Mathews Reezen bow will improve arrow flight and increase accuracy.
May 22, 2018 - Mathews offers warranties on these bows, necessitating the need for serial numbers and date stamps. These date stamps indicate the age of.
Correctly adjusting the tiller, followed by proper paper tuning, will provide the information needed to adjust the nock point, draw weight, arrow rest and arrow type for maximum performance. Paper tuning will result in a star-shaped rip in the paper, along with some additional tearing. The tearing is called nock-end rip. If there is no nock-end rip, the bow is properly tuned. If there is ripping, the location - low, high, left or right - indicates what adjustments are needed.Difficulty:Moderately EasyInstructions Things You'll Need Allen wrench set Several sheets of paper Backstop class='e. Matthews Inc., headquartered in Sparta, Wisconsin, has been making bows and archery accessories since 1992.
Mathews bows are quite similar to other bows in form and function. However, Matthews bows are renowned for their quality and materials. The proper technique for shooting a Mathews bow is identical to the technique used for shooting other bows.Difficulty:Moderately EasyInstructions Things You'll Need Mathews Bow Arrow Finger Tab Forearm Protector class='error'Assume a balanced stance with your feet positioned at a right angle to your target. Place your arrow on the string so that the nock of the arrow lightly grips the string and the cock feather (generally. Mathews Genesis compound bows were originally designed for young users and people who don't have a lot of strength in their arms, which is needed to draw a bowstring.
Genesis has branched out, however, into competition-class bows, with its Genesis Pro line, and also into children's archery, with the Mini Genesis bows. All of the bows can be adjusted to each user's arm strength. By tuning the bow, you are adjusting the draw weight of the bow. Only a simple hex wrench is needed to turn bolts located on the bow to either tighten or loosen the device.Difficulty:Moderately EasyInstructions Things You'll Need 3/16-inch hex wrench Find the limb bolts on the bow. A compound bow uses cams to shorten the length of the bow, making it capable of far more power than a recurve bow of similar size. Mathews began manufacturing compound bows in 1992, and produced the Legacy model between 2002 and 2004. Restringing a bow is necessary for periodic maintenance, but must sometimes be done in the field should the string happen to break.Difficulty:Moderately EasyInstructions Things You'll Need Bow Bow press 91 3/4-inch Zebra ZS bowstring String wax Check the string for frayed threads and general wear and tear.
Check the bow - particularly if the old string snapped - to ensure that the limbs, cams or riser are not damaged. The Mathews Q2 compound bow was manufactured between 2000 and 2004. The discontinued bow remains valuable because it utilizes a built-in dampening system that reduces vibration and helps silence the bow. The Q2 was sold with a bowstring, but the owner is responsible for accessories and upgrades. Improving the performance requires the addition of several important features and a maintenance plan to ensure smooth performance. Improving the bow is an easy task that does not require any special tools outside of a hex wrench.Difficulty:ModerateInstructions Things You'll Need Hex wrench Arrow rest Stabilizer bar Pin sights String silencers String separator Serving threa. Mathews started as a company in 1992 and is currently located in Wisconsin.
The company specializes in manufacturing and selling compound bows, hunting accessories and apparel. Mathews has a variety of compound bows in production and for sale. Compound bows utilize cables and pulleys to operate. Z7One of Mathews' highest performing compound bows is the Z7. The Z7 weighs 3.97 pounds and has a length of 30 inches from axle to axle.
The IBO rating, which indicates the speed an arrow travels when fired, is 332 feet per second. The Z7's draw weight, the amount of weight the archer needs when pulling back the string, can be adjusted from 40 to 70 pounds. Monster 7.0Another high-performing Ma. Mathews produces a range of compound bows for hunting and archery target shooting.
These bows use mechanical-assist pulley systems to make the draw and release easier for the user. Mathews offers warranties on these bows, necessitating the need for serial numbers and date stamps. These date stamps indicate the age of the bow, as it shows the year it was made. To tell the age of a Mathews bow, you need to find this serial number and date stamp.Difficulty:Moderately EasyInstructions Pick up the Mathews bow. Turn it so you can see the handle/grip on the shaft side of the bow - the nonstringed side. Read the serial number plate found at the edge of the grip. Write down the serial number.