How to Adjust the Tiller on a Single Cam Bow

A single cam bow, as its name suggests, is made with only one cam. Some of the advantages a single cam bow has over a double cam bow are the quietness a single cam has, less issues with cam timing and easier aim. Cams are located at the ends of a bow and work as a pulley system to store mechanical energy, pushing the arrow at an intended target at a greater speed. A tiller is the difference in distance between the upper limb and the bow string and the other limb to the string. Archers adjust the tiller on their bows to make aiming easier and more comfortable.

Things You'll Need

  • Allen wrenches
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Instructions

    • 1

      Decrease the weight on the top limb if there is too much tiller on the bottom limb or decrease the weight on the bottom limb if there too much tiller on the top limb.

    • 2

      Use an Allen wrench to adjust the weight of the limb that needs changed.

    • 3

      Find the weight-adjustment bolt and turn it counterclockwise to decrease draw weight.

    • 4

      Turn the weight-adjustment bolt clockwise to increase draw weight.