How to Change Draw Length on Browning Bows

The first composite bows were produced by the Egyptians around 2800 B.C. and were made from wood and animal parts. As time progressed, the traditional recurve bows were complemented with compound bows made from lightweight materials such as aluminum and a series of cables and pulleys that allows you to fine-tune adjustments to draw weight and draw length. Draw length refers to the distance from the nock point on the bow string to the grip. Browning Archery manufacturers compound bows that use a patented cable system that requires a specific process to adjust the draw length.

Things You'll Need

  • Tape measure
  • Bow press
  • Allen wrenches
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Instructions

  1. Measuring Draw Length

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      Stand upright with your arms out to the side and palms facing forward.

    • 2

      Stretch a tape measure from the tips of the middle fingers to find your wingspan.

    • 3

      Divide the wingspan number by 2.5 to determine your recommended draw length. For example, a wingspan of 75 inches will be a 30-inch draw length.

    Changing Draw Length

    • 4

      Place the Browning bow in a bow press to release the pressure on the cables, pulleys and bow string. Every Browning bow is made with a series of wheels and cams with adjustable features that can be changed while in the bow press.

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      Unscrew the inner cam screw and lock screw with the appropriate Allen wrench. Browning uses a lettering system from "A" to "E" to indicate draw lengths. When the inner cam screw is in the "A" position, the draw length is at the maximum setting. To decrease draw length, place the inner cam screw in the "B" or "C" position. Every letter changes the draw length by 1 inch.

    • 6

      Tighten the inner cam screws and lock screw. Make the same cam and draw length adjustments on the opposite cam.

    • 7

      Move the bow string to adjust the draw length by 1/4-inch increments. The post on the cams and wheels will feature a "+" and "-" indicator for the 1/4-inch adjustments. Move the string toward the "+" to increase the draw length and the "-" to decrease draw length.

    • 8

      Set the draw stop position according to the draw length setting. For example, if the inner cam screws are set to the "B" setting, the draw stop must also be set to the "B" position. The draw stop always is located on the inside of the cam on Browning bows.