How to Set the Cam Torque on a Mathews Bow

Through engineering and function, the Mathews Solocam bows are designed for performance and accuracy with the ability to make adjustments based on the individual shooter. The single cams eliminate the "fighting" of two cams found on other bows, but the cams must still be set according to Mathews specifications and can be performed with a few basic steps.

Things You'll Need

  • Bow press
  • Allen wrenches
  • Drill bit
  • Level
  • Paper tuning machine
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Instructions

    • 1

      Install all accessories on the Mathews bow such as the peep sight, rest, sight, quiver and D-loop. These accessories may affect the cam positioning and torque.

    • 2

      Set the bow's draw weight with Allen wrenches. Similar to the accessories, adjusting the draw weight can potentially change the cam torque settings.

    • 3

      Place the Mathews bow in a bow press to release the pressure on the cams. Minor adjustments to the cams and setting the cam torque can be performed while the bow is in the bow press.

    • 4

      Place small drill bits (non-fluted end) into the orientation holes on the cam.

    • 5

      Position the Mathews bow so the alignment holes on the cam are parallel with the bow string. Place a level on the bow string to ensure the bow string is horizontal and level.

    • 6

      Place the level on the drill bits to ensure the correct cam orientation.