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compound bow
In modern archery, a compound bow is a bow that uses a levering system, usually of cables and pulleys, to bend the limbs.In general, compound bows are widely used in target practice and hunting.
The pulley/cam system grants the user a mechanical advantage, and so the limbs of a compound bow are much stiffer than those of a recurve bow or longbow. This rigidity makes the compound bow more energy-efficient than other bows, as less energy is dissipated in limb movement. The higher-rigidity, higher-technology construction also improves accuracy by reducing the bow's sensitivity to changes in temperature and humidity.
The pulley/cam system also confers a benefit called "let-off." As the string is drawn back, the cams rotate. The cams are eccentric rather than round, and so their effective radius changes as they rotate. Each of a compound bow's two cams features two tracks: an inner track which connects to the opposite limb or opposite cam through cables, and an outer track through which the bowstring runs. As the bow is drawn, the ratio of bowstring pay-out and cable take-up relative to limb-weight and leverage of the cams changes. By manipulation of the shapes of these cam tracks, different draw-stroke profiles can be created. A compound bow can be soft-drawing with a slow build-up to peak weight and a gradual let-off with a long "valley" at the end. It can also be hard-drawing with a very fast build-up to peak draw-weight, a long plateau where weight is maintained, and a quick let-off with a short valley. The let-off itself is the result of the cam profiles having passed center and approaching a condition very similar to a cam-lock. In some compound bows, if the draw-stops or draw-length modules are removed, they will self-lock at full draw and require professional equipment to unlock safely. Many compound bows offer 70 - 85% let off once they pulled to full draw. This allows the shooter to relax and concentrate on the intended target at which they are shooting.
The compound bow was first developed in 1966 by Holless Wilbur Allen in Billings, Missouri, and a US patent was granted in 1969. The compound bow has become increasingly popular. In the United States, the compound is the dominant form of bow.
In literature of the early 20th century, before the invention of compound bows, composite bows were described as "compound". This usage is now outdated.
RH 2020 prime CT5 first lite/ OD green color scheme
70# draw weight
28.5" draw length
33" ATA
Literally brand new, bought last year and never used. Mounted a new spot Hogg fast Eddie 2 pin, 10" stinger stabilizer,
Ace Rip-Cord drop away rest
Interested in trades for other bows. Looking...
Elite Victory Bow. 37” axle to axle. Spot Hogg 3 pin adjustable sight w/ extra rings and extra smaller sight. Elite stabilizer. Elite detachable 4 arrow quiver. Newer ABB strings. 11 RIP TKO arrows with 75gr inserts, 6 Kudu Point 125gr broad heads, 5 Kudu Point 125gr target. Currently at 30 inch...
Brand new with tags. Never used. Includes 6 brand new Easton Genesis V2 arrows. Fully adjustable - perfect training/beginner set up for adults or kids.
Cash: $140 OBO
Bought this bow years ago for my 8 year old daughter. A great starter bow for any youth wanting to get into the sport. Comes with everything you need to get started, of course with the exception of the arrows.
Asking $120
This is a diamond archery edge 320 by bowtech. 30 to 70 pound adjustable draw, 15 to 30 inch draw length. 5 pin sight with wisker biscuit. Fully set up for hunting. Comes with blackout soft bag, 24 arrows with various flex. (Mostly 340 spine. Check pictures for brand and spine.) Also included is...
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I have an awesome 31" Mathews V3 for sale that's been tuned and shot somewhere between 50-100 times. The bow is in excellent condition, never been dry fired or damaged in anyway. It was pretty much babied since I didn't go hunting this year. Comes with everything you see on here. Rad...
For sale is one (1) Mathews V3 31 compound bow set-up with a ton of accessories. It has Switchweight Mods for a 29" draw length and 70# installed. It has never been hunting and only been to an indoor archery range. NO DRY FIRES! This is a GORGEOUS bow. It was purchased at Broken Arrow Archery...
This was my back up bow for hunting season. Very lightly used. Sighted in basically. Complete setup. 25 arrows, 340 spine mostly. 28.5 inches long. Some field tips for practice and some broad heads. True Ball Trigger release and blackout soft carry bag. Bow has 15 to 70 pound pull, 28"to 30"...
I've got a lightly used ( one hunting season) diamond edge sb1 compound bow. Complete setup. 15 to 70 pound pull, 28" to 30" inch draw. 1 dozen arrows. 300 and 340 spine. Some field tips and some broad head. I believe they have been cut down to 28.5 inches long. Trigger release, bow sleeve and...
A vintage Martin Cougar Magnum bow 45/70 lb, kwikee quiver, 3 pin sight, wrist sling, 3 arrows, 1 flu flu arrow, springy rest, stabilizer, bow has never been shot. $ 200
I also have several other archery items, broadheads, arrows, etc.( some are used and some new, will sell all items...
Hi all,
Got this a while ago on a whim just for fun. Has been sitting for a while and taking up space.
PSE Precision Edge 1000c bow, Yellow Jacket practice target. Roughly two dozen arrows with mix of tips. Lots of spare parts etc.
Will trade for 9mm, 5.56, 300 blackout ammo, glock 17...
Older pse nova that's taken plenty of deer. Draw length is 21" and it's currently set around 70lbs. It's been serviced its whole life at archers afield in Tigard.
It could probably use a new string/tune up.
Includes trophy taker drop away rest, quiver, and a few arrows with broad heads...
Here's the deal... There was a bow posted here a few months back now that has sold. Not even sure if it was sold off-site but I'm taking a shot in the dark. If you purchased the Chris Kyle bow and want to make a little money off your purchase then I'll take it! (I'll make it worth your while but...
For sale is a 2019 Bowtech Realm SR6 bow. 32 inches axle-to-axle. Nominally a 70 lb bow, this one is tested at 72 lbs... an absolute railgun of a bow but extremely smooth and low-recoil despite it. This one is currently set up with a 30" draw. Professionally set up by Archers Afield in...
I am selling a very lightly used compound bow in nearly new condition.
This is sized for a woman or youth shooter. Current settings are 40# draw 26” draw length.
I bought this bow for my girlfriends son thinking he would have more interest in archery, but sadly he does not.
Bow is very smooth...
For sale is one (1) Bowtech Realm X Compund Bow - COMPLETE package. This bow was purchased 09/26/2020 BRAND NEW from the Bowtech pro shop in Eugene, OR. It has never been outdoors, only to an indoor range. Here are the specs and what is included:
Bowtech Realm X Compound Bow
Color: Subalpine...
For sale is one (1) Bowtech Chris Kyle "The Legend" Prodigy Compound Bow. This bow is no longer produced and was limited to 1500 total bows. Here are the specs and what is included:
Style: Chris Kyle "The Legend"
Color: Kryptec Typhon
Serial Number: CK1011 (COA Included; see pics)
Right Hand...
Sad to say this was never used - I cannot shoot a bow worth a damn. Crossbow and scope for me :) Comes with Quiver and Glove and New arrow set and Broadheads