The Fastest And Most Accurate Bows In The World Celebrating 60 Years of Archery Excellence Bow Manual *Lifetime Warranty
Owner's Record Bow Model:______________________________ Date Purchased:______________________________ Cam Style:______________________________ Draw Weight:______________________________ Draw Length:______________________________ String Length:______________________________ Cable Length:______________________________ Purchased From:______________________________ NOTICE: Staple your sales receipt here Proof of purchase date is needed should you ever require warranty work Welcome to the Martin Archery
Table Of Contents Parts Of The Bow.....................................................................4 Basic Setup • Cable Guard And Arrow Alignment ........................................................5 • Setting Center Shot ................................................................................5,13 • Quick Arrow Rest And Nock Placement ................................................6 • Setting Tiller.........................................................................................
Parts Of The Bow Cam (Idler wheel on Single Cam Systems) Axle Upper Limb Cables Limb Bolt Vibration Escape Module Riser Barrel Nut Quiver Mounts Shooting String SOS String Oscillation Suppressor Rest Mount TRG (Torque Reducing Guard) Grip Stabilizer Mount Roto Cup Lower Limb 4 Cam Model Shown: Firecat 400 with Nitro 2.0 Cams Information in this manual pertains to all Martin Bow Models.
Basic Setup Your new Martin bow takes little setup to get started shooting. Please read and familiarize yourself with these starting procedures before shooting. Many of these procedures may have been completed by your authorized Martin dealer. After completing these simple steps, you will be more accurate and will have greater success from the start. A careful and thorough initial setup will make the tuning process much easier.
Basic Setup Quick Arrow Rest and Nock Placement You can quickly and easily set the position of your rest and nock point using the rest mount holes in your bow. Your rest should sit level with the two rest mount holes, or lock mount of your bow. (See graphic) When the rest placement is correct, you can begin placing the nock set. Place a nock loosely on the string and nock an arrow. Visually align the arrow level with or slightly tail high of the rest mount holes.
Basic Setup Setting Nock Point With Bow Square Place a bow square on the string and slide the square down until it rests on your arrow rest. Then place a moveable nock set on the string. Using the measuring scale on the bow square, set the nock set at the proper location on the string. A good starting point for finger shooting is ¼” high, measuring from the bottom of the nock set to 90° on the bow string. Start at 1/8” high if you are using a release aid.
Basic Setup Installing and Adjusting the Draw Stop. There are a total of four parts to the Draw Stop Draw Stop assembly. A rubber cap, the aluminum body of the Draw In Place Stop, an 8/32 screw and an 8/32 hex nut. To install the stop, place the hex nut in the track on the back side of the cam. To adjust the stop, draw the bow back either by hand or in a scale/shooting machine. At full draw, slide the stop until it contacts the under side of the limb. Back the stop off of the limb 1/32” (appox.
Single Cams That Use F Modules Martin Single Cam systems feature a modular draw length adjustment. A series of draw length modules are used to adjust draw length in one-inch increments (see below). Draw lengths can also be adjusted in half-inch increments within each size module.
Hybrid Duo Cams Systems Your Hybrid Duo Cams (Nitro, Hybrix, C.A.T, etc.) are each equipped with a rotating draw length module. Each draw length module has numbers that indicate draw length settings. The Standard Module has positions that number #1 through #7, with each number providing ½” additional draw length. The Long Module has positions #8 and #9. The higher the # position, the longer the draw length.
Hybrid Duo Cams Systems Hybrid Duo Cams Rotation Notice where the cables cross over the #5 hole mod screw.
Tuning Duel Cams Cam tuning assures straight and level travel of the arrow (nock travel) as it travels thru and from the bow. Tuned Cams will benefit accuracy and keep noise and vibration to a minimum. To determine if any tuning is necessary, first draw your bow using your release aid (if you use one when shooting), and an arrow to prevent dry fire. As you approach full draw, slow down and watch as the cable stops (the ends of each draw length module) move toward each cable, as shown in the diagram.
Fine Tuning Your Compound Bow •Setting Center Shoot Nock an arrow on your bow and stand directly behind your bow holding it in your bow hand. Look down the back of your bows riser and grip and turn the bow until the string is centered down the middle of your riser and grip. Adjust your rest left or right to make your arrow perfectly centered on your string. See page 5 for more details. •Paper Tuning Paper tuning will work for all styles of shooting.
Fine Tuning Your Compound Bow •Paper Tuning -Continued Right Tear (fletching tears to the right of point) This tear may signal: Note: If you are left handed follow these instructions in reverse. Fingers: •Stiff arrow. This problem is cured using one or more of the following methods: a. Increase peak weight. b. Use a heavier point. c. Select a more limber arrow. d. Lighten cushion plunger tension, or use a weaker spring on shoot around rests. e.
Fine Tuning Your Compound Bow •Paper Tuning -Continued Multidirectional Tear This tear may signal: •More than one problem with accessory adjustment.: Move nock adjustment first until the tear is horizontal and follow instructions for horizontal tear. •Clearance Problem: See that the arrow has adequate fletching clearance. •Wheels may be out of time: Check wheel timing. •Irregular or inconsistent shooting form: See a qualified archery coach or professional and have them check your technique.
Fine Tuning Your Compound Bow •Bare Shaft Planing Test The Bare Shaft Planing method of tuning works best when using a finger release. To begin the Bare Shaft Planing test you will need three fletched arrows and one or two bare shafts. You will also need a target that will catch the arrows without allowing the arrow to kick as it stops in the target. This test will help you establish the correct nock and rest position, and it will tell you if your arrow is the correct spine.
Fine Tuning Your Compound Bow Fishtailing Fishtailing relates to the arrow rest adjustment and the stiffness of your arrow. Just as before, start at about ten to fifteen yards and shoot three fletched arrows into your target. Using the same aiming point, follow them up with a bare shaft. After you get the shafts to impact with the fletched shafts, you may want to try shooting them at a longer distance for a finer indication of arrow flight.
Fine Tuning Your Compound Bow •Super Fine Quick Tune Short range group tuning will work with any style of shooting. Best results are achieved when this method is used after completing the Bare Shaft Planing or Paper Tuning tests. This is a good ultra fine tuning method when space will not permit long range shooting. After completing the following steps you will have very clean arrow flight and a well tuned, accurate setup.
Fine Tuning Your Compound Bow •Flight Tuning Broadheads Broadhead tuning will work for all styles of shooting. After you have completed one or more of the tuning procedures described in this manual, you can proceed with this final test to get your new bow ready to hunt. You will need three fletched arrows with field tips and three with broadheads that weigh the same as your field tips. Before you begin shooting, you will need to check your broadhead equipped arrows.
Seeker 365's Grip Adjustment Adjusting Seeker Grip 1) Loosen both grip clamps to adjust brace height. Slide grip forward to desired position. 2) 3) Re-tighten grip clamps so they are snug to eliminate unwanted movement. The upper and lower clamp can be adjusted separately to achieve desired grip angle. Brace Height Adjustment Specifications: 5.75” brace height - Draw Length from 27” to 30” 6.75” brace height - Draw Length from 28” to 31” 7.
Warranty Martin Compound Bow Warranty LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY All Martin Compound Bows are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship to the original owner, on all risers, limbs, limb pockets, axles, bearings, and cams (everything except the string and cables) for the life of the product*. (Strings and cables are not included, and should be changed either every season, or anytime they show wear, whichever comes first.) Does not apply to the Adventure Series.
