Precision Shooting Equipment, Inc.
2001 Compound Bow Users Guide
Thank you from the entire PSE family for purchasing a PSE bow. Your PSE bow was manufactured from the finest materials available and handcrafted with pride in the USA. With proper care and use you will enjoy this product for years to come. We at PSE wish you much success in the archery field you have chosen to pursue. Please read this entire booklet before shooting or adjusting your bow. Remember, most adjustments to a compound bow should be made on a bowpress. Whenever shooting a bow, be certain of your target as well as what else lies downrange.

BOW TERMINOLOGY

IDLER WHEEL

STRING

LIMB BOLT

CABLE GUARD SLIDE

CABLE GUARD

PEEP SIGHT

ARROWREST

BOW SLING

STABILIZER

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1-520-884-9065 www.pse-archery.com
GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Always inspect your bow thoroughly before each shooting session to insure that it is in good working order. Check for worn or missing components and have them replaced as required. Inspect your arrows to insure that they are straight and that each nock is in good condition. A cracked nock can break when fired from the bow and cause the bow to "dry fire" which can cause injury to the archer and damage to the bow. When purchasing arrows for your bow, consult the selection chart from the arrow manufacturer and select the correct arrow for your application. Always use an arrow that meets the weight requirement marked on the specification label on the lower limb of your bow. Failure to do so could cause personal injury and damage to your bow.

BOW MAINTENANCE

Your PSE bow will give you many years of service if maintained and cared for properly. Keep synthetic cables and string waxed. Apply bow string wax to your synthetic cables and string before each shooting session. Strings and cables must be replaced periodically. A worn cable or string can suddenly break causing serious injury to the archer and damage to the bow. It is recommended that the string and cables be replaced every 5,000 shots or 12 months. Always store your bow in a cool dry place. High temperatures, such as those that can occur in a truck or interior of a vehicle, can cause serious damage to your bow.
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SAFETY

As with any weapon, safe operation of your PSE bow must always be the highest priority. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN HANDLING A BOW. Do not attempt to use your bow without proper instruction. Doing so can result in serious injury. a. Never "dry-fire" any bow. Dry-fire is to draw and release the bowstring without an arrow in the bow. Dry-firing will likely cause damage to the bow and serious injury to the archer. b. Always be sure of your intended target as well as what lies behind the target area. An arrow can travel a considerable distance, so it is important to have a safe and sound backstop. c. If you draw a bow and need to let it down, do so in a slow and careful manner. Keep your support arm straight and prepare for a rapid and violent let-down. Avoid hitting your hand on protruding accessories such as the cable guard or quiver. Keep your head and face back and out of danger during let-down. Never draw a bow with a peak weight above your comfort level. Always use a bow sling when drawing a bow. d. Never modify any part of the bow or its components by drilling extra holes or removing material. This voids the warranty and presents safety problems.

SETTING-UP YOUR BOW

NOCKING POINT PLACEMENT: Finger shooters: For the initial setting, install the nocking point on the bowstring approximately 5/16" plus the arrow width above a point where a horizontal line from the rest intersects the string. Release Aid shooters: Install the nocking point the width of the arrow above a point where a horizontal line from the rest intersects the string. When the arrow is in position on the rest, the arrownock should fit snug against the bottom of the nocking point. ARROWREST ADJUSTMENT: The in/out position of the arrowrest should be adjusted so that the arrow is in alignment with the string when shooting with a release aid. The arrow tip should be 1/2 shaft diameter to a full shaft diameter to the left on a righthanded bow, (opposite for left-handed) when shooting with fingers.

SIGHT ADJUSTMENT: When adjusting the sight pin locations, always remember to "follow the group". That is, if the shot group is to the left of the target, move the sight pins to the left. If the shot group is low, move the sight pins down.
CABLE GUARD ADJUSTMENT: The purpose of a cable guard is to hold the cables out of the path of the arrow. When adjusting the angle of the cable guard, adjust it so the cables just clear the arrow vanes. On one-cam bows using an offset cable guard rod, adjustments to the cable guard must be done with the rod in the up position (approximately 1 o'clock). Excessive arrow clearance may cause the cables to track incorrectly on the wheels and cause serious personal injury and/or damage to the bow.
INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES
Arrowrest/Overdraw: The arrowrest or overdraw should be installed according to the instructions received with the product. It is usually mounted to the riser in the threaded hole on the side opposite the shelf (hole "A") using the hardware provided with the arrowrest or overdraw. Sight: The sight should be installed according to the instructions received with the product. It is usually mounted to the riser in the threaded holes (holes "B") on the side opposite the shelf using the hardware provided with the sight. Stabilizer: Likewise, the stabilizer should be mounted according to the manufacturer's recommendation. It is usually mounted in the threaded hole on the front of the riser (hole "C").

Hole C

Hole B

Hole A

Bow Sling: The bow sling attaches to the riser of the bow generally with the stabilizer. If a stabilizer is not used, attach the sling to the riser with the correct sized bolt using the hole provided for the stabilizer (hole "C").

OTHER ADJUSTMENTS

Draw Weight: Your bow is factory-set to the peak draw weight indicated on the label on the lower limb of the bow. Slight changes in draw weight can be obtained by turning the limb bolt in or out. Before making any changes in weight turn the limb bolt clockwise until it no longer moves. Never use extreme torque when turning the bolt or damage to the limb may occur. The limb bolt then may be turned counterclockwise to obtain the desired weight, but NEVER more than 4 turns or revolutions. Adjust each limb exactly the same. Wheels/Cams: Many PSE wheels and cams have adjustable features. Each one comes from the factory set-up and ready to use but there may be occasions where you need to adjust the characteristics of your bow. In some cases you will need a Tune Chart to determine what to adjust, and you may need to see a PSE Dealer for information. If you are not sure of the adjustment you are making, stop and see your PSE Dealer for assistance. In all cases, an appropriate bow press will be needed to make adjustments to cams and wheels. If you do not have an appropriate press, see your PSE Dealer.

Your Authorized PSE Dealer is supplied with technical information on PSE bows and cams. Please see your Dealer for assistance when making these adjustments. CAM ADJUSTMENTS
Ultimate One-Cam: Draw Length: To change the draw length in 1" increments the module must be changed. See your PSE Dealer for information on how to obtain a replacement module. For minor changes of draw length, the bow must be placed in a suitable bow press and with the tension relieved from the string/cable, move the string to appropriate peg to lengthen or shorten the effective length of the string. A shorter string makes shorter draw length and a longer string makes a longer draw length by 1/4". Draw Stop: The stop is an integral part of the module - no adjustment is necessary. Let-off: Let-off adjustment is part pf the design of the module. Both 80% and 65% modules are available from your PSE Dealer.

CAM ADJUSTMENTS

Lightning Cam: Draw Length: To change the draw length in 1" increments the module must be changed. See your PSE Dealer for information on how to obtain a replacement module. For minor changes of draw length, the bow must be placed in a suitable bow press and with the tension relieved from the string/cable, move the string from the "B" peg to the "C" peg to shorten draw by 1/4" or to the "A" peg to lengthen draw 1/4". The string can also be moved from the "2" peg to the "3" peg to shorten draw 1/4" or to the "1" peg to lengthen draw by 1/4". Draw Stop: The draw stop position is determined by the draw length, module, and model of the bow. Please contact your Authorized PSE Dealer for any technical information. Let-off: Let-off is set at the factory at approximately 80%. To change the let-off to approximately 65% you must put the bow in a bow press and relieve tension from the string and cable. Carefully move the string from the "B" peg on the cam to the "A" peg making sure the loop is secure around the peg. Then on the opposite side of the cam, move the string from the "2" peg to the "1" peg. The draw stop will then have to be moved up one letter. Example: if the stop is in the "E" position, move it to the "F" position. Venom Cam: Draw Length: There are two slots in the cam. The string is shipped from the factory in the "long" slot. If you desire to shorten the draw length by 1/2", place the bow in an appropriate bow press and relieve the tension from the string and cable and place the string in the alternate slot. Vector/Vector5 and Synergy: Draw Length: The draw length is adjusted by placing the bow in an appropriate bow press and relieving the tension from the string and cables. Shortening the effective length of the string shortens the draw length and lengthening it lengthens the draw. The bow is shipped from the factory with the string in the middle slot. Moving the string one slot on one of the wheels changes the draw length 1/4". Moving the string one slot on each of the two wheels makes a change of 1/2". On Vector wheels, the cable can also be moved a slot which changes the draw length by 1/2". Adjustments to the cable must be made on both wheels. There is no cable adjustment on the Synergy wheels. Remember, shortening the draw length decreases the draw weight and lengthening the draw length increases the draw weight.

Maxis HL: Draw Length: By placing the bow in an appropriate bow press to relieve the tension on the string and cables, the draw length can be adjusted by moving the cable post to one of the holes that are provided. By moving the post to the "+" position, the draw length is increased by 1/8" (1/4" if the post is moved on both cams). By moving the post to one of the holes marked with a "-", the draw length is shorten by 1/8" per cam per hole. Arson Cam: Draw Length: To change the draw length in 1" increments the module must be changed. See your PSE Dealer for information on how to obtain a replacement module. For changes of draw length in 1/4" increments, the bow must be placed in a suitable bow press and with the tension relieved from the string/cable, move the string loop to the peg that will shorten the effective length of the string. This will shorten the draw length. Moving the string to the peg that will lengthen the effective length of the string will lengthen the draw of the bow. Draw Stop: The position of the draw stop must match the size of the module. If the bow is equipped with a size 7 module, the draw stop must be attached to the cam using the number 7 holes provided. One-Cam: Draw Length: The bow must be placed in a suitable bow press and with the tension relieved from the string/cable, moving the string to the peg that will shorten the effective length of the string will shorten the draw length by 1/2". Moving the string to the peg that will lengthen the effective length of the string will lengthen the draw of the bow by 1/4". Stage 3: Draw Length: The bow must be placed in a suitable bow press and with the tension relieved from the string/cable, moving the string to the slot that will shorten the effective length of the string will shorten the draw length by 1/2" per wheel. Moving the string to the slot that will lengthen the effective length of the string will lengthen the draw of the bow by 1/2" per wheel.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
ALL PSE MANUFACTURED BOWS / ACCESSORIES / KING PRODUCTS Each PSE Bow, Accessory and King product is backed by a PSE Limited Lifetime Warranty to the original owner for the life of the product. Product will be replaced or repaired to restore it to its original performance. Cables, strings, or wearable items are not covered by this warranty. Evidence of abuse, mishandling, misuse, or alteration to any PSE product voids any claim to warranty. PSE specifications on strings and harness must be adhered to. PSE cannot be held responsible for injury or product failure resulting from improper use or neglect of maintenance. All bows must undergo string and cable changes every 5,000 shots or every 12 months to maintain PSE warranty coverage. Total arrow weight must be in accordance with the recommendations made by the Archery Manufacturers and Merchants Organization (AMO) for minimum arrow weight/bow peak weight. Overstressing PSE compound bows by using arrows lighter than AMO recommendation will void warranty and may cause damage to the bow or injury to the shooter. PSE / HERITAGE Each Heritage recurve bow is backed by the PSE Limited Warranty to the original owner only. The bows in the Heritage Series will be covered under the following limited warranty conditions: a). All metal components have a lifetime warranty against manufacturer's defects to the original owner only. b). Limb, polycarbonate, and wood parts, grips, or other bow components (excluding string and rest) will be covered 100% for one year. After the first year, any defective parts will be replaced at 50% of replacement costs for an additional year. PSE makes no other claims either expressed or implied. In the interest of product improvement and consumer safety, PSE reserves the right to make changes in product design, color, and specifications without notice.

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Trajectory Comparison

popular modern compound bow vs. modern crossbow *

distance in yards

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-60.00

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drop in inches

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-140.00

-160.00

-180.00

-200.00

-220.00 -240.00

-260.00

Mathews Drenalin

PSE TAC 15

4" low

4" high

Modern crossbow

set at 170 lbs. (drawn with a winch requiring 12 lbs. cranking pressure) 26.25 inch projectile, 4" vanes, 485 grains (18.4 gr/in) @ 420 feet per second velocity
Popular high-performance compound bow
set up at AMO (Archery Manufacturers Organization) standard: 60 lbs. (hand drawn) 30 inch arrow, 4" vanes, 540 grains (18.0 gr/in) @ 241 feet per second velocity
8 inch depth of kill comparison for single sight setting
*Roy S Marlow - Arrow Trajectory, Bowhunting World, Feb.1995 **Paul Penix - PSE Archery representative, PSE TAC 15 video & GunShowReview.com, SHOT show PSE & Vltor ***Mathews Inc. AMO specifications, Drenalin
Kinetic Energy Comparison to 100 yds.
modern crossbow vs. popular modern compound bow*

Ft. Lbs. of energy

100 80

40 range in yards

Mathews Drenalin bow

PSE TAC 15 crossbow

*W.J. Rheingans, Exterior Ballistics of Bows & Arrows, Javascript Archery Ballistics Calculator V2.08 **Paul Penix - PSE Archery representative, PSE TAC 15 video & GunShowReview.com, SHOT show PSE & Vltor ***Mathews Inc. AMO specifications, Drenalin

ACCURACY COMPARISON

1 in. group @ 100 yds.*

Modern compound bow

4 in. group @ 25 yds.**
*Engineering performance description, PSE TAC 15 crossbow, PSEs Paul Penix video, ATA show, 2008 ** Average group diameter, top 10 shooters, Wisconsin State Broadhead Shoot, 2008

State of Georgia

Archery license sales prior to crossbows added to archery season in 2002
120,000 110,000 100,000 90,000 80,000 70,000 60,000
1997-1998 1998-1999 1999-2000 2000-2001 2001-2002

archery license sales

5 year trend
data provided by David Neyhart, Georgia DNR and www.gadnr.org
In the 5 years prior to 2002, other than a slight drop in 2000 - 2001, Georgia experienced a steady increase in archery license sales, archery hunter participation, and revenue.
Combined archery / crossbow license sales after crossbows added in 2002

120,000 110,000

100,000 90,000 80,000

70,000 60,000

2002-2003

2003-2004

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

archery plus crossbows

data provided by gadnr.org
In 2002 the Georgia archery season was changed to an archery and crossbow season. After an initial surge in 2003 - 2004, license sales have declined steadily to levels below those when it was an archery-only season.
Observations: It appears the change didn't add many new hunters to the field; most crossbow hunters appear to have switched from archery equipment to crossbows. Many archers that switched have found crossbow hunting to be less challenging, and many have found crossbows to be expensive, unwieldy and inherently more dangerous. Some are going back to archery while others are getting out of the sport altogether. Some archers who have not switched to crossbows are also leaving the woods because they now find themselves in direct competition with other hunters with a far superior weapon. The challenge, traditions, and camaraderie that were part of bowhunting have given way to a different weapon that does not require the hunting and shooting skills required of a bowhunter. The net result is less hunter participation not more, because bowhunting by design is not about making it easier. Quite the contrary, unlike other forms of hunting, bowhunting is about the challenge. Take that away and you take away the reason most bowhunters buy licenses and participate in the first place.

State of Georgia bow license sales
Effect on total bow license sales after crossbows were added to the bow season
120,000 110,000 100,000 90,000 80,000 70,000 60,20062007

archery only

State of Tennessee bow license sales
Effect on total bow license sales after crossbows were added to the Tennessee bow season

26000 24000

Archery only

Archery and crossbows

In the state of Tennessee, adding crossbows to the archery season has resulted in reduced license sales, recreation hours and revenue.
Crossbows were added to Tennessee's archery season in 2005. Despite the additional "opportunity" license sales have dropped - not risen. Crossbows now account for approximately 25% of the bowhunting harvest.
* data provided by Daryl Ratajczak, Big Game Program Coordinator, Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency

Whats Happening in Ohio?

Crossbows were legalized in Ohio in 1976. Today, crossbow hunters outnumber archers in what was once the archery season and take approximately 60% of the total archery/crossbow harvest.
Over the last 6 years, with the switch to crossbows and quantum advances in crossbow technology, the total deer harvest during the combined crossbow/archery season has increased from 50,564 to 85,856 deer. A 70% increase.
In Ohio, the length of the firearms season can fluctuate yearly anywhere between 14 and 7 days. In 2008 it was 9 days.
Many believe the increased harvest in the combined crossbow/archery season from crossbow users is shortening the firearms season in Ohio.
Crossbow Wounding Rates - 40%
According to a study by the Ontario Canada Department of Natural Resources entitled Archery Deer Hunt Cambridge District, crossbow users had the highest wounding rate when compared to compound and longbow users. Data from 2,251 hunters who hunted an estimated 33,500 hunting days was analyzed. The percentage of hunters using a crossbow was 57%, with the wounding rate of crossbow users being 40%. According to the study The higher average wounding rate for crossbows combined with the very high popularity of this bow type resulted in crossbows accounting for 69% of all the deer hit and not recovered.

In May 2007, Outdoor Life Magazine sponsored an internet poll asking the question: Should Crossbows be Legal During Archery Season? The question received over 1.9 million replies with 75% or over 1.4 million responses emphatically stating NO. This question set a response record for all OL generated surveys.

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Chatfield, MN 55923
Aug. 5, 2005 To Whom It May Concern, The representatives of 32 state and provincial-level bowhunting organizations met on April 17-18 in Springfield, Missouri at the first NATIONAL BOWHUNTING SUMMIT. The purpose of the summit was to share information and develop strategies to resolve issues of greatest concern and to establish a permanent communications network of bowhunting organizations that will work together on behalf of bowhunting. A major issue addressed by the summit attendees was the use of crossbows during archery-only hunting seasons. It was immediately apparent that the attendees were unified as being strongly opposed to the use of crossbows in any bowhunting season. State and provincial representatives unanimously agreed that crossbows are not bows and should not be allowed in archery-only seasons. A hunting bow is recognized as a compound, recurve or longbow that is hand-drawn and that has no mechanical device to enable the hunter to lock the bow at full or partial draw. Crossbows, on the other hand, are locked at full draw by a trigger, utilize a rifle-like stock, have rigidly controlled internal ballistics, can readily be shot from a rest and typically use a telescopic sight. A crossbows characteristics are so vastly different from those of conventional bows that summit attendees agreed that crossbows would negatively impact bowhunting seasons if allowed in archery-only seasons. While the group recognized and supported the rights of hunters who choose to use other legal weapons in separate hunting seasons, they stood unanimously opposed to any effort to establish hunting season regulations where the ultimate aim is the inclusion of crossbows in bowhunting seasons or in archery-only areas. The below signed organizations and bowhunting-related businesses have joined the National Bowhunting Summit conferees in believing that, in order to preserve the integrity of bowhunting, it is vital that crossbows not be permitted in bow seasons or archery-only hunting areas. Respectfully, Alabama Society of Traditional Bowmen Alaskan Bowhunters Association Alberta Bowhunters Association Alberta Traditional Bowhunters Archery Big Bucks of Missouri Archery Past (OR) Association of Traditional Hunting Archers Bayou State Bowhunters (LA) Bobs Archery Sales (CO) Bowhunting Council of Oklahoma Bowhunters of Alabama Bowhunters of Wyoming Carolina Traditional Archers Colorado Bowhunters Association Compton Traditional Bowhunters Georgia Bowhunters Association Green Mountain Traditional Bowhunters Horse Creek Traditional Archery Club (FL) Idaho State Bowhunters Idaho Traditional Bowhunters Illinois Bowhunters Society Indiana Bowhunters Association Iowa Bowhunters Association Iowa Traditional Bowhunters Society Kansas Bowhunters Association Lone Star Bowhunters Association (TX) Maine Bowhunters Association Maine Traditional Archers Maryland Bowhunters Society Maryland Bowhunters Society Massachusetts Bowhunters Association Michigan Bow Hunters Association Michigan Traditional Bowhunters Minnesota Bowhunters, Inc. Mississippi Bowhunters Association Missouri Bow Hunters Association Montana Bowhunters Association Nebraska Bowhunters Association Nebraska Traditional Archers New York Bowhunters, Inc. North Carolina Bowhunters Association North Dakota Bowhunters Association Northern Bowhunters Association (AB) Ohio Bowhunters Association Oregon Bow Hunters Pennsylvania Association of Traditional Hunting Archers Pope and Young Club Professional Bowhunters Society South Carolina Bowhunters Association South Dakota Bowhunters, Inc. Suburban Whitetail Management of North Georgia Suncoast Archers, Inc. (FL) Tallahassee Bowhunters Association (FL) Traditional Bowhunters of California Traditional Bowhunter Magazine Traditional Archers of New Jersey Traditional Archers of Oregon Traditional Bowhunters of Florida Traditional Bowhunters of Georgia Traditional Bowhunters of Montana Traditional Bowhunters of Washington United Bowhunters of Connecticut United Bowhunters of Illinois United Bowhunters of Kentucky United Bowhunters of Missouri United Bowhunters of New Jersey United Bowhunters Pennsylvania Virginia Bowhunters Association Wakulla Archery Club (FL) Washington State Bowhunters Washington State Archery Association West Virginia Bowhunters Association Wisconsin Bowhunters Association

S um m a ry

1. Crossbows Are Nott Bows 1 C ro s s b o w s A re N o B o w s
They are now mechanically pre-drawn and braced across a rigid stock. They are often fired from a rest with a telescopic sight.
2. Crossbows are a superiior weapon 2 C ro s s b o w s a re a s u p e r o r w e a p o n
Vast differences in trajectory, energy and accuracy potential put crossbows on a whole different level than modern archery equipment.
3. Crossbow ttechnollogy iis iin iitts iinffancy 3 C ro s s b o w e c h n o o g y s n s n a n c y
Because crossbows are not restricted by the strength of the hunter as archery equipment is, there is almost no limit to where technology will take them.
4. Crossbows have been shown tto reduce huntter recruiittmentt and rettenttiion iin archery seasons 4 C ro s s b o w s h a v e b e e n s h o w n o re d u c e h u n e r re c ru m e n a n d re e n o n n a rc h e ry s e a s o n s
Archery hunting is difficult on purpose! The limitations and restrictions that provide a more challenging, satisfying experience are what draw most to the sport in the first place. If they are eliminated or reduced, interest in archery hunting fades.
5. Crossbows,, as a superiior weapon,, diispllace archery equiipmentt when added tto archery hunttiing 5 C ro s s b o w s a s a s u p e r o r w e a p o n d s p a c e a rc h e ry e q u p m e n w h e n a d d e d o a rc h e ry h u n n g seasons seasons
Archery hunting, one of Americas best conservation success stories because of its unique challenges, is diminishing in states where crossbows have been added to their archery seasons.
6. Crossbows have a hiigher woundiing ratte when compared tto conventtiionall archery equiipmentt 6 C ro s s b o w s h a v e a h g h e r w o u n d n g ra e w h e n c o m p a re d o c o n v e n o n a a rc h e ry e q u p m e n Most likely because shots are taken at much longer ranges. 7. Huntters,, parttiicullarlly bowhuntters,, are allmostt uniiversalllly opposed tto iinclludiing crossbows iin 7 H u n e rs p a r c u a r y b o w h u n e rs a re a m o s u n v e rs a y o p p o s e d o n c u d n g c ro s s b o w s n archery hunttiing seasons a rc h e ry h u n n g s e a s o n s
Hunters understand the unique opportunities of archery hunting and the adverse effect crossbows would have on it.