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Equipment & Gear => Archery Gear => Topic started by: Angry Perch on May 15, 2014, 04:03:53 PM
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I have an old (1992-ish) PSE Edge 1000C. I bought it new, and probably put less than 100 arrows through it, and it's been in a closet ever since. I've got the itch to get into archery again, and have looked at some entry level bows, but don't want to dump a bunch of cash into something that I may or may not keep up with. So I've thought of putting on a new rest, a new sight, and a new string. If I like it and want to keep going, I can move everything but the string to a new bow. The question is, is it worth it, and more importantly, is the old bow safe to shoot?
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'92? That's the forged riser, isn't it? If so that should be plenty good and a very easy bow to shoot! However, I would take it to a shop that knows a thing or two about steel cable bows...like Riverside Archery! Make sure the cables and tear drop are in good shape before shooting. Besides that - Shoot away!!!
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Not sure about the riser, or the exact date of purchase. I'll take it in and have them give it a once over. If all's well, I'll take it out and see what it (or I) can do.
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I sent the bow down to Rock Creek in Enumclaw, as there are no shops near me, and a few of the girls at work live within minutes of the place. The bow checked out good, and they added a Whisker Biscuit, sight, and string with D-loop and peep. The bow shoots great. I've never shot with a release before. Wow, what a difference that makes! The only issue is that when sighted in at 20 yards, the sight frame (hoop, whatever it's called) is adjusted as low as it can go, and the 20 yard pin is centered in the frame. Can the peep simply be moved up the string? It feels like a more natural position with my head higher than than where the peep currently is anyway. My thought is to mark the string at a comfortable position, re-sight the bow using that mark, and send it in to have the peep moved. Is it that easy, or am I oversimplifying a problem?
By the way, the guys at Rock Creek have been great. I'm sure if I'd gone down there myself, this would not be an issue.
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Moving your peep should be fairly easy, most of them will slide if given the right pressure. Your peep should be adjusted for you and if a shop set it up they probably gave you the best guess. A good way to set it up is to have someone watch you as you anchor your string. Good luck and happy shooting
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So the old bow is shooting pretty well. Now that it's getting closer to the season, I want to try and quiet it down a bit. It has a pretty good twang, well more like a "dung" sound. It currently has no string or limb silencers. Any recommendations for string silencers, or any other options? Preferably those that don't require a bow press?
Thanks
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Old bows are fine as long as they were taking care of ..I have an old bear compound I had as a kid ..think I got it in 1984 ..I have not changed the strings since I was in High School ...when I get in a mood to shoot with my fingers I get it out and shoot a few ...still flinging today :tup:
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cat whiskers are the ticket! :tup:
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cat whiskers are the ticket!
And they're about 2 bucks. I'll give them a try.
