i got my draw-loc last week and did not have any problems installing it on my bow. i was shooting targets arrows in less than 1 and 1/2 hours. tighter groups came very easy. i shot at least 20 arrows(the first arrows i have shot since i hurt my shoulder in sept. 2007) i was not tired,shaky or blinky. my follow thur is much better.i'm 53 and all my hunting buddies are at least my age or older. most are trying crossbows, untill i started telling them about draw-loc and was looking forward to seeing it in action. i started hunting the next week on my days off. i seen a couple small bucks, easy 20 yard shots but i let'em go. weds.afternoon i got in a stand about 3:45 , just as i got all settled in just watching the leaves fall, i dropped my bow out of the blankey blank tree,about 15 feet right on a log, ugly site. cables everywhere , peep sight is problly has not landed yet. but the draw-loc system held up perfect. our rifle season starts sat, so i'll put this train wreck on the shelf till late next summer and look forward to next fall. great product. my old ben pearson with the draw-loc is still lighter than a $800 crossbow and i'm still bow huntin'. thanks a ton, get ya a big'en good luck and thanks again
Draw-Loc Installation Instructions
Step 1: Place bolt through Draw-Loc to fasten to bow riser (if riser has 2 holes, use both). Draw-Loc should be squared to bow string. Tighten Bolt when Position is Satisfactory.
Step 2: Different draw lengths can be adjusted by simply cuttin grod off to desired length of draw. Slid draw rod through Draw-Loc sleeve. Fasten string release onto string. Next, place safety in locked position. Draw bow back to full draw until draw comes past center of letoff (over drawing bow). At that point, have someone mark draw rod at end of flipper lock. Ease draw down to the rest position, remove draw rod and cut rod off at mark. Slide roc back in sleeve and fasten string on release. Lock safety, draw back until flipper locks in full draw, then relax to allow draw rod to jam freely against flipper lock. If rod is at desired length, place buffer tube in end of rod and drive rod plug into end of rod.
Step 3: To disarm bow from fully drawn position without firing.
A. When not using a foot stirrup:
- Make sure safety is on
- Remove arrow from string.
- Draw bow back into overdrawn position.
- Push flipper forward out of locked position with thumb of hand on bow grip.
- Allow draw rod to slide forward slowly to relaxed position.
B. When using a foot stirrup:
- Remove arrow from string.
- Place foot in stirrup.
- Pull up with on hand on string just below string release.
- Take safety off with free hand and squeeze trigger, releasing the release from the string.
- While holding the string tight, grab string with free hand and let down slowly.
- This can be performed sitting or standing.
CAUTION: Do not turn loose the bow string until bow is let down completely.
Step 4: Recommend placement for string nocs and arrow. Nocs need to seperate arrow from release with arrow above release. On longer axle-axle bows (34" and up) 2 nocs are necessary to prevent slippage of nocs on the string. Shorter Bows typically need only 1 noc, but 2 can be used. String loops work very well, but the rod length needs to be cut with the loop in place.
PLEASE NOTE
All though these type loops work well, it is not recommended to use metal or plastic type D Loops with Draw-Loc. Hang ups with the release could occur and cause an accident. Only Sting Loops Are Recommended.