Siege Compound Bow User's Guide
Thank you for purchasing the Siege from Southland Archery. Your bow was
manufactured and handcrafted from the finest materials available and with
regular maintenance and proper use you should enjoy this compound bow for
years to come. We wish you the very best with all of your archery adventures
that are sure to be had when using this bow. Prior to shooting or adjusting your
bow please be sure to read this entire booklet. Let’s get started!
General Operating Instructions
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Always inspect your bow thoroughly before every shooting session to
ensure that it is in good working order. Check for worn or missing
components and have them replaced when necessary.
Inspect your arrows to ensure that they are straight and that each nock
is in good condition. A cracked nock can break when fired from the
bow and can cause the bow to "dry fire." This can cause injury to the
archery and will damage the bow.
When you are purchasing your arrows for the Siege, review the
selection chart from the arrow manufacturer and select the correct
arrows for your compound bow. Always use an arrow that meets the
draw weight requirement. Failure to do so could result in injury or
damage and will void the warranty. For this bow, we recommend 2830'' Carbon Arrows
Bow Maintenance
Properly maintaining your bow will give you many years of use.
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Make sure to keep the synthetic cables waxed. Apply bow string wax to
your synthetic cables and string before each shooting session.
Strings and cables should be replaced periodically. It is recommended
that the string and cables be replaced every 5,000 shots/1-full year.
Always store your bow in a cool/dry place.
Safety
As with any weapon, safety should be of the utmost priority. Make sure to use
your common sense. Never use your compound bow unless you have had the
proper instruction, doing so can result in serious injury.
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Never shoot your bow without an arrow that has been properly nocked
on the string. This will cause a dry fire and can lead to serious injury.
Always make sure that you know what lies behind your target. Never
point your weapon at anything that you do not plan to shoot. Arrows
travel fast and have a lot of power.
If you draw your bow and you need to let it down, make sure that you
do so in a careful manner. Make sure to keep your head and face back
out of the way so you do not get hit with an accessory/ the bow itself.
Never draw a bow that is outside of your comfort level.
Modifying the bow in any way (i.e. drilling extra holes, adjustments to
weight or length ) will void the warranty and can present safety issues.
Remember, most adjustments to your Siege Compound Bow should be
made on a bow press. It is not recommended that you make these
adjustments at home.
The Setup
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Nocking Point
o Finger Shooters: For the initial setting, make sure to install
the nocking point on the bowstring appx. 5/16'' plus the width
of the arrow above a point where a horizontal line from the
rest intersects the string.
o Release-Aid Shooters: Install the nocking point the width of
the arrow above a point where the horizontal line from the rest
intersects the string. When the arrow is in position on the rest,
the arrow nock should fit snug against the bottom of the
nocking point.
Arrow Rest Adjustment
The in/out position of the arrow rest 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 right-handed bow (opposite for
left-handed bows) when shooting fingers.
Sight Adjustment
o 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,
then make sure that you move the sight pins down.
Cable Guard Adjustment
o The purpose of the cable guard is to hold the cable guard out
of the path of the arrows. When adjusting the angle of the
cable guard, adjust it so the cable s 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 (appx. 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.
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