r/bowhunting • u/ShredderDent • 3d ago

Poundage drop after string replacement?

I just had the strings and cables replaced on my Bear Species EV, as the old ones were starting to go. Brought it to the local shop and had them replaced with GAS high octane strings and cables.

The bow was at 70 pounds, with 30” draw with the old strings. I haven’t checked the draw length yet but it feels the same, however, I lost over 5 pounds of weight and it’s sitting at 65ish now, and the let off and draw cycle feels much different now.

Any advice? I’d like to be able to make it 70 pounds again, as I worked pretty hard to get up to that, and my arrows are built for shooting at 70 or higher.

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u/ShredderDent 3d ago

It was over 70. Had it measured and it came up as 69.5, so I added a few twists to get it over that 70 pound threshold. With the new strings it’s coming up as 65

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u/brycebgood 3d ago

That doesn't make sense if the ATA is right. String / Cable length and limbs make the draw weight happen. I have no idea what's going on.

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u/the_atomic_punk18 2d ago

Maybe cables need a few twist? Not trying to flame GAS as I know they are quality strings and cables but my lift 33 wasn’t the same bow after I put GAS strings on it, just could never get it to the same specs, shot noise etc

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u/brycebgood 2d ago

Those new Mathews strings are really good.

If the cable or atring was too long ATA wouldn't be right.