Restringing a Jennings Buckmaster: She's old but she shoots

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[@user-gn4tm3ug6n]

I'm glad I found this a couple worker gave me his bow for free it's the same one you are working on. It needs new string as well. I may try and have it put back together. Thank you for the video

[@glenurquhart2300]

I just got a Buck master Lite at a garage sale for $10. It needs an arrow rest and a sight and a trigger release. And arrows. But for 10 bucks I didn't think I could go wrong as it's the first bow I've had in over 50 years

[@crocketgsxr6]

this video made me take mine to my local pro shop to get tuned and restrung. (It's 20 years old, I haven't shot it in 8 years and it still had the factory string). The first thing he said was "You know this is going to cost more to restring than it is worth right". LOL! Plus of course I picked the busy season to do it. so I will get it back in about three weeks.

[@robertholsopple9451]

What did it end up costing to restoring it? I've been wondering. I've owned mine for years but got it used. I never shot it. Was going to give it a try soon.

[@crocketgsxr6]

@@robertholsopple9451 new string, tuning and basic check was around $140. the bow is only worth about $100 or less.

[@kswolf77]

My first bow was a Bear Flare II. I graduated from that to a Buckmaster PWC. Next to my current Mathews Vertix, that PWC was my absolute favorite bow I ever owned. Wish I'd never gotten rid of it. I've been tempted to buy a used one and restore it just for the nostalgia of it.

[@agi6521]

My wife bought me that bow the Christmas after we were married, 1997. 70-80lb draw weight shooting XX78 2317's!!

[@glenurquhart2300]

I was planning on getting a recurve bow. I don't know nuthin about compound bows. In Interior Alaska so there aren't any bow shops around. All my learning is on you tube. I liked and subscribed.

[@bmk506]

This bow was my third bow...my first was an old bear kids bow ...it was red. 2nd was a 40lb bow I can't remember the brand...i was 11 or 12 😂 and my first real bow was the original Jennings buckmaster...ive killed quite a few bucks with it...easton 2117 arrows. Damn those were the days. Currently have a high country speed pro 2 have had it since new and have been browsing for my next one thinking goin back bear.

[@stantheman6121]

blast from the past, i used the tm hunter for years

[@jasonbarnes3188]

I owned a Jennings air master 2000. And a buckmaster 2000 at the same time. I loved both of them they were great bows for the price. I am pretty sure I paid around $250 a piece for them new stripped. They were not very fast bows but very accurate. Good luck finding a bow today sub 500 dollars that would shoot with them.

[@jamesbrann9432]

I have one and still shooting it. Love it

[@scottkaercher1733]

I have the same Jennings buckmaster but i have a dropaway rest and i shoot a carbon arrow. Its 2021 and i still use my jennings to shoot archery competition and to deer hunt with. They are a nice smooth shooting bow.

[@cgvideosviapawpawguthrie]

What size arrows do you shoot.

[@scottkaercher1733]

@@cgvideosviapawpawguthrie eastman gold tip hunter pro's 500 with a 100 grain field points and 100 grain broadheads.

[@55mjr]

I just bought an old Jennings bow for $30 ...I plan on setting it up for bowfishing

[@warrgri]

Got one now

[@edbigtruck]

I wanted to like this Bow so bad back in the day. They just never felt right in my hand.

[@JohnWilson-vi8dk]

Still using mine to this day.

[@jkent316]

Still have one! Gonna have to bring it out of retirement.

[@dallinwilliams5633]

Love videos like this. I'm coming your way for strings when I need them next!

[@garyadams2061]

luv mine have had for years

[@Z33Garage]

Very similar to two of my bows, Bear instinct and the martin Bengal pro, both I think the 2007 models. Both shoot well and I use em till I can afford to upgrade to something much newer.

[@tylertaft7284]

This is my first bow, super helpful idk what the weight was on but it was way more then 70 lol thank you tho!

[@randy3577]

I still use TM Style rest, I always set them up to where they flex down just a bit from the weight of the arrow sitting on it. An when you come to full draw it lifts to full launch height.

[@billtucker7728]

I was shooting a golden eagle ultra evolution during that time frame

[@chadx9399]

My first hunting bow and still have it

[@jdomacon]

I remember my brother shooting one for 3d tournaments. His was 2 tone red and silver.

[@wombat6804]

That's my bow just put a new rest on it. Come to think of it. My local pro shop had a tough time getting strings for it.

[@VadidElab]

i have one of these bows and my arrow is nowhere near 90degrees in order for it to not slam the arrow into the rest and flop through the air. i took it to a bow shop twice and they couldnt figure it out. limbs dont seem to be cracking. only thing i can figure is the limbs are out of adjustment and one is moving faster than the other? if so, my question is do i just tighten the limbs all the way down and back them off to the correct lbs for me ?

[@ronaldprince435]

I got one. Looks just like this one. Needs restrung, a sight and a rest

[@stevenpressley5956]

I have that very same model.. still a good bow.. I still shoot it...

[@chrississon2646]

Still use that rest on two of my bows, hard to beat it

[@glenurquhart2300]

I like to see and hear your commentary on all the processes you did . Considering I have the same bow. One question I have , on my bow. The limb bolts , that attach the limbs to the riser , are backed out so that there is a 1/4" to 3/8 " gap between the riser and the limbs. At the bolt/screws. And my bow is approx 36" from axle to axle. If I tighten the bolts down tight , will that increase the bows poundage ?

[@mickruhdorf9916]

great vid

[@Dairy6]

I got the Buckmaster 2000 the one after this one I think. Still a great bow Im gonna alternate between the paradox hc and the buckmaster each season

[@robdavis7189]

My name is Rob. You have impressed me with your knowledge on bows while I watched this video. I purchased my Jennings Arrow star Mark 2 back in either 1978 or 1979 with the weight of 55 -70 lbs. I hunted with it for a few seasons and afterwards I had to parked it in my closet for many years. I'm looking to get back in to shooting this heavy bow once again and I'm unable to find the owner's manual that came with the bow to set it back up correctly. This bow is in very good condition. Even the strings looks like it's in very good condition but because of the age I will be replacing it. When the Shooting Star by Jennings came out with the narrow SS cam's, they were supposed to be a little smoother and faster, so I had them installed on my Arrow Star Mark 2. I would like to know what arrow rest you would suggest I use for this bow and any info you might have for getting it tuned back up correctly would be greatly appreciated. I thank you much for your help.

[@jamesbryant6718]

I have one just like it

[@TORREX-A.D.]

I have that exact bow.. so is there a way to shorten draw length other than increasing the buss cable length? I put it on the longest setting for buss cable. I wish you could make a video on the cam.

[@josephmacina863]

Hello All, I have this bow and I would like my son to use it. I need to redo it. I need to lessen the draw weight. It's 65lbs right now. Can anyone help me get a copy of the manual? What's the range for the limbs? Could I lower it 50 or 55? Any info would be helpful. Thank you.

[@knightingalesaid]

I have a question on my 1990 Ben Pearson target bow. I have tuned it forty eleven ways. I shot a vertical group about 1.5" wide from 30-70 yds. The arrows lined up to about 7" in height, but vertically they are good. At 80-110 yds. they start drifting to the left. A 80 yd. It shoots 8-10", 90 yd. 13-16" 100 yr. 18-22". All to the left. My form is the same for all distances. I make a small adjustment on my peep sight view at 80-110 yds. Do older bows have a tendency to drift the arrow at longer distances? Oh, do newer bows shoot perfectly vertical from 20-110 yds? Thanks, Gary.

[@naterussell4880]

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[@jasonbarnes3188]

@@naterussell4880 post a vid of your 1.5 inch group at 70 yards with a bow from that time period. That would be something to see.

[@dgoutdoorschannel]

i had a bear jennings buckmasters btr as my first bow

[@danvanhoose6783]

Still hunt with Jennings t star and split t compounds.good old finger shooters.also got martin cougars and PSE and three Oneida lever bows.nothing wrong with old school.never shot a buckmaster.

[@jerryphillippojr8338]

I have an old buckmaster but my single cam is smaller than the 1 in re string video...do they have upgrade cams or an upgrade dual cam?

[@dspankatolla]

I have his old Jennings compound Bow myself and want to shorten the draw length. I live about 5 miles from the Fred Bear factory/museum. The tech guy there knows nothing! He said I will never find the parts to do it. Can you let me know what kind of module I need? It has a W5 on it now and I have a W3 as a spare. I am not an experienced compound bow owner. Thanks!

[@stephen_a3733]

I am in a similar predicament. Have you been able to shorten the draw length after all this time?

[@jimr7154]

No Jennings, but I've got an old Hoyt Magna Tec I want to get restrung and give to my son-in law to try

[@dawsonshreve2565]

I’m 14 and I just started shooting one today,my dad bought a bear legion and it came with it

[@archeryshack]

Thats awesome!

[@danvanhoose6783]

Hey,I also have the Cheek surname in my family lineage.

[@Voxguitarsrock]

I still hunt with my Bear whitetail 2.

[@Voxguitarsrock]

And I'm still on the hunt for a pair of 28" modules for it, lol

[@cainbunch5677]

I got a buckmaster BTR 32 and can't not find a diagram on how to string the cam I was wondering if you could help out with a diagram

[@kylejohnson2982]

I inherited a jennings gale force it was my uncles who had passed away its needing parts and accessories and restrung would like to to get it back in working order but dont know where to look at for updated parts any adivce

[@robertholsopple9451]

I am new to all this and I got one of these used, I noticed Behind the adjustment bolt where the arms connect, there's a plastic piece that I noticed is broken and the other is missing. What are those plastic "blocks" called and are they necessary? It looks like it's for decorative purposes. I'm wondering if it's safe to shoot. Eventually I will take it to a shop if it's worth it. Also needs restrung. I may just pitch it and buy an X8 Dragon.

[@lukesmith7249]

I have a Jennings carbon extreme. Would this be an equivalent?

[@Sparky513]

Question, so I'm looking into getting into bow hunting and I found one of these for 125$ ready to go hunt/shoot. It does have some older equipment like sights and such, would it be worth buying. How much does re stringing cost roughly. Thanks for any info

[@josemendez6355]

I have one its have the original string zebra color how I can put in 28 or 29 in draw

[@erinpenrod859]

Would you do a set up and tune for a compound shot with fingers? Retro

[@archeryshack]

Thats a good idea!

[@jeremiahcarlson7173]

I just bought a similar bow mow much would it typically cost for a re-string with d loop and peep site

[@slayerofyou2010]

is a Jennings CK 3.1R worth going through and shooting? I picked one up cheap, great condition. Wondering if I should have it restrung and tuned or buy a newer bow. Thanks

[@hotgenlee]

I have a buckmasters pro ,single cam split limb 70 pound draw ,like too know more about is it a good bow

[@jeremiahcarlson7173]

I have that bow as well have you learned anything of value about it

[@gaugeharden6475]

Could you guys do a video on some target setups

[@DevinWilliamsGoPro]

Dang I have one of these bows

[@catt4390]

How do you adjust the draw length on the Jennings Buckmaster? I think it’s moving the pin on the cam. I just need it dropped 1/2 inch. Thanks

[@archeryshack]

Yeah, you press it, loosen the post the string hooks on, and slide it

[@travishicks6344]

Hey man got a quick question for you so I just was gave one of these by one of my haunting buddies because I recently had to sell my Hoyt and I been hunting with crossbow and I miss slinging arrows anyhow my question is what kind of arrows should I shoot out of this thing I heard you say something about aluminum is that the only thing that you should shoot out of this bow

[@1958dbc]

you want heavy... 475 g minimum.. if the bow pops when you shoot .. get heavier

[@ceclay1]

I currently shoot a Buckmaster 2000. It’s going to need restrung. It’s all original. I love my bow. I have a 31 inch draw and shoot at 70 lbs. What string size do I need to buy? Thanks.. 😁

[@TORREX-A.D.]

98.5 inch

[@Daniel-Gator]

I have that exact bow. What arrows do you recommend for them?

[@archeryshack]

We like the Black eagle Outlaws and Victory vforce sport. 350 is most common size for 55-70 lbs.

[@archeryshack]

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[@seanhoke22]

I have one of these! Do you know what module I need for a 29 inch draw? I got mine from a neighbor who passed away and don't know anything about it.

[@born2build835]

Thats what im trying to figure out i think on the cam there is a 1,2,3 settig and i beieve that is what shortans it

[@ArmedPatriot]

What's price for restring

[@josemendez6355]

I have one i buy for my son

[@bankerlies6121]

Older?What are you saying?

[@tj6321]

I shoot one still. I beleive ti shot better that my host katera did