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Title: Oneida Bow
Post by: Hazcat on October 28, 2007, 06:54:50 AM

I am looking for a used Oneida Bow with a draw weight range of 35 - 55.  If you can help please let me know.

Thanks

Title: Re: Oneida Bow
Post by: hawkeye1 on November 27, 2007, 09:12:31 AM

Cant help with the draw weight, but have one in 60-80 pound range.

Title: Re: Oneida Bow
Post by: Hazcat on November 27, 2007, 09:17:46 AM

Hawkeye,

I ended up getting one from the factory.  A used Light Force.  Is there any way to quite the slap when the arrow is released?

Thanks

Title: Re: Oneida Bow
Post by: hawkeye1 on November 28, 2007, 08:34:08 AM

I know what you mean about the slap.  I tried some felt on the limbs right up under where the string attaches to the limb.  Also, put some brush buttons on the string top and bottom.  I think it helped, but still isn't as quiet as some of the others that I shoot with.  good luck with your bow.

Title: Re: Oneida Bow
Post by: Hazcat on November 28, 2007, 09:24:47 AM

Hawk,

Does it hurt to "dry fire" a bow?  And how far up should I place those brush buttons (I assume you mean those things that look like stringy balls).  Should they go right at the "string / limb" meeting?

Title: Re: Oneida Bow
Post by: m25operator on November 28, 2007, 10:43:56 AM

Good Morning HAZ, DO NOT DRY FIRE A COMPOUND  BOW!!

The fuzzie ball things are string silencers and go on the outer most string where the arrow is knocked. Usually about 3" from the top and bottom. Look at the Sims bow silencers to go on the limbs and possibly a Sims stabilizer. Heres the link.
www.simsvibrationlab.com/

Have fun with your new bow. ;D

Title: Re: Oneida Bow
Post by: Hazcat on November 28, 2007, 01:48:04 PM

Thanks, Hawk!

Title: Re: Oneida Bow
Post by: Compoundlongbow on November 28, 2007, 05:52:12 PM

Do you plan on hunting with it?

Also, buy yourself a Whisker Biscuit arrow rest, they work great, the arrow won't fall off of it.

Do you know how long its been since the bow was restrung with new string? You shoud probably take it to a pro shop and have it inspected and tested.

Goodluck, have fun and be safe.

Title: Re: Oneida Bow
Post by: hawkeye1 on November 30, 2007, 09:32:36 AM

the buttons that I used were small rubber donut type things that I put on the string top and bottom.  I put them so they would not quite touch the limb.  That way when you fire the bow the button just kisses and softens the slap of the string.  As for dry fire---NEVER.  I had a friend who shot the wrong style and weight of those carbon arrows through his  bow.  It was not the right arrow for his bow per the arrow selection chart.  He just bought the lightest weight arrow he could find.  It was like shooting his bow dry.  After a number of shots his bow literally came apart on him.  So, no do not ever dry fire your bow.  Hope this helps.  My Oneida is still not the quietest thing , but it did help.

Title: Re: Oneida Bow
Post by: Hazcat on November 30, 2007, 10:35:32 AM

Thanks, Hawk, I would never have figured that dry firing would hurt!

As far as needing restrung and such, I bought this from Oneida where they refurbed it so it should be OK.  I am going to take it with me when I go the the Archery store for arrows so I can make sure it is properly fitted and I get the correct arrows for hunting and practice.

BTW it is for my son, that is why for now it is set at 35 lbs / 80% let off until he grows a bit.

I'll also pick up the other necessities like quiver and brush buttons etc while I am there.

THANKS for the info!

Title: Re: Oneida Bow
Post by: BowBum on December 01, 2007, 08:16:02 PM

I just purchased a new Oneida Talon and have noticed two problems. One is the whisker biscuit rest will not set for center tune and fleching still clear the side of riser. Second I have tried to cure the loud slap sound upon release. I have installed hush products and got no results. Please advise me of any information any of you may have to solve or help. ??? Thanks!

Title: Re: Oneida Bow
Post by: Compoundlongbow on December 02, 2007, 12:44:48 PM

Click on this link below, hope this helps.

http://www.limbsaver.com/Products/Archery/LimbSaver_ULTRA_Quad.aspx

Title: Re: Oneida Bow
Post by: WymoreWrangler on December 02, 2007, 05:38:50 PM

Most states I believe are going to require 40-45 lbs minimum to hunt.  50 lbs will completely penetrate a deer's vitals.  And if your planning on hunting, find a good bow hunter safety course...

Title: Re: Oneida Bow
Post by: Hazcat on December 02, 2007, 07:37:48 PM

Most states are 35 lbs and you can kill an Elk with a 45 lb bow.

Title: Re: Oneida Bow
Post by: m25operator on December 02, 2007, 10:27:27 PM

Quote from: Compoundlongbow on December 02, 2007, 12:44:48 PM

Click on this link below, hope this helps.

http://www.limbsaver.com/Products/Archery/LimbSaver_ULTRA_Quad.aspx

As I advised before, check it out.

Title: Re: Oneida Bow
Post by: WymoreWrangler on December 03, 2007, 08:20:03 AM

Hazcat, here in Nebraska it's 40 pounds at a 28 inch draw length.  But all the poundage in the world doesn't matter if you can't hit the target...

Title: Re: Oneida Bow
Post by: Hazcat on December 03, 2007, 08:37:01 AM

Quote from: WymoreWrangler on December 03, 2007, 08:20:03 AM

Hazcat, here in Nebraska it's 40 pounds at a 28 inch draw length.  But all the poundage in the world doesn't matter if you can't hit the target...

Ain't that the truth!  As they say "It's the Indian, not the arrow".