Bow Press 9962

Changed my bow string with this - works but super hard to tighten and looks like the brass threads from the base are slowly grinding away

I am a finger shooter, so I shoot bows with a long axle to axle. This device has allowed me to work on strings, peep sights, etc. at home, without investing a ton of money. A bow press might be better, but for occasional use this fits the bill.

This is a knock of of the well respected Bowmaster Portable Press. The Bowmaster was not available at the time, so I ordered this one. I used it to change out the strings on a couple of PSE Phenoms. It did an adequate job on the 60# Phenom, but the L Brackets showed signs of bending on the 70# bow. If you have a heavier bow, I would think twice about purchasing this one, and would pay the extra money for the Bowmaster.

Given that I have a relatively weak bow (40 pounds), I am not very demanding on the product That said it delivered and does what you need. Keep in mind that you need additional brackets (that I got from the same manufacturer) for split arms bows/

Does not fit split limbs unless you order the L shaped adaptor set, so I am still unsure how well the product works to date.. Didn't need to take down the bow just to reserve a new peep so will have to get back to ya after I get the adaptors and use it..

Great product! Seems very durable and well engineered. I used this press to replace my failing compound bow string. The range of adjustability is amazing. In addition you can move the bow around unlike a fancy bench rest press that reduces the bow to a stationary state. Love the product and would recommend it others.

Didn't work well for me. The cables were too long for my CenterPoint Specialist XL 370 Camo- Crossbow. That is fine, but it also required using the brackets and they kept bending and sliding off the bow. I also found the handle hard to twist and had to slide a pipe over it to make turning the handle easier. I would have to say that this press is not made to handle a 185lb draw weight at all. Nowhere in the description did it mention a load limit...therefore; 2 stars for it not being strong enough.

Great bow press. Good instructions, made installing a peep sight a breeze. Compact size easily fits in backpack for field repairs. A definite must have for anyone with a compound bow.