New Bowstring/Bow tune-up

Hey guys, I bought a used Browning SL Eclipse bow from a friend, it needs a new string, as well as a tune up or whatever you call it to fit me.

I went to dicks today and no one was there, no one that knew what they were talking about anyways.

I was wondering where I could get this done, and how much money I'm looking at here. Any input is greatly appreciated.

I live in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. So really anywhere relatively close to me.

gander mt has a bow&gun pro on hand most day's.....
a new string is not a big deal....dont know if they do tune up's???

ORIGINAL: CATMAN610

what is a bow tune up? I had the same string on my bow since 98,,and last year our local bow guru said it was still fine. Besides fraying what do you look for?

Strings stretch, nocks move, kisser's move, rests can move/wear, bushings wear out, cams wobble, limb bolts can vibrate, ect.  You will not see much of this with the naked eye, which is where tuning comes into play.

Tuning essentially ensures you are achieving "true" arrow flight by adjusting the above criteria.  It will eliminate and "walk" or wobble in your arrow flight.  If you shoot a dual cam bow it will make sure your timing is right with your cams.

I usually have my local shop ensure my bow is tuned at least every other year.  We use the paper test, you shoot arrows through a sheet of paper.  If the arrow leaves any amount of a tear and does not make a perfectly clean hole, your bow needs to be tuned.  Your shop will be able to make sure your bow does this relatively easily.

I would never reccomend going that long without a new string either, usually 3 years is the max I will go on a string.  The string shouldn't be more than $75 or so depending on what you shoot.

there are actually timing marks on your bow. if your string stretches it can change the timing and 1 cam or wheel can fire faster than the other 1, throwing your arrow off and changing the breaking point when you are pulling your bow back. doesnt happen to often ,but if it does it can throw your bow out of wack. i had 1 that made alot of noise when firing. it would shoot strait , but just to much noise. 1 of the little bushings where bad in my cam, and it caused alot of racket.