Oneida Black Eagle Service Manual

Draw Weight Adjustment

It is permissible to adjust the weight bolts (fig. 1) up to 2 turns each - always equally, without releasing timing hub. However, if tension on opposite ends of timing cables varies from one end to the other, the hub (fig. 2) should be loosened and the bow should be tillered. See Tiller Measurement and Adjustment below.
The timing cable is the small black cable running through the riser.
The Black Eagle is equipped with longer weight bolts than older Oneida bows so all the weight can be taken off the bow without fear of the bolts letting loose. The weight bolt is equipped with two fiber washers which, when properly greased, act as bearing surfaces allowing the steel washer to rotate freely. The weight bolt hole in the riser is threaded with a super hard stainless steel thread insert and does not need additional lubricant unless exposed to extreme moisture. Do not use bearing grease which may allow the weight bolt to loosen on its own. We recommend a light lithium grease.

Measuring Your Draw Length

With the help of a friend, place a full length arrow on the bow and draw with a release or fingers according to your shooting style. Draw to your anchor point. Have your assistant grasp the arrow at the front of the riser and pull it off the string. Let the bow down gently. Now you can measure the arrow from your assistant's fingers to the arrow nock. This is your draw length to use to select your draw length module, (fig. 3) Remember: when using an overdraw, your draw length does NOT change, only your arrow becomes shorter.

Note: You may decide to actually shoot a shorter arrow if your rest is located behind the riser. The actual length of the arrow should be the number you use on the arrow selection chart to determine the correct stiffness and arrow shaft weight.

Perfect Draw Control

Once you have determined the correct module, you can fine tune the draw length to give your bow a precise and solid back wall to pull to. (Fig. 3A) shows the PDC which has a knurled nylon screw which contacts the inside edge of the cam. * To adjust to your exact draw length, enlist the aid of a friend to loosen the allen screw on the opposite side of the riser. * Draw the bow to your anchor point and have your friend rotate the PDC until the nylon screw is in contact with the cam. Let down and tighten the PDC to lock in place.

For Overdraw Bows

If you are using an overdraw, make the calculations in the variable section and then multiply the calculated peak bow weight of your bow by the appropriate factor listed: (See Easton Chart)

Determining Your Bow Draw Length

Each Oneida model is built to provide a three-inch range in maximum draw length depending on which draw length module is installed. You can determine which model you have by examining the brace height and the length of the cam. Refer to the section on module replacement to see what range your bow is designed for.

Module Replacement

Your Oneida Bow includes a complete selection of draw length modules in 65% and 80% letoff. A chart is included as well as printed below, (fig. 4) Your bow allows 3" in adjustment and falls into one of the four categories shown. If you don't know which category you should be using, refer to the next section which shows how to identify your particular model.