G2 Portable Bow Press

I am an amateur archer and I only own a few bows and as such don’t make many changes on my equipment often. I can’t really justify buying a real bow press so this device helped me do a few maintenance things on my bows. One thing to mention is if you have split limb bows you will need the split limb brackets, which are an additional cost. However it still worked out to be far cheaper than a minimum $400 press. Also the big press takes up a lot of space. Just follow the youtube videos.

I've used mine to change strings and cables, replace limbs and cams, and install peep sights. Pretty much everything you'd need a bow press for I've done with this thing. You'll probably need to purchase the optional large cam limb brackets if you have a modern bow, even so, it's still much, much cheaper than a standard bow press. If you're running a pro shop buy a full-size press, if you're just working on your own bow buy this. Highly Recommended.

Everyone needs to press their bow at some point! From installing a peep to a new drop away rest to serve in the cord. And of course everybody needs new strings on their bow at some point. But even if you always take your bow to the pro shop, you never know when a peep sight might get knocked out when you are on your way to a hunt. Minor things happen and this makes for a good first aid kit for your bow. Keep in mind that this is only designed to do minor servicing of your bow. You can't take a bow completely apart with it without creating a dangerous situation. And if you have a split limb bow, you will need the brackets for them. But I used this to tie in my peep and to serve in the cord on my drop away rest. And it worked without a hitch and much safer than the videos I had seen of people using ratchet straps! Many bow manufacturers list that as an acceptable bow press. But be aware that some manufacturers do not. Particularly bows with beyond parallel limbs. This tool practically pays for itself on it's first use! I went to my local shop to get two peep sights installed and it cost me more than this press.

It does work. I took my bow completely apart to paint and rebuild with this. However, it will hit your rest if you have solid limbs and use it in the below the cams as instructed for those models. Since my bow was completely disassembled, this wasn't a problem, but now that it is all back together, I have to either remove my rest or buy the split limb adapters and use it that way. I plan to get the adapters and use it that way.

This is an excellent device and very easy to use. I also ordered the wide limb adapter to go with it. Pay attention to the limb adapter, it was really "too wide" for both my bows. They make a regular (non wide) but it isnt on amazon. Besides that, the press is very simple and easy to use. I have never used a bow press, but needed to change the strings on 2 bows and I was quoted $200 each for replacement and a new dloop and sight. I rolled the dice and decided to do it myself. I was really nervous about compressing the limbs, but it really was not sketchy at all. I have a pse brute and a parker wildfire and it worked great (again, wish i had the regular limb adapter) I feel like I saved a ton of money doing this myself and it was not nearly as sketchy as i thought. Also a great help when putting on a peep site. HIGHLY recommend.

Does a great job, with proper leadership me add one. Takes a little bit of time. But was able to re-time and adjust poundage.

I bought it, I used it, and I was scared to death. What a weenie, lol. It worked fine. I actually had to compress the bow a couple of times, and after the second time I realized that my fears were pretty unfounded. I mean really, you are compressing a bow, and there is a lot of kinetic energy, but there just wasn't any justification for my fears by the time I had done twice. I realized that after I was done, and I would definitely recommend this tool for use in the shop, or in the field. I can see where I would sure wish I had it if I left it at home and it turned out I needed it in the field for a string replacement. Imagine having to blow off an expensive hunt because your bow string snagged and frayed. You could use this thing anywhere, and it could definitely save a trip for you, or your friend.

Great for compound bows but not for xbows