What distance should I paper tune?
Paper Tuning Distance 3: 15-20 ft. By the first two tests and covering the fundamentals of shooting correctly and making sure the bow’s system is working in synch you can dial in based off of the tear.
Do you need to paper tune?
But is Paper Tuning a bow necessary? Paper tuning a compound bow is not necessary for the function of the bow but it gives a helpful starting point for shooting accurately. A properly setup bow will ensure that the arrow is flying straight which improves your chances of hitting your target.
What does paper tuning a bow do?
Paper tuning a bow is when an archer shoots an arrow through a piece of paper in order to study the rip it creates. The rip is a “snapshot” of the arrow’s flight at that distance (around 8 feet) and depending on results, lets the archer know what he has to do to perfect his arrow flight.
Why do my arrows not fly straight?
If the two cams are rotating out of sync, it can “throw” your arrow. Oftentimes, this is where high/low hits come from once broadheads are screwed on. This is due to either the top or bottom cam being faster than the other, causing the arrow to not fly out of the bow straight.
Can an arrow be too stiff?
Shooting an arrow that is not stiff enough, or a group of arrows that vary in stiffness, will cause you to be less accurate. An under-spined arrow will veer right, while an arrow that is too stiff will favor slightly left.
Should you paper tune with bare shaft?
Paper tuning with a fletched shaft will get you close….if you’re doing your part. Paper tuning with a bare shaft will get you closer, but you really got to do your part. Said is bare shaft/fletched tuned at 20 yards is all one needs. Some can do great at longer distances…
What happens if arrow spine is too weak?
If the arrow’s spine is too weak or too stiff, the arrow will not correct itself as soon as it should while in flight. If that arrow is weak and continues to flex (has a low spine rating), it’s going to veer off target. Likewise, if the arrow is unforgivingly stiff, it also won’t follow the path the archer intends.
How often should I tune my bow?
Annual Tune-Up Much happens in a year, and so it’s a good idea to visit your favorite bow bow technician annually. Bowstrings stretch, parts vibrate loose and things get knocked out of alignment. Bow technicians check your bow and retune everything.
How often should you tune your bow?
Much happens in a year, and so it’s a good idea to visit your favorite bow bow technician annually. Bowstrings stretch, parts vibrate loose and things get knocked out of alignment. Bow technicians check your bow and retune everything.
Why are my arrows fishtailing?
If you are not releasing clean, and following through the same each time, you will get arrows that appear to fishtail their way to the target…
Why are my arrows going in at an angle?
If the arrow flies at an angle, something’s out of whack, and accuracy suffers. First check to ensure you’re shooting an arrow with the correct spine for your bow. Arrow “spine” is its stiffness. The higher your bow’s draw weight, the stiffer the arrow’s spine should be.
Where should my arrow rest be?
Horizontal rest position: When setting up for a release aid, position your rest so that the arrow is right in line with the forward movement of the string. If you release with fingers, your arrow should be pointed slightly to the left of this line (for right-handed shooters).
How far back should you bare shaft tune?
Shoot your bare shafts and fletched arrows at 10 yards. If your bare shaft groups with your arrows, step back to 15 yards and shoot again. Continue bare-shaft tuning until you reach the distance where you no longer get consistent bare-shaft impacts.
What is Bareshaft tuning?
Bare shaft tuning is where one shoots arrows stripped of fletchings in order to magnify any minor kinks in arrow flight which are caused by your bow. Without fletchings, the arrow’s flight wont be corrected as it flies down range by the fletchings.
How much does it cost to get a bow tuned?
$40 to $70
If you get new arrows, a new string or a new arrow rest, or if you notice string stretch or change your draw weight or length, it’s smart to get your bow tuned. A typical bow tuning service costs $40 to $70 and takes about an hour.