There are many methods of tuning bows that will work.
Gold Tip recommends paper tuning your bows shot with
a release aid and bare shaft tuning bows that are shot
with a finger release. When using a compound with a
release it is highly recommended to use a string loop
on your bowstring. It will prevent nock pinch resulting
in damaged nocks and will also help prevent the arrow
coming off the string when the nock becomes pinched
between the release and the nock set.
Warning: Use
of a release without a loop can cause the arrow to fall
off the string while being drawn due to string pinch. This
can cause injury to the shooter by shooting the arrow
either partially on the string or completely off.
Tuning a Release-Shot Bow
Paper Tuning:
Shoot arrows through a suspended piece of paper at
approximately 4 to 6 feet, and observe the tear that results. |
Below are the adjustments that need to be made
to achieve the optimal “perfect bullet hole.” Make sure
you make adjustments in the up and down flight before
you make the adjustments in the left and right flight.
This ensures you are not getting a false reading due to
vane contact.
Tip from the Pros: Try spraying your vanes with a
powder, such as foot powder, to determine if there is any
vane contact with the rest. Vane contact can often cause
erratic arrow flight and inaccurate tear readings.
Tip from the Pros: When paper tuning a very consistent
release and anchor point is critical. Try shooting your
arrow two to three times making sure that the tear is
consistent before adjusting. Paper tuning can be very
time consuming, but once your bow is tuned you will get
much tighter groups and have perfect arrow flight. |