4 Simple Tricks for Tuning Your Bow
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Loading... - Cynthia otoo
- 31 Aug 2022
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There’s no deeper rabbit hole in archery than bow tuning. If you don’t believe me, visit a dozen pro shops and ask for their best bow-tuning advice. You’ll likely get a dozen different answers, and the crazy thing is, they are probably all right!
Truth be told, the quest for a perfectly tuned bow is never-ending. Think about it; the performance of each bow is determined not just by the bow itself but by the bow’s interaction with multiple accessories, including the bowstring and cables, arrows, arrow rest, bow sight, peep sight, stabilizers and more. Change any one setting on the bow or an accessory and you’ve changed the bow’s tune. Did your string stretch? Well, your bow’s tune changed. Did your peep sight slide up in your string? Your tune changed. Did you bump your arrow rest just a smidge? Your tune changed. Did you get different arrows? Your tune changed. And on and on it goes.
Now, add in the human factor with a shooter who is susceptible to form variations from shot to shot, and it’s no wonder a bow that is “perfectly tuned” one day may seem anything but the next.
Fortunately, today’s bows are more consistent and tunable than ever, and you don’t need to be a techno wizard to shoot well. In fact, heeding even a handful of tried-and-true tuning tips will put you well along the path to success. Here are four worthy of consideration as you prepare for fall hunts:
1. Shoot Stiffer Arrows
Whether driving a sports car or shooting a bow, there is a very real temptation to take speed to extremes. After all, both car and bow manufacturers use bold claims to market their products, and if you plunk down your hard-earned money for something capable of going really, really fast, well, by golly, you want to feel the thrill!
Unfortunately, driving a car at breakneck speed can have disastrous consequences, as can shooting lightweight arrows in an effort to maximize the speed of your hunting bow. Every arrow shaft has a “spine” rating that refers to the stiffness of the arrow. The stiffer the arrow, the heavier the spine, and the more flexible the arrow, the weaker the spine. Read More...
