To begin paper tuning your bow you must set up a frame covered with paper. Tuning and silencing your bowhunting shooting system sale coupon tune19. This book is a revised edition of archery fundamentals by douglas engh, published in 2005 by. When the bow arm is extended, the top side not the bottom side of your bow arm should be perfectly level. The skill of the archer is also important but if the bow is not properly tuned, the archers skill is reduced.
Included you will find information on cam timing, arrow rest position, arrow nock position, paper tuning and much more. This is a good starting point when tuning your cabelas credence by bowtech. It can be tweaked and tuned to let those arrows fly exactly where you intended. How to bare shaft tune a compound bow improvedarchery. It manipulates the draw weight for more efficient energy storage, which is why compound bows can be so powerful. Limited 5year warranty your martin compound bow is guaranteed by martin archery, inc. For onecam bows, the tiller must be measured by tying a thin piece of string from one axle to the other and using that string to measure tiller.
Recurve bow tuning blank shaft the recommended method introduction setting up and tuning your equipment is a vital part of archery although the outcomes related to tuning your equipment are directly related to your shooting technique and skill. Pdf on target for tuning your compound bow download. Last year i finally broke down and bought tuning your compound bow by larry wise, and low and behold, there in print before my very eyes, was a majority of the things 1 have been trying and getting frustrated about for so long. It is only mysterious when you dont understand the basic steps involved. Bare shaft tuning is a great method for supertuning your bow, because few things will reveal problems more readily. I like archery as a hobby and most books i had just covered basics or more about recurve bows and not much about setting up a compound bow, but this book is. If your ideal dog has a place in the field and at the foot. Aug 01, 2006 tuning your compound bow by larry wise is a must have book if you are serious about the sport of archery.
Remove bow from plastic bag and remove the owners guide and other promotional material from the bow. In order to use this method you will need two fletched arrows and two bare shafts. Most hunters agree that bowhunting is a lowpercentage affair. First install the arrow rest, nocking point, sight, plunger button if using, and stabilizers. Target and bowhunting catalogs, and on the easton shaft. If you get stuck while at it, its never too late to call your local bow pro for advice and recommendations. Use a draw board to make sure your compound bow s timing is perfect. Then, practicing good shooting form will help you dramatically increase your odds of.
Its more of a manual than a casual read, loaded to good, solid information, advice, suggestions and fixing tuning problems. Tim the hammer gillingham has been shooting bows professionally for 30 years and has cases full tournament hardware, including world championship titles, to his credit. This is a good starting point when tuning your bowtech bow. String making introduction bow strings are probably the easiest thing that can be manufactured or customised for a bow. Please read this entire booklet before shooting or adjusting your bow. Your pse bow was manufactured from the finest materials available and handcrafted with pride in the usa.
If you are shooting your bow with a release aid, your rest will need to be centered with the bow string. Gold tip recommends bare shaft tuning for any setup shot with a finger release. Whether you use your bow for target practice, bow hunting or fishing, learning to tune a bow can be a worthwhile endeavor. Adjust your arrow rest until the two measurements are equal.
A recurve bow or compound bow shot with fingers should initially be set up as shown in figure 1. In this article, it is my goal to fill in the holes in your bow tuning repertoire of. These factors can be centershot initially set up a compound bow so the arrow is positioned along the power stroke centre of the bow. Grip the bow with the main weight to be taken at the web of the thumb, opposite the index finger the web of the hand is a fold of skin which connects the digits. Bow tuning guide by easton west wales archery club. Use a draw board to make sure your compound bows timing is perfect. To start bare shaft tuning your compound bow, youll need to prepare the following. This book is great for the serious archer and for anyone that need to know more about olympic recurve tuning. Jun 05, 2014 this is the first installment in the complete bow setup series. Then, practicing good shooting form will help you dramatically increase your odds of harvesting an animal. A stepbystep guide to get your bow shooting perfectly. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Just after your bow achieves full letoff, you will feel the.
Ensure that youre hitting the target based on your form and not on the state of your gear. Regular waxing of string and buss cables reduces wear along with serving separations. Learn archery fundamentals, mental management and bowhunting tips from the pros. Measure your draw length, arrow length, brace height, nock height and tiller, record the results and keep them in your bow case. Inspect the bow to insure that the cables and string are in their tracks on the cam and attached to. Always set the brace height as specified by the manufacturer before you set your nock point. During tuning, your arrow rest may need to be moved in or out from its centered location. Record important bow information here and keep for future reference. Make sure your bow is to the suggested manufacturers specs. Sorrells shares his timetested training program for developing shooting skill and provides guidance on all aspects of traditional archery, from choosing arrow shafts to entering your first tournament. Quality since 1878 compound bow users guide very important. Shooting a compound bow with fingers is more like shooting a recurve bow, and lancaster archery supply recommends bareshaft tuning. Over forty years of archery experience are built into every martin bow.
The most commonly used string is the continuous loop that most people are using for recurve and compound bows. Your new escalade sports compound bow is the finest available. How to setup a compound bow youth crossbow accessories. It has been engineered for accuracy and long life, and built with quality and pride. If you shoot a compound bow, this book belongs in your archery tackle box. Shooting a compound bow with fingers is more like shooting a recurve bow, and lancaster archery supply recommends bareshaft tuning in such cases. If there is a neat tear with three vane marks perfectly centered then you have done an excellent job of tuning your bow. Keep in mind, not all bows tune at exact center shot due to the variances in arrow spine, hand position, and your specific bow poundage. When we tune a compound bow we want to have both cams reach full draw. Follow this step by step bow tuning guide to get your compound bow tuned for the next bowhunting season. This is in reference to brace height and axle to axle measurements.
Tuning a recurve bow by ed eliason this module consists of tuning tips for a recurve bow using fingers for release. For the little levels used in setting the rest height, i have. It is not safe or recommended to carry or climb into your treestand with your bow in hand. This is normal because different shooters apply different pressures to the bow. It is systematic, straightforward something to which you can apply a recipe book approach.
Throughout this book we are going to show you how to use modern tuning equipment to tune your own bow far beyond what your local pro shop is capable of doing. What does adding or removing twists from your cables do to. It is a practical, easytofollow, well illustrated guide on high performance tuning for target archery, field archery and bowhunting all compound bows, all bow limb cams. This book focuses heavily on the proper use of your back spine and entire skeleton for executing a proper shot. Do not use a saw as this will possibly not run true with the fibres, see illustration 2. Refer to the archery australia how to manual to find directions on tie on. Tuning your compound bow 5th edition larry wise archery. Dynamics and vibrations brown university, division of engineering laboratory 1. Technological advancement has led to designing of bows which allows archers to accurately shoot small targets from a great distance. As with any bow or crossbow, there is a forward movement of the limbs when fired. You must resight the bow now, but this fine tuning process should quickly bring the two groups together.
It needs to be fast, true and feel good in your hands. Install the sight mount usually two screws, look in your owners manual, and move. Start with all of your current equipment and do not change in the middle of the tuning. Then make sure to mark your sight, arrow rest, cams, cable guard, everything you can think of is marked with correction fluid so you can instantly see if anything has changed or. Surprisingly, you can find out what adjustments to make to your bow by shooting an arrow through paper, a common practice to guide tuning.
If you shoot a compound, this book belongs in your tackle box. His latest, core archery details correct form in a stepbystep format, defines back tension and how to execute it, and presents a plan for the high performance mental game. Pretest for tuning your compound bow target communications. Larry wise is a world field archery and national target archery champion who knows and understands the bow tuning and performance problems archers encounter. The rip is a snapshot of the arrows flight at that distance around 8 feet and depending on results. This tuning and maintenance guide is your best friend when it comes to keeping your bow in peak condition. You can be confident that your new bow is designed to provide years of faithful service, and martin will always be around to back it with our rock solid warranty.
A complete guide on how to adjust a compound bow if you are into the sport of archery, you would appreciate the accuracy and power that a compound bow has to offer. Dynamics of the bow and arrow compound bow recurve bow long bow safety you will be testing three very powerful, full sized bows. The bows release a lot of energy very quickly, and can cause serious injury if they are used improperly. On target for tuning your compound bow by larry wise. Remember, many adjustments to a compound bow require the use of a bow press. Never attempt to forcibly overdraw a bow beyond the mechanical stop. The thumb should curl around to extend past the point of the index finger. Tuning your compound bow by larry wise is a must have book if you are serious about the sport of archery. Dynamics and vibrations brown university, division of. A guide to tuning and shooting compound bows dec 7, 2010 edition. Educate yourself with training books from lancaster archery supply. As a rough guide to choose the length of a bow to suit you, a person with a draw length of less than 28 inches would use a bow between 62 66 inches and a person with a draw length of more than 28 inches would use a bow between 6670.
Paper tuning is one of the most common ways compound archers using mechanical releases determine whether their arrows are leaving their bows in a straight line. How to tune your bow like a pro bow tuning 101 bullseye. A bow thats set for 29 draw cannot be drawn back to 30 or 31 without modifying the mechanical setup on the bow. It is a practical, easytofollow, well illustrated guide on high performance tuning for. Paper tuning a bow a step by step guide paper tuning a bow is when an archer shoots an arrow through a piece of paper in order to study the rip it creates. Tuning should be a quick and relatively easy process if you follow a few simply steps. The arrows that youre going to use must have the exact same spine, length, weight and nocks, and fletchings for the fletched arrows. A guide to tuning and shooting compound bows nov 15, 2010 edition. This diagram depicts optimal tuning for the bare shaft. Even though paper tuning is not the endall method of gaining perfect arrow flight, it is a guideline and a good starting point for achieving that goal. Either button position or arrow restlauncher may be adjusted to achieve this.
This is not the actual centre of the bow but the position established. It basically teaches you how to use your bones rather than your muscles to properly draw and release an arrow, helping you take strength as it is generally understood out of the equation. Mar 29, 2019 whether you use your bow for target practice, bow hunting or fishing, learning to tune a bow can be a worthwhile endeavor. If your bows peak draw weight is 70 pounds, do not shoot an arrow weighing less than 350 grains. Recurve bows range in length from 48 inches to 70 inches. Before you handle or shoot your bow or other archery products, hoyt recommends that you be trained and instructed in proper use by a certified archery coach.
If your new to archery and want to get serious you need this book. Before starting any bow tuning, be sure to install on your oil extraction pdf bow all the items you intend. But their handling, aesthetics, and sentimental value make up for their loose groups. In this video you will learn what you need to do when setting up a new compound bow straight from the box. This article assumes a person has just purchased a new compound bow and wants to. Its crucial that you choose the right equipment and set it up properlywhether compound bow, recurve or longbow. Follow the illustrations below to fine tune your setup. Through paper tuning you can determine that your arrow rest, bowstring and nocking point are all perfectly aligned, and that you are shooting the proper arrows for. You should be aware of how to set up a bow and the factors that will effect tuning. How to make your own archery equipment 7 how to make your own bow limbs cutting the bamboo to size split the bamboo into two pieces by means of a blade or a hand axe or wood chisel by paying attention to the direction of the bamboo fibres. On most compound bows, the mechanical stop is quite firm.
If you see a vane mark that is thicker or a bit off than the other marks, youll need to continue to play with your bow. Like many products, compound bows come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colours, and levels of sophistication. Book tuning your compound bow 5th edition by larry wise with a foreword by respected archery expert and technical advisor, norb mullaney. These shops charge by the hour and only do the basic setup. A recurve bow or compound bow shot with fingers should initially be set up as shown in figure 12. If youre new to the sport of archery, we will guide you through all the jargon and technical hoopla, and help you to make a betterinformed choice on your new compound bow. Larry wises first book, tuning your compound bow, has been updated with a new chapter on hybrid cams plus other new information. Tuning your compound bow 5th edition book by larry wise. The process of tuning and setting up a compound bow is just as important as the shooting technique. Do not attempt to shoot your compound bow when the limbs are in contact with or near an object. In fact, most the rigging can be done in your garage or backyard. Tuning procedures for the three most popular shooting setups are described and abbreviated throughout the manual as follows. Includes chapters on tuning single cam and tuning super cam bows and on making, serving, and repairing cables and bowstrings.
Here are the steps for broadhead tuning your bow with the aid of a paper tuning jig. If your broadheads hit below and to the left of your field points, for example, move the rest slightly up and to right just fractions of an inch. This tuning guide covers specific instructions for all kinds of gear including recurve bows using finger release, compound bows with finger release and compound bows using a release aid. Tuning your compound bow by larry wise is a must have book if you are serious about the. Paper tuning these paper tuning instructions will assist you in achieving good arrow flight.
This is also referred to as the way the bow and arrow tune. Oct 10, 2019 some of my favorite deer rifles are inaccurate, at least by modern standards. In this article, it is my goal to fill in the holes in your bowtuning repertoire of knowledge and skill. Oct 03, 20 how to tune a compound bow including paper tuning, yoke tuning, center shot the rest, setting the nock point, twisting the peep sight. Tuning for tens by rick stonebraker eagles barebow chapter. The cam is the wheelshaped object where string and cables attach to the bow limbs. With proper care you will enjoy the use of this product for years to come. If your bow is launching arrows that dont fly straight, its not the end of the world. Shooting an arrow below five grains per pound of peak draw weight could cause your bow to break and cause death or serious injury to you or others. Tuning can be achieved in a short period of time by following these steps carefully. Jul 10, 2018 tuning your compound bow by larry wise is a must have book if you are serious about the sport of archery. It is a practical, easytofollow, well illustrated guide on high performance tuning for target, field and bowhunting all cams, all compounds. The archer that puts the most time and effort into equipment will have the most success. Pdf on target for tuning your compound bow download full.