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Some things I did not know, thought I'd share it with you all.
Tail Left: (Often indicates a weak spined arrow)
1. Decrease draw weight. Back out both limb bolts a quarter turn at a time. Make certain to adjust both limbs equally to avoid changing the tiller and nock point position on the string. Also make certain to avoid backing the limb bolts out too far to avoid injury to the archer and damage to the bow.
2. Decrease point weight. A lighter point will have some effect on increasing shaft stiffness. Too light of a point however, may result in unstable arrow flight.
3. If steps 1 and 2 don't reduce the length of the tear to your satisfaction, you may need to change to a stiffer shaft.
Tail Right: (Often indicates an arrow that is too stiff)
1. Increase draw weight. Tighten both limb bolts a quarter turn at a time. Make certain to adjust both limbs equally to avoid changing the tiller and nock point position on the string.
2. Increase point weight. A heavier point will have some effect on decreasing shaft stiffness. Arrow speed may be reduced.
3. If steps 1 and 2 don't reduce the length of the tear to your satisfaction, you may need to change to a weaker shaft.
To correct a Tail high:
1. Move the nocking point down in small increments.
2. If using a launcher or shoot-thru type arrowrest, move the arrow support arm up. Increasing spring tension can also be helpful.
3. Check for fletching interference and adjust rest position as needed.
To correct a Tail low:
1. Move the nocking point up in small increments.
2. If using a launcher or shoot-thru type arrowrest, move the arrow support arm down. Reduced spring tension can also be helpful for even finer adjustments.
Tail Left: (Often indicates a weak spined arrow)
1. Decrease draw weight. Back out both limb bolts a quarter turn at a time. Make certain to adjust both limbs equally to avoid changing the tiller and nock point position on the string. Also make certain to avoid backing the limb bolts out too far to avoid injury to the archer and damage to the bow.
2. Decrease point weight. A lighter point will have some effect on increasing shaft stiffness. Too light of a point however, may result in unstable arrow flight.
3. If steps 1 and 2 don't reduce the length of the tear to your satisfaction, you may need to change to a stiffer shaft.
Tail Right: (Often indicates an arrow that is too stiff)
1. Increase draw weight. Tighten both limb bolts a quarter turn at a time. Make certain to adjust both limbs equally to avoid changing the tiller and nock point position on the string.
2. Increase point weight. A heavier point will have some effect on decreasing shaft stiffness. Arrow speed may be reduced.
3. If steps 1 and 2 don't reduce the length of the tear to your satisfaction, you may need to change to a weaker shaft.
To correct a Tail high:
1. Move the nocking point down in small increments.
2. If using a launcher or shoot-thru type arrowrest, move the arrow support arm up. Increasing spring tension can also be helpful.
3. Check for fletching interference and adjust rest position as needed.
To correct a Tail low:
1. Move the nocking point up in small increments.
2. If using a launcher or shoot-thru type arrowrest, move the arrow support arm down. Reduced spring tension can also be helpful for even finer adjustments.
Comments
Better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool!!
If you notice whoever shot those 4 where WAY off from that deer in the background. [:D]
Ruric, NE OHIO
Thanks, I'm going to print this out and save it. My bow is put-up for now and I wont start shooting until mid-summer. Maybe I'll have my new X-Tec to tune[:p]...Maybe!?!
Ruric, NE OHIO
Hey there dirtyrat. So where abouts you hunt in NE Ohio? I'm in Tuscarawas county.
Ruric, NE OHIO
Tuscarawas is just below Stark county, not to far away.
NRA Life Member ---"A pocket knife, a clean hankey, and a pistol... things I can use." - Ted Nugent
One question though, what if ya have a 2 or 4 bladed broadhead? Inquiring minds want to know.[?]
The shape you are seeing is the result of the fletch-NOT THE TIP. You would get that shape paper tuning with field points.
"Waiting tables is what you know, making cheese is what I know-lets stick with what we know!"
-Jimmy the cheese man
Ruric, NE OHIO
My old man's backhand used to land,
Hard on the side of my head.
I just learned to stay out of his way.
There's been streetfights, blue lights,
Long nights with the world sittin' on my chest:
It just showed me how much I could take.
Hard times, bad luck.
Sometimes, life sucks.
That's all right, I'm ok.
It ain't nothin' but another day.
I am from logan county, around Indian Lake.
are ohioans the only people that shoot bows?
I am from logan county, around Indian Lake.
No, but we are the only ones that do it good. [^][;)]
NRA Life Member ---"A pocket knife, a clean hankey, and a pistol... things I can use." - Ted Nugent
Better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool!!
BAG IT. TAG IT. EAT. SLEEP. REPEAT..
My old man's backhand used to land,
Hard on the side of my head.
I just learned to stay out of his way.
There's been streetfights, blue lights,
Long nights with the world sittin' on my chest:
It just showed me how much I could take.
Hard times, bad luck.
Sometimes, life sucks.
That's all right, I'm ok.
It ain't nothin' but another day.
ya know I dont think i have ever had my bow paper tuneed
Me neither.
taco & enos, your just sore cause ya'll know it's true. [;)]
BAG IT. TAG IT. EAT. SLEEP. REPEAT..