Tuneing trouble
#11
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From: East Yapank NY USA
Davids right....I missed your post on group size......what is the problem then?
The fact that they are not hitting with the field points has no bearing on a good tune. If they are flying and grouping great - I wouldn't care if they hit different then my fieldpoints.
The fact that they are not hitting with the field points has no bearing on a good tune. If they are flying and grouping great - I wouldn't care if they hit different then my fieldpoints.
#12
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Fork Horn
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Beavercreek Ohio
Hi Guys, 1st off I used a Easy Tune Laser, It's probably the easiest and most accurate way to get perfect center shot.
2nd I guess the problem is that when field points and Broadheads don't strike in the same spot it says something is wrong either with the tuneing or shooting technique.
this and I like to practice as much as possible before season and broadheads are too hard on the target. Switching back and fourth from broadhead setting to field point setting can be a pain.
Last year I had a friend call me for a last minute hunt and I was still set on field points luckly I had some rocket steel heads handy. I can shoot mechs but would rather stick with muzzys.
It seems that some guys never have any problems with broadhead/ fieldpoint point of impact espically with a good drop away rest like the muzzy. A few of you mentioned hand torque, perhaps I should look into this some more.
2nd I guess the problem is that when field points and Broadheads don't strike in the same spot it says something is wrong either with the tuneing or shooting technique.
this and I like to practice as much as possible before season and broadheads are too hard on the target. Switching back and fourth from broadhead setting to field point setting can be a pain.
Last year I had a friend call me for a last minute hunt and I was still set on field points luckly I had some rocket steel heads handy. I can shoot mechs but would rather stick with muzzys.
It seems that some guys never have any problems with broadhead/ fieldpoint point of impact espically with a good drop away rest like the muzzy. A few of you mentioned hand torque, perhaps I should look into this some more.
#13
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Northcentral Arkansas
JimBow:
Your last post touched on what I was going to mention. There have been some recent articles that have talked about changing the stock grip on the Matthews. I have a XL-size hand (glove size) and find that the Matthews grip to be too large and uncomfortable. I believe Matthews makes smaller after-market grips that may help. Having said all that, if you are shooting a 3-arrow group as tight as you say you are, then the grip may not be of major concern. I would try reducing the poundage on your bow to around 65#. This will lower it some, but you will still be able to shoot the same size arrow. I don't remember you mentioning the weight of your broadheads. You might try going with a 100 gr. or even 85 gr.! Paper tuning will tell you a lot about arrow travel as it leaves your bow and I would first paper tune your bow properly with field tips and then try your broadheads. This will show you any differences in the two setups.
Sorry for the long-winded reply.
Your last post touched on what I was going to mention. There have been some recent articles that have talked about changing the stock grip on the Matthews. I have a XL-size hand (glove size) and find that the Matthews grip to be too large and uncomfortable. I believe Matthews makes smaller after-market grips that may help. Having said all that, if you are shooting a 3-arrow group as tight as you say you are, then the grip may not be of major concern. I would try reducing the poundage on your bow to around 65#. This will lower it some, but you will still be able to shoot the same size arrow. I don't remember you mentioning the weight of your broadheads. You might try going with a 100 gr. or even 85 gr.! Paper tuning will tell you a lot about arrow travel as it leaves your bow and I would first paper tune your bow properly with field tips and then try your broadheads. This will show you any differences in the two setups.
Sorry for the long-winded reply.
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Fork Horn
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From: Beavercreek Ohio
Thanks ARDeerslayer(and everyone else), the 2 or 3 inch groups I was shooting was at 20 yrds, Thats about the size of a tennis ball. I heard a coupple people saying that is very accurate shooting. It's accepitable to me but not super. Iv'e heard guys say hitting a pie plate at 20 is good enough well I don't think so. I am going to shoot some more and see how things go. I haven't shot for 3 or 4 months and I am rusty I can get 2 or 3 arrows tight and then have a wild flyer. Once I get consistant I'll go into the tuneing process again. I hope I can get this squared away come fall. Thanks again Jim




