Books on Setup & Tuning
 

Did a search and only got a couple of hits which didn't pan out. Can any of you recommend a good "step by step" book(s) on how to setup and tune compounds (especially the newer technology)... and also a book that includes information on choosing the right arrows & components and how to build your own? I want to try to become almost independent of my pro-shop and only use them when necessary.

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Download Easton's tuning guide. Very, very good information.

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Read some on the subject, but haven't found one that fits the bill. If I need something I get it off the net. It's like a big book and it's updated regularly.:D

I have for some time wished and complained that bow manufactures didn't put something together on their particular bows. Haven't seen bowtechs manual, but have heard it referenced and it sounds closer to what I would like to see. Hoyts is just pathetic if you ask me. It would also be great if they were updated with TSB's like other industries. I tried once to get Hoyt to just confirm some technical info, nothing but grief. You can't even email them although they sent me one the other day. Tried to reply to it but "no can do" was the response.[:@]I'll keep plugging away.:D

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mobow... that's exactly what I need to get started... already downloaded... thanks.

nodog... you are 100% right... you would think they would provide something specific to their bows like the download mobow pointed me to.

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There's a pretty decent DVD out by a guy named LeEarl over on Archery Talk. I think he sells it for around $12, and it's loaded with great hands-on demonstrations on setting up a bow and tuning. I think there were about five pages of feedback from buyers basically saying that it was the best $12 they'd spent on learning tuno info.

Go to the search engine and type in "LeEarl" and "tuning"...

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I think the Easton Tuning Guide is pretty good. From basics up to ultra-fine tuning. It covers most stuff. And in English.

As for manufacturers putting out data, a lot of them have technical data such as A2A and brace height, cam settings. This should be enough get bows to specs.

As for tuning, it's not necessary. Tuning is tuning and the process is pretty much the same for all bows, whether they are the "latest and greatest" or 30 years old. Your goal is still matching the bow/arrow combination to your shooting form. It's pretty basic stuff. Oh, there's always little things that matter, but the way technology changes and bows change it's a constant learning process. Once you have the basics you're set to go.

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I thought so until (and I am responding to you this time BG) until I saw some very good technical info providedby a guy named Javi over at A.T. on cam and a halves. Very specific to Hoyts. That is the kind of stuff I would like tosee in a publication.It however kind of debunks their claim that they can be out of time which they received not all that well.:DI didn't care what it said about the bow. Just wanted to know if they approved of the procedure. Never got an answer, just grief.[:@]

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I see what you're getting at, nodog. Know what? For as easy as bows are to shoot these days, they sure know how to make them technical enough that it's almost takes an Engineering degree to understand them.

Personally that's just one of the other reasons I like the good, old, tried and true dual cam bow. I pretty much had my fill of all the bullcrap about level nock travel, optimum timing and all the other garbage. Then along comes the Hybrid cam syndrome and makes it even worse.

I know this stuff isn't real rocket science, but average Joe can't get it. I get it. I just don't want to deal with it.

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Maybe so, but the tinker'r in you would eat it up with a spoon (again, I know you did.Your just that kind.:D)if things like this were put in a publication. Until then it's bits and pieces, here and there.:D

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Sure does seem to be a void a guy with a couple or 3 decades of experience could fill with a good hands on book on the subject. Yes sir e. Yep sure would do well. Maybe someone will get the hint I mean idea to do it.:D

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Gary, I do love to tinker with them. Always have. Hell, I'm gettin old enough I can't see to shoot anymore so I figure tearing the bow down and tossing everything on the floor, and then putting it all back together is fun.

I have some personal reasons that my real desire for archery is easing a bit. All the advertising and this attitiude of every year some company has "the latest and greatest" whatever is really a bunch of garbage. And then ya got all the "brand loyal" head cases that don't know squat about most of the sport of archery. Of course a lot of them think they do because they shoot a $700 bow or something of that nature. You know. The guys that don't even know how to adjust the weight on the $700 bow.

Point I'm making is that after 33 years now of listening to this crap it's starting to get a little old.

Take a look at that AOW under my signature. Ya know, I can be 100 feet down in some ocean and scream my head off and nobody will hear me. Now that my dear sir is peace and quiet. Something I'm beginning to cherish more and more as I get older.

I got a new grandchild, my first. I saw him and he's OK, but I'm not all firewd up over it. Hell, I don't even like my own kids; or the wife for that matter. Not even sure I like me anymore. I'm a wierd kind a guy.

Hey, thank for letting me vent. Maybe I just need some sleep.

BArry

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You sound just weird enough to be a good book writer and you enjoy being in quiet places where some of the best thinking is done. Sounds like you can take a mess and put it back together. Another good trait to have as a writer. A book on the subject with a divers perspective might just be interesting enough to get published. Think on it next time your down there.:D

As for the family stuff, I'm doing the best I can and no expert on the subject. Vent if it makes you feel better and I'm glad to listen, but I've lost friends and seen families suffer at the loss of their loved ones (they were loved although they didn't think so) to listen without doing whatever I thought was necessary to get someone to see the positive side of things. 2x4's are a big part of my life and I'm not afraid to use one.:DThe grand kid needs a grandpa Barry, someone to spoil him. Give him a chance or several.:D

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Hey Gary,

Thanks for the comments. Sounds like you're a regular guy. Now it's a different day, different insight. Funny how life is like that.

I really don't have any family problems. Kids never gave me any grief. Got a good wife I guess. Nothing to really complain about. I'm just a crochety old booger that enjoys my own company and others that share my hobbies. Just wish my wife and kids would share my life with me. They don't participate in my activities so I'm pretty well on my own, and it's been like that for years so it's nothing new. I've adjusted to it.

As for the grand kid? Who knows. Maybe I'll lighten up one of these days.. He lives 1300 miles away so it's not like I'll have to baby-sit every weekend. Like maybe he won't be such a pain in the arse so I'll appreciate it when I get to see him.

Hey, sorry to give you my life history. Enjoy life. I certainly am these days.

Only got two weeks till I leave for Bonaire on a scuba trip.

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Sounds exciting! Have a good time.:DGlad I don't have any worries where your concerned.:D

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George Ryals just finished filming a video for target setup and tuning. He is not sure when it will be available. George is a long time tournement pro and he has worked as a designer for Martin & currently for Copper John.

I wish Len Marsh (Len inMaryland)would write one, but he says that he would make too many enemies among the manufacturers. If you read his posts here on carbon arrow quality, you will probably agree with that. I still wish he would write it. :)