Paper tuning results
#1
Paper tuning results
I stopped by a local shop today to have my bow put through it's pre-season checkup. The gentleman had me take a couple shots through paper about 8-10 ft away to check arrow flight. Both shots had a slight tear straight down approx. 1/8th of an inch. He then placed the bow vertically in a vice on his bench and proceeded to check the nock point, rest location, etc. He never used any tools for measurements he pretty much just eyeballed everything. He checked my arrows to ensure I was using the correct shafts and then handed everything back to me. He told me that everything was good and that no adjustments were needed. I asked about the slight paper tear and he told me that 1/8th" down was ideal for my setup and shooting a release.
I know he works on ALOT of bows and has years of experience tuning and shooting bows. Just wondering if I should consider getting a 2nd opinion from another shop. I'm certainly not complaining about the service I received today. In fact I was very impressed that he took the time to explain everything in detail. He also did not charge me for any of his time which was a big suprise.
I know he works on ALOT of bows and has years of experience tuning and shooting bows. Just wondering if I should consider getting a 2nd opinion from another shop. I'm certainly not complaining about the service I received today. In fact I was very impressed that he took the time to explain everything in detail. He also did not charge me for any of his time which was a big suprise.
#3
RE: Paper tuning results
Thanks, Bigpapascout. That's what I was hoping to hear. I guess I'm guilty at times of trying to make things perfect. For some reason I was having a hard time accepting anything less than a perfect bullet hole.
#4
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: South Central PA
Posts: 406
RE: Paper tuning results
I kinda view paper tuning like bore-sighting rifle. It gets you real close but there might be some fine-tuning left.
Have you tried shooting broadheads yet? Are they grouping w/ fieldpoints?
Have you tried shooting broadheads yet? Are they grouping w/ fieldpoints?
#5
RE: Paper tuning results
Did you paper tune with field points? Are you using mechanicals? If so, I think you should probably be fine out to 30 yards. If you plan on using fixed blades, you may want to tune with them.
#7
RE: Paper tuning results
I also need to point out that this is why you patronize your local guy. He spent the time and effort to check things, even explain things---at no charge. I'd have slipped him a ten spot and said "See ya later".
#8
RE: Paper tuning results
Have you tried shooting broadheads yet?
Did you paper tune with field points? Are you using mechanicals?
And how did you determine about 1/8". That's about as close to a bullet hole as you can get without using a micrometer.
I also need to point out that this is why you patronize your local guy. He spent the time and effort to check things, even explain things---at no charge. I'd have slipped him a ten spot and said "See ya later".
Thanks for the responses guys.
-Jeramy