Sticky Suggestions

[Ringtail]

I was thinking about how many of us are starting to learn about archery, and how some basic skills would be really nice to know.

How about someone putting some picture tutorials up, on say...

How to tie in nock points and D-loops.
How to tie in string silencers.
How to set and tie in a peep.
How to serve a string.
Basic rest setup.
Basic sight setup.
Basic shooting form pics.

Just some basic info, that many could look upon, as a working foundation, to build with.

Kevin

[Jerry/NJ]

Great idea as I always feel people new to the sport lurk and I like to post info to help. When I get more time, I will get on this ;) (it's that time of year :D )

[BAArcher]

I can talk about my "Controlled Punch" style of release!

[Michael]

Please do, I am sure you are not the only person that uses a "Controlled Punch" with success, I know I did, untill the I switched to the mystical back tension.

[Ringtail]

thanks Jerry...

punching...what ever happened to a slow controlled press...:D

[Michael]

thanks Jerry...

punching...what ever happened to a slow controlled press...:D

That went out with traditional limb bows and hatchet cams. Now it's parallel limbs, Binary cams, and punch it like you would a little brother.:cool:

I don't even set off my BT anymore, I just let go of it.:D

[L-train]

Good idea to get info flowing on this great site!!!!!

[elksniper]

I certainly have a lot to learn - I'm merely a converted gun hunter at this point.

[lonehara]

A good friend found this. It is one of the best and easiest illustrations I have seen. The only thing I do different is I unwrap more than 10 wraps on the end.

[lonehara]

I must add that if I can do it anyone can.

[lunghit]

Here is some info on tuning


SuperFine Tuning

SHORT RANGE GROUP TUNING
Short range group tuning will work with any style of shooting. Best results are achieved when this method is used after completing the Bare Shaft Planing or Paper Tuning tests. This is a good ultra fine tuning method when space will not permit long range shooting. After completing the following steps you will have very clean arrow flight and a well tuned, accurate setup.
To begin the short range tuning method, you will need a piece of cardboard, or a target face will do nicely. Make a broad line through the center of the paper on the blank side, making sure the line is thick enough to see from twenty yards. Start at about 10 to 15 yards from the target. Use your tuning target and position the line vertically when you are tuning the arrow rest and position the line horizontally when you are tuning the nock point.



Vertical Impact
Position your line horizontally and shoot six arrows at the line. Concentrate on keeping your pin on the line. Don't worry about left and right hits, just try to keep your shots on the line. Shoot two good groups, discarding any rough or bad shots, and note the vertical impact of the arrows and their relationship to the line. All adjustments are made with the nock point during these steps.
If your arrows are not consistently grouping on the line, make small 1/32" adjustments up or down with the nock point and shoot two more groups. Continue making nock adjustments in small increments. If all of your arrows begin to hit on the line you are correcting the nock position. In the event that your groups widen, move your nock back to its original location and make small adjustments in the opposite direction.



Horizontal Impact
After achieving a nice, straight, horizontal pattern, rotate your target so your line will appear vertical. Just as before, shoot two good groups, discarding any rough or bad shots, and note the horizontal impact of the arrows and their relationship to the line. All adjustments are made with the arrow rest during these steps.
If your arrows are not consistently grouping on the line, make small 1/32" adjustments left or right with the arrow rest and shoot two more groups. Continue making rest adjustments in small increments. If all of your arrows begin to hit on the line you are correcting the rest position. In the event that your groups widen move your rest back to its original location and make small adjustments in the opposite direction.


FLIGHT TUNING BROADHEADS
Broadhead tuning will work for all styles of shooting. After you have completed one or more of the tuning procedures described in this manual, you can proceed with this final test to get your new bow ready to hunt. You will need three fletched arrows with field tips and three with broadheads that weigh the same as your field tips.
Before you begin shooting, you will need to check your broadhead equipped arrows. After installing your broadheads, make sure they are perfectly straight on the shaft. This can be done by spinning the arrow on a flat counter while checking for any broadhead wobble. You can also use a commercially made spin check tool that is available from your dealer. After all of your broad heads are spin-checked and straight you are ready to begin.
Set up a broadhead target at twenty or thirty yards and shoot three arrows with field tips. Make sure you are properly warmed up and you are shooting to the best of your ability. Next, shoot three identically aimed arrows with broadheads. WARNING: NEVER SHOOT BARE SHAFTS WITH BROADHEADS ATTACHED. THE FLIGHT WILL BE EXTREMELY UNPREDICTABLE AND DANGEROUS. Once you have shot the best group you can shoot, compare the position of the broadhead group to the field tip group. Compare the groups to the diagram below and make very small incremental adjustments as described next to the broadhead group that corresponds to your arrow pattern. Note: make very small 1/32" adjustments. A small adjustment will greatly change your broadhead flight.


There was some pictures and diagrams but I could not get them to paste here.

[Clean Shot]

Great idea.