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If your bow is not shooting straight after tuning, check your arrow rest adjustment, cam timing, and ensure that your paper tuning results are consistent across multiple arrows. If necessary, perform walk-back tuning to fine-tune your bow's setup.
Re-Tuning Your Cam Timers
If you’ve already tuned your bow using a paper tuning setup and are still experiencing issues, re-check your cam timers. Make sure your draw stop is properly aligned with the cam’s draw stop screw. Adjust the cam timing in 1/4 inch increments, checking your arrow’s flight after each adjustment. Typically, a 1/4 inch change in cam timing can affect your arrow’s trajectory by as much as 2-3 inches at 50 yards.
Adjusting Your Arrow Rest
Next, check your arrow rest adjustment. Ensure it’s set to the correct position for your specific arrow type and weight. A misaligned rest can cause your arrow to veer off course. If possible, try adjusting the rest in 1/8 inch increments, checking your arrow’s flight after each adjustment. Typically, an arrow rest that’s too far forward can cause the arrow to overshoot, while one that’s too far back can cause it to undershoot.
Performing Walk-Back Tuning
If your bow is still not shooting straight, it may be necessary to perform walk-back tuning. This involves shooting arrows at a target while walking backwards, gradually increasing the distance between yourself and the target. By doing so, you’ll be able to gauge the arrow’s trajectory and make adjustments to your bow’s setup as needed. Start by shooting at 20 yards, then walk back 5 yards and repeat the process, checking your arrow’s flight after each shot. This will help you fine-tune your bow’s setup and achieve a more accurate shot.
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