Paper Tuning Your Bow

PAPER TUNING YOUR BOW
Tail Left: (Often indicates a weak spined arrow)
1. Decrease draw weight. Back out both limb bolts a quarter turn at a time. Make certain to adjust both limbs equally to avoid changing the tiller and nock point position on the string. Also make certain to avoid backing the limb bolts out too far to avoid injury to the archer and damage to the bow.

2. Decrease point weight. A lighter point will have some effect on increasing shaft stiffness. Too light of a point however, may result in unstable arrow flight.

3. If steps 1 and 2 don’t reduce the length of the tear to your satisfaction, you may need to change to a stiffer shaft.

Tail Right: (Often indicates an arrow that is too stiff)

1. Increase draw weight. Tighten both limb bolts a quarter turn at a time. Make certain to adjust both limbs equally to avoid changing the tiller and nock point position on the string.

2. Increase point weight. A heavier point will have some effect on decreasing shaft stiffness. Arrow speed may be reduced.

3. If steps 1 and 2 don’t reduce the length of the tear to your satisfaction, you may need to change to a weaker shaft.

To correct a Tail high:
1. Move the nocking point down in small increments.

2. If using a launcher or shoot-thru type arrowrest, move the arrow support arm up. Increasing spring tension can also be helpful.

3. Check for fletching interference and adjust rest position as needed.

To correct a Tail low:
1. Move the nocking point up in small increments.
2. If using a launcher or shoot-thru type arrowrest, move the arrow support arm down. Reduced spring tension can also be helpful for even finer adjustments.