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PAPER
TUNING
COMPOUND
BOW WITH RELEASE
A paper tuning rig can be easily constructed from
wood, PVC or any other suitable material.
You simple need a rigid frame of approximately 24” wide and
18”high. I have found that
the best rig is made from the wire frame used in “For
Sale” and
campaign signs. One layer of
paper (either news print or butcher’s paper works best) is stretched
tightly over the opening in the frame and taped securely on all edges.
It is important that the paper be as taught as possible. Affix
your rig in a hay bale positioned at least 36” in front of your target
butt such that the paper face is perpendicular to the line of arrow
flight.
Perform paper tuning at a distance of about 10 ft. This
distance should allow for shaft recovery from effects of the
“archer’s paradox” while remaining under the influence of any
tuning deficiencies. After a
perfect hole is achieved, verify tuning at different distances.
Use
the figures below to identify and correct arrow performance.
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High
Tear (fletching tears above point) - This tear may indicate:
- Nocking
point too high. Lower
the nocking point.
- Improper
vane clearance. See
if arrow fletching is hitting the rest.
- Launcher
is too stiff. Weaken
spring tension or use a more limber launcher.
- Wheels may
be out of time. Check wheel
timing.
- Arrow
may be too limber. Select a stiffer arrow shaft.
- Tiller
adjustment may be incorrect. Adjust tiller accordingly.
- Irregular
or inconsistent shooting form. See a qualified
archery coach or professional and have them check your
technique.
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Low
Tear (fletching tears below point) - This tear may indicate:
- Nocking
point too low. Raise
the nocking point.
- Wheels may
be out of time. Check
wheel timing.
- Tiller
adjustment may be incorrect. Adjust tiller accordingly.
- Irregular
or inconsistent shooting form. See a qualified
archery coach or professional and have them check your
technique.
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Right
Tear (fletching tears to the right of point) - This tear may indicate:
Note: If you are left
handed follow these instructions in reverse.
- Arrow rest
is too far to the right. Move arrow rest
to the left.
- Too much
pressure on the cable guard. Rotate cable
guard for minimum fletching clearance.
- Irregular
or inconsistent shooting form. See a qualified
archery coach or professional and have them check your
technique.
- Clearance
problem. See
that arrow has adequate fletching clearance.
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Left
Tear (fletching tears left of point) - This tear may indicate:
Note: If you are left handed follow
these instructions in reverse.
- Arrow rest
is too far to the left. Move the arrow
rest to the right.
- Arrow is
too stiff. Decrease
bow weight or select a weaker arrow.
- Arrow is
not properly clearing cables. Rotate cable
guard for minimum fletching clearance.
- Irregular
or inconsistent shooting form. See a qualified
archery coach or professional and have them check your
technique.
- Clearance
Problem. See
that arrow has adequate fletching clearance.
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Multidirectional
Tear
- This tear may indicate:
- More than
one problem with accessory adjustment. Move nock
adjustment first until the tear is horizontal and follow
instructions for horizontal tear.
- Clearance
Problem. See
that the arrow has adequate fletching clearance.
- Wheels may
be out of time. Check
wheel timing.
- Irregular
or inconsistent shooting form. See a qualified
archery coach or professional and have them check your
technique.
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Perfect
Hole
This
pattern shows clean arrow flight. The point and fletching
impacted the same location. Your bow is now ready to shoot or you
may want to continue and try some of the super fine tuning
methods.
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