Sighting in a bow - Page 2

wmi · #11 (**permalink**) 02-14-2009, 11:39 AM

Seriously!!! Seek hands on help at your local pro shop and then at a local archery club. Looking for answers online or over the phone won't cut it. If you really want to learn it has to be hands on help. PERIOD! I'm telling you this for your own good.

BruceBruce1959 · #12 (**permalink**) 02-14-2009, 12:00 PM

Natedizzle the point everyone is trying to get across to you is, there really isnt any SAFE or ACCURATE way for us to help you through a computer keyboard.
The best thing for you to do is locate someone locally who is willing to help you at a range, or Seek help and advice from your local Archery Pro shop.
I wish we could help more but i'm sure you understand the situation.
Good Luck

Hunting Man · #13 (**permalink**) 02-14-2009, 12:34 PM

Even those of us who have been archers for a long time still need the tuning equipment of a pro shop. Paper tuning is vital to insure that all the equipment is lined up perfectely and the hole in the paper must be read by someone who knows what they are looking at and then what adjustments are needed. After paper tuning with properly splined arrows with correct field tips you then can begin the sight-in process indoors with a knowledgable person who genually wants to see you get it done. He wants a return customer and will do his/her best to get you shooting 2-3" groups at 20 yds before you leave. This is why we all reccomend using a pro shop to get everything right the first time keeps most bad things from happening and you have the confidence to then go out and begin the practice sessions. There are so many things that can go wrong it simply makes sence to utalize a few bucks and one hour of your time to do it right.

bowhuntin' soldier · #14 (**permalink**) 02-15-2009, 11:26 AM

something i found really helpfull when i started is just hang out around any local archery shops ask questions and listen to what the veteran hunters are saying pick up on there years of experience they are usually very willing to help and are a wealth of knowledge. never underestimate the little mom and pop shops when it comes to help with hunting or fishing sometimes these guys have 20,30, or even 40 years experience shooting a bow or hunting.