While it has greater depth and stores more energy, several difficulties could arise from an improperly tuned recurve bow. Although the power and speed of an archer’s shot are unaffected, the accuracy can become strongly impaired. However, it is important for each archer to tune their bows themselves. That way an archer can ensure maximum accuracy and improved speed, which enhances their shooting experience.
That said, here is how you can tune your recurve bow yourself.
Why Bow Tuning Is Necessary
Generally, bow tuning focuses on improving an archer’s accuracy. This is highly essential, and here is what you need to know:
- Accuracy makes for a better shooting experience.
- By improving accuracy, an archer would be able to increase the velocity of their shot.
- By allowing an archer to maintain consistency, tuning can improve the shooting technique.
How to Tune a Recurve Bow?
To get started, you will need to begin by adjusting the string from the riser to the height appropriate for you. The area from the bow’s riser to the grip is generally 7-9 inches long. After you have made the adjustment, you will need to pull some shots, to test it. Also, make sure that the nock height is well-polished since it improves accuracy.
After you are done, turn your attention to preparing a brace height. Brace height is the distance between the bow’s grip and the central part of the string. Finding the exact brace height may differ between bows, so refer to the user manual, which should have this information.
In order to make the adjustments to the brace height, and make it longer, you will need to start by removing the bowstring. Carefully have it removed along one of the bowstring nocks. Once you are done, proceed by pulling it off. Now, you will need to shorten the string by twisting it, then follow by replacing the end of the bowstring with the nock location. Then, in order to test the effectiveness of your brace height, continue by firing a few shots. If you feel vibrations in your arms or limbs, it is likely that the height is too low. The lack of proper brace height can produce a loud noise from your bow.
In order to assist in adjusting your brace height, you will need to locate the correct placement of your nocking point. Finding the perfect nocking point location will make tuning your bow a lot easier, as it allows archers to nock their arrows at every shot. Nocking points are usually either folded into brass units or tied to the typical string material. You will need a T-square, which you will lay across the bow’s arrow. Though, look to make sure that it is done while it is flat.
Now, you will need to make sure that the bare shaft accuracy is well-tuned by testing it. The testing will involve fletched and unfletched arrows. Observe the differences between the two types of arrows when shot, then act accordingly.
Final Adjustments
If you are faced with any issues you will need to keep making adjustments and stop every time for testing purposes. Though, if you are adjusting the brace height, you will need to make sure you have twisted the bow string around at least 3-5 times. You might be able to get a proper height by shortening the bowstring.
Throughout, you will need to take the below precautions:
- Keep your arrow aimed at the earth after you are done nocking
- Check there is no damage done to the bow’s limbs, otherwise, you should refrain from shooting arrows
- Do not point your bow at anyone if it is not loaded with an arrow. Also, do not pull or release the bow’s string without an arrow.
- Wearing an arm guard is important for your safety since it is possible to hurt your forearm.
- Always keep your phone close to you, and make sure it is easily accessible, in case an accident was to happen.
The standard procedure of tuning a recurve bow may seem daunting since it demands precision and a lot of work. For instance, you will need to regularly test the bow between each step, twist your bow string, attach it and then repeat the same process. Nevertheless, you could get it right the first time. The most important thing is to keep making adjustments until the accuracy is improved and your experience is elevated. Also, remember to keep in mind the precautions list before you get to tune your recurve bow, which should prevent any issues from arising.
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