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    <title>Tech Talk</title>
    <description>Have problems or questions about which bow tuning equipment you should get and how to use it?  Find some help in here.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:34:38 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Release (string) loop moved up</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:05:30 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/release-string-loop-moved-up.102780/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (rimugu)</author>
      <dc:creator>rimugu</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Please excuse this newbie.<br />
The release loop on by bow seems to have moved up. In consequence, I have had to move my sights down as far as they go, but its in the limit.<br />
Is there a way to fix this? or does it mean full restring? <br />
See image with redline added for...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/release-string-loop-moved-up.102780/" class="internalLink">Release (string) loop moved up</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Aluminum arrow dimensions- ID and OD?</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:55:13 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/aluminum-arrow-dimensions-id-and-od.102521/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (John T.)</author>
      <dc:creator>John T.</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I make custom pens and a brass tube is used as an interior part. Tube OD is 0.267-0.268. I could use an arrow that is slightly larger than that, allowing for a coating of glue. I have an idea of the numbers as 2216 but like to draw on the experience of the members. Thanks and safe hunting!]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Are we over-thinking it?</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:26:25 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/are-we-over-thinking-it.102533/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (JFerg3)</author>
      <dc:creator>JFerg3</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I am of the opinion that we (archers/bowhunters?) are beginning to over-think things. One example is a recent arrow vane test that determines which vane is the ideal vane for hunting. After listening to a podcast (Podium Archer), it seems that most testing was done for longer distances. <br />
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I, personally, do not shoot a deer over 30 yards, much less even practice out past 30 (40 if I feel like having some fun). I have to believe that which vane I have on my arrows, not to mention FOC/spine (to...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/are-we-over-thinking-it.102533/" class="internalLink">Are we over-thinking it?</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Traditional Recurve Rest</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:05:13 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/traditional-recurve-rest.102679/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/traditional-recurve-rest.102679/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Ronald Wendler)</author>
      <dc:creator>Ronald Wendler</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I bought a recurve bow to try getting back into traditional archery. I has a wood riser, right hand and a bare shelf. It does have a threaded insert for an elevated rest but I want to stay on the shelf.  I recall way back when seeing some  feathers bunched together in an arch, on the shelf. I&#039;m going to shoot feathers only on probably carbon shafts.  What are some suggestions?  Thanks.  I&#039;m 74 and going to start out light.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Putting a razor age on three blade cut-on contact broadheads with the help of a PVC pipe</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:59:19 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/putting-a-razor-age-on-three-blade-cut-on-contact-broadheads-with-the-help-of-a-pvc-pipe.102693/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Bigiron)</author>
      <dc:creator>Bigiron</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Here&#039;s a YouTube video I just released on how to easily put a razor edge on cut-on contact three blade broadheads using a joint of PVC pipe.<iframe width="500" height="300" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XKFMt8_Pkrw?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Mid priced bows</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:56:15 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/mid-priced-bows.102527/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (NebMo Hunter)</author>
      <dc:creator>NebMo Hunter</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Are manufacturers finally going to be in the mid price ranges again?<br />
See <a href="https://elitearchery.com/products/hntr33" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Elite HNTR 33</a> and the new Bowtech <a href="https://bowtecharchery.com/bows/ascend/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Ascend</a> both being under $1,000 <br />
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Its sad that that is mid price range but that&#039;s a different conversation.<br />
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Will bows like these eat into the flagship sells enough to make a difference in overall mid level bow development?<br />
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Would you consider something like this over a slightly...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/mid-priced-bows.102527/" class="internalLink">Mid priced bows</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Affordable Long Range arrows</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 02:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/affordable-long-range-arrows.102615/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Mango)</author>
      <dc:creator>Mango</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Long time reader, first post on the forum. <br />
My question is about affordable, but still good quality arrows. Right now I’m running Easton Axis but I don’t want to spent a lot continually on arrows if there’s an equal option at a cheaper price. They would be used for practice and hunting, and I love to take practice out to 110+ yards so accurate/straight can be important. <br />
Any advice helps!<br />
I shoot a 70# 30.5 PSE Levitate]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>In search for - Threaded stud 5/16x24 for stab</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:49:23 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/in-search-for-threaded-stud-5-16x24-for-stab.102590/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (wl704)</author>
      <dc:creator>wl704</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anybody happen to have a 5/16x24 stud? <br />
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I bent the Allen head stud that attaches my bee stinger sport hunter stabilizer to the bow riser. I called the customer service line, but they told me this isn’t sold as a separate part..<br />
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And while i can still make do, this should be an easier fix than fabricating a part…<br />
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      <title>Bow Stabilizer</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 23:51:58 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/bow-stabilizer.102509/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (S.McArthur)</author>
      <dc:creator>S.McArthur</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Fellas and ladies, need a point in a direction with a stabilizer. Bow has the michelin man wiener dampener, would like to put something a little more aesthetically pleasing on it.<br />
What I know about stabilizers for <span style="text-decoration: underline"><i><b>hunting</b></i></span>, they can damping sound, assist in &quot;stabilization&quot;, however, many don&#039;t &quot;need&quot; it.<br />
I&#039;m not paying Mathews $180 for a weighted stick. Lancaster has this Trophy Ridge 8&quot; unit for $70 and it may be all I really need.<br />
I don&#039;t need a science class, and I&#039;m...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/bow-stabilizer.102509/" class="internalLink">Bow Stabilizer</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Easy V sight</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 08:29:48 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/easy-v-sight.102546/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (ShoeLick)</author>
      <dc:creator>ShoeLick</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Just curious what everyone think about the easy v sight. <br />
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For me, this sight really aided in curing my target panic. The open sight picture keeps my mind off aiming and it feels more like aiming with a recurve. <br />
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I’ve taken 3 deer with it so far and I didn’t know the range until after the shot. The distances were 12, 34, and 42 yards.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Thermal Monoculars</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:58:48 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/thermal-monoculars.101420/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (CountOnMyVote)</author>
      <dc:creator>CountOnMyVote</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[What&#039;s your thoughts on thermal monoculars. I splurged on a pulsar yesterday. Maybe it will help in a few ways.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Nock pinch…?</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:05:33 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/nock-pinch%E2%80%A6.102529/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (JFerg3)</author>
      <dc:creator>JFerg3</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The way my d-loop and nocking points are, my lighted nock has no wiggle room when placed on the string. Despite that, I get good groups. I assume I do not need to worry about nock pinch if I am getting good groups, even though the nock has no room to move back and forth?

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      <title>Noisy Crossbow</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 12:50:57 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/noisy-crossbow.102502/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Dizzy)</author>
      <dc:creator>Dizzy</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Just got a new Wicked Ridge crossbow and it shoots great! My only issue is it&#039;s pretty loud. It didn&#039;t come with string dampeners, but I can see screw holes where I could install some. Would they help with the noise?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Alabama Bating.</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:35:37 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/alabama-bating.102490/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (CountOnMyVote)</author>
      <dc:creator>CountOnMyVote</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Everyone an their brother putting out corn. These feed stores sell out in December. When the feeders run out the deer move to the neighbors feeder.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Raven Lighted Nocks?</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 22:58:31 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/raven-lighted-nocks.102489/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (CountOnMyVote)</author>
      <dc:creator>CountOnMyVote</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Man these are hard to turn off.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>I changed everything, does it look ok?</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 23:01:52 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/i-changed-everything-does-it-look-ok.102422/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (NebMo Hunter)</author>
      <dc:creator>NebMo Hunter</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[New stabilizer set up, going from wrist release to thumb, used to draw with a low elbow to a high elbow.<br />
I feel like I could push the draw length and extra 1/2<br />
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Legit question, what do you see?<br />
The ground was slightly uneven, my heels were low<br />
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<a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/265L_ZC0_tE?si=LLxffF6f5Q89YMBP" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">https://youtube.com/shorts/265L_ZC0_tE?si=LLxffF6f5Q89YMBP</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>4 fletch with AAE ez fletch</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2025 01:24:45 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/4-fletch-with-aae-ez-fletch.102420/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (NebMo Hunter)</author>
      <dc:creator>NebMo Hunter</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone ever successfully do it? I understand how, 1 vane, 4 clicks, 2nd vane repeat.<br />
My nocks keep rotating so I cannot get even spacing. Not wanting to glue my nocks in, could you hot wax nocks in fletch then heat up to remove nock?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Draw weight on maxx33</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:55:53 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/draw-weight-on-maxx33.102397/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Benjammin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Benjammin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I&#039;ve had 4 cancer surgeries and have lost a lot of muscle tone.I have a martin maxx33 compound 60-70.I need to drop poundage down as much as possible. I need to find out how many turns back I can do safely. Need to drop draw weight as much as I can. Thanks for any help. Benny Turner]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Tuning or form issue?</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 21:35:27 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/tuning-or-form-issue.102184/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (mcssls0307)</author>
      <dc:creator>mcssls0307</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I have a Diamond edge max that I bought in June ‘24 and practiced with how it came so cheap sight and whisker biscuit. Practice every other day since buying it and shooting 4 inch groups at 40yards, 2 1/2 inch groups at 30 and closer. I tagged a nice buck in early season so I decided to wait till after gun season to go back out for a doe and took the down time to go buy a tru glo 5 pin and a qad hunter drop away and try to increase my accuracy. As a kid I would shoot 2 inch or tighter groups...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/tuning-or-form-issue.102184/" class="internalLink">Tuning or form issue?</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Help with draw weight with different cam and idler</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 21:34:40 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/help-with-draw-weight-with-different-cam-and-idler.102370/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (David Sandey)</author>
      <dc:creator>David Sandey</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I have a 2008 bear showdown 60lbs draw that I just swapped cams and idler with either a 2013 bear legion or encounter. I set the ATA to 31.75” to what the showdown calls for when I measured for the string and cable, but both the legion and encounter call for 30.50”, when I installed everything. The ATA is at 31.75 and the draw length looks to correspond more with the encounter module settings for 27.5” draw but the draw weight is maxed at 39lbs.<br />
<br />
 Wondering if I should have set the ATA to...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/help-with-draw-weight-with-different-cam-and-idler.102370/" class="internalLink">Help with draw weight with different cam and idler</a>]]></content:encoded>
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