Could someone define a "tuned bow" for me? I'm new to bows (summer camp doesn't count) and bow hunting. I'm certain my bow is tuned. I bought it new and had it set up at a pro shop. It took 2.5 hours. If I have the shop increase my draw weight will it need to be retuned? Will I need new arrows? If it is out of tune will I feel vibration? Or will it be noisey? Thanks for any info.
First off, here's a good link to an article about tuning from Bowhunting.com --> http://www.bowhunting.com/publisher/bowhunting-knowledge/2008/9/1/bow-tuning-basics Basically, tuning your bow is a process where your bow, string, nocking point, rest, sight and arrow are all adjusted to provide to the straightest most energy efficient transfer of energy from your bow to your target. Depending on the ammount of poundage and the spine of your arrows, it could need slight adjustment. Any change in noise or vibration would be an indication that something has changed, or come loose. It's may or may not effect your tune. However, your bow can be out of tune without making noise. Even a bump of the rest in the field can change your tune.
Well I guess when I practice for late Bow Season(I've got a week), I'll find out if I knocked anything out of whack. On the bright side I finally found a lost arrow (been looking for it for about 6 weeks). Thanks for the info!
If you can hit the same mark with a fixed blade broadhead and a practice tip, and also hit the same mark with a bare shaft arrow and a practice tip I feel you're bow is pretty much perfectly tuned. Changing your draw weight can affect your bows tune, it changed the spine of your arrow. More weight requires an arrow to have a stiffer spine, small changes may or may not be noticed. Why are you increasing your bows draw weight? This late in the season most bowhunters will be decreasing their draw weight, with cold weather your muscles are greatly affected. Sitting for hours on stand then having to perform the task of drawing a bow with cold muscles can sometimes be very difficult.
I'm not looking to change the draw weight now. Maybe next fall once I have practiced all Summer I'll consider it because I'll be stronger. My draw weight is a pretty low 37#(youth bow for an old, short broad). A little more energy would be welcomed. Right now 20 yards is probably my max for an ethical shot. 25 yards with a lot more practice out farther(further?). I got my first deer ever this gun season. Bow hunting was mostly an exercise in sitting still and seeing stuff this season. I saw lots(after 3 years of seeing nothing).
Hey Amy! Something that has really helped me: Go to google and search for this: Easton archery tuning guide Learn, live and love this guide. There is a ton of great information in there. Try to do a few smaller things like increasing your draw weight. Find some how to's and if you have any questions just ask. It's good to become as indpendent as possible and babysteps like this is a great opportunity.
http://www.eastonarchery.com/img/downloads/software/tuning_guide.pdf Someone shared this with me a while back and I learned a lot from it. I've bow hunted for 16 years and found it useful. Think this is referenced above as well.
