Problems with a new bow

I bought a bowtech admiral a few months ago. I haven't had much time to shoot it but I shoot it everytime I can. I've probably shot about 75 to 100 shots through it.

Everytime I get the sights set, the next time I have the time to shoot They are off again. I've heard of string stretch but I don't know if this is the problem. Also I haven't paper tuned yet because I was told to shoot it a little bit and then paper tune it. I wonder if this could be the prob. as well. My other theory is that the cams may be out of time.

The sights only change is small incriments about 2 to 3 in but I find myself constantly moving them to the left and to the right but never up and down. I have considered the possibility that it may be me that's doing this but I just don't know for sure because of the frustration.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

You should shoot 300 - 500 times to allow the string to completely stretch out. Then paper tune and sight in your bow. My guess is the string is still stretching.

 

Or your form isn't consistent. Possible bow torque.

 

I'd need more details to get an accurate assessment but my suspicion is that if it is changing back and forth then the culprit is somewhere in your form and anchor point or hand placement on the grip, especially since you say this is a new bow to you. A draw length that is too long causes inconsistent form issues similar to what you're describing because it gives you problems being consistent in your anchor, increases torque on the bow at the shot and doesn't allow you to follow through straight with your draw as the release goes off.

If it were string/cable creep affecting the tune of the bow then it would keep going steadily in one direction and never go back the other way. BowTech has some decent quality strings on their bows coming out of the factory so you should be settled within 50 shots. Check and compare the spec.'s on the bow to the factory spec.'s (ATA, poundage, cam rotation, brace height) and see that everything is where it should be.

 

I totally agree with Rob, thoose strings are top shelf from the factory. I would look to torque in the grip. have someone experienced watch you shoot. Remember don't grip the thing like someones going to take it away!

 

75 to 100 shots ain't alot of shooting, esp if you are new to it. My guess is that you aren't using the same form each time. Get some more shooting in.

 

I believe the others are right with torque/form. I suggest, if you can't get an experienced shooter to observe you, set up a video camera on a tripod and video yourself from the side, then from behind. I have done this many times to diagnose a problem, and found it to be most helpful.

 

Thanks guys you were right I was torquing the bow. I made some adjustments to my form and I am shooting much better. I'm no robin hood and I still let a wild one loose from time to time, as I think everyone does but as they say, practice practice practice. I appreciate the insight.