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Should your sights be inline with the string and center if rest? Mine arent..?

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by Maleko, Aug 22, 2011.

  1. Maleko

    Maleko Weekend Warrior

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    But im hitting right where the sight is pointed. getting good tight groups from time to time. if its hitting where im aiming , i know dont change a thing right?

    or does this mean my bow is out of tune etc. and im just adjusting for that??
     
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    Aaron Grizzled Veteran

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    Some bows will tune out of center, you'll just have to shoot it through paper to see what's up.
     
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    Sticknstringarchery Grizzled Veteran

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    Thats normal.
     
  4. hunt2010

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    if its hitting your target were you want it to,go with it,some bows have to tune that way just to get fletching clearance,paper tune and go from there.
     
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    Hoosier Daddy Weekend Warrior

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    yeah it can be normal depending on bow center shot , since i'm right handed most always on my bowtechs the pins are always about 1/8'' to the left of my string , just the way it is
     
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    My bow sights are left of center.

    It seems to have to do with my grip/style of shooting.

    As I get better I'm adjusting it more to the right.

    I'm also shooting with one eye rather than two and that's brought my site over and made me more accurate
     
  7. Maleko

    Maleko Weekend Warrior

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    I shoot lefty, and the sight are to the right of the string about 1/8 of an inch.
    I paper tuned it when i first got it setup. that was 2 years ago.
    But i did switch to stiffer arrows a short while ago but nothing changed at all..
     
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    Scljrl Weekend Warrior

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    Paper tune it, then go with it. But definitely throw a couple through the paper to check.
     
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    Rampaige Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Do you have issues at longer distances (35+ yards)? When I put my new rest on my bow I just kinda winged it and everything was ALL out of alignment but I got it to paper tune well and it was shooting well, also. However, when I backed up to about 30-40 yards I was all over the place, but mostly hitting right. I decided to take it to the shop and they lined everything up and I started shooting softball sized groupings from 50 yards.
     

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