need help tuning a new bow

[Wolfshead]

#2577

I am new to Traditional archery and I just received my new bow last evening.

It is from BamaBows and it is the Hunter model by Nate Steele

64″ and it is 45# at 27″ tillered for 3 finger under.

I would like to know how to tune it and get it ready.

Is there an order to tuning a new bow? for example, nock point first, brace height next, string silencers, etc….

I have really no idea what to expect and have no experience at this point with this subject. Any advice is readily excepted!

I will be shooting Douglas Fir arrows

Thanks in advance

Doug

[Arne Moe]

#10938

IF you are NEW to traditional, here is what I would suggest to make it as easy as possible.

First, set your brace height to the manufacture’s recommendation. Next set a nocking point at about 1/2″ high (above square). If you want string silencers, fine but you really don’t need them yet.

Now, go shoot. Learn how to shoot the bow and do not stress over arrow flight or noise for a while (month or two). Once you get comfortable with what you have and start to get comfortable with your shooting form; THEN will be the time to start tuning! You will find that you will be able to shoot pretty well with this setup and that how you shoot (form) will have a larger effect on accuracy, arrow flight , etc. than any amount of tuning at this time.

This is much different than setting up a new C bow and your shooting form and style will have a larger effect on your shooting than tuning. To a point where for a while you will NOT be able to determine if the “thing” you want to fix is caused by your form or by tuning. ONE STEP AT A TIME! And the first step should be YOU!

Good luck, have fun! and let us know how it’s going from time to time.

Arne

[David Coulter]

#11049

Wolf,

Arne is right on. When I started I did a lot of tuning and retuning as my form settled in. Now I do less as I’m more consistent.

The first thing to do is spend some time watching and re-watching the moebow videos on youtube. See the link in that last post. Great stuff. Really helpful videos.

Have fun, dwc

[Ben M.]

#11188

Brian J. Sorrells wrote a great little book called Beginner’s Guide to Traditional Archery. It’s certainly worth a look, I learned from it. Also, G. Fred Asbell’s books on instinctive shooting can help you learn a lot. Enjoy! Archery fast becomes one of the most important aspects of your life!

[wildschwein]

#13773

Congrats on picking up traditional archery.

I’ll second Prowler on this one and suggest you purchase some reading material as the proper tuning of a trad bow can be a bit difficult to convey.

Actually when I think about it, I have a copy of T.J. Conrads “The Traditional Bowhunters Handbook” on hand that I can mail to you. Read it a hundred times now and it explains the tuning process quite well. If you would like the book just PM me your mailing address and I’ll send it your way.

Enjoy your new bow.

[David Coulter]

#13781

I’ll go along with the reading. It really helps. I read a few. I think Ferguson’s Become the Arrow was the first. I think the one that helped the most was G. Fred’s Advance Instinctive Shooting.

The other thing is to try to find a good coach. Not necessarily a professional coach, but someone who really knows how a shot works. My archery hunting partner has been really helpful. So has my bowyer, Leon Stewart. I think it makes sense to go to the guy who built your bow. If he or she know enough to build a bow, they probably know what makes it send an arrow straight too.

I’m sure you could spend a few winter’s nights at a trad club and get all sorts of excellent advice.

Keep shooting. dwc

[Wolfshead]

#14176

wildschwein wrote: Congrats on picking up traditional archery.

I’ll second Prowler on this one and suggest you purchase some reading material as the proper tuning of a trad bow can be a bit difficult to convey.

Actually when I think about it, I have a copy of T.J. Conrads “The Traditional Bowhunters Handbook” on hand that I can mail to you. Read it a hundred times now and it explains the tuning process quite well. If you would like the book just PM me your mailing address and I’ll send it your way.

Enjoy your new bow.

PM sent

I would like to thank everyone for their advise!

It is setting me on my way.

I am loving this traditional archery stuff

Thank you

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