New Bow Setup Advice

[genietech]

Hey Guys, I need some advice :help:. I took advantage of some online deals this last month and have purchased a new Reflex Growler, Whisker Biscuit rest and sights for very good prices. (all closeout items from last year) I have only been bowhunting for about 10 years and have pretty much self taught myself how to shoot and do minor adjustments and/or repairs. I would like to set everything up on this bow myself so that I know how everything works and can make final adjustments as needed throughout the upcoming year. Here is my problem... I dont know where to start and dont want to buy all kinds of fancy tools that I wont use again for another 10-15 years when I make an investment on another bow. Should I just go ahead and pay a pro shop to do the initial set up? Do you think that I may not get good service from a pro shop by bringing in all brand new items that where purchased over the internet and not from them? Or am I just overthinking everything and setting up a bow isnt that hard. Any and all advice would be appreciated.

[Michihunter]

The best place to start is here Easton Tuning Guide: http://home.att.net/~sajackson/tuning_guide.pdf This will give you a better understanding of tuning your bow. If you have any specific questions, just ask and someone will surely help you out.

[genietech]

THANKS!!!! That looks like some great info. I am printing it and will read through it tonight.

[TnRidge]

A proshop is good for initial setup . You can learn on your own to make simple adjustments for tuning purposes from there .

[anon5709]

Hey Guys, I need some advice :help:. I took advantage of some online deals this last month and have purchased a new Reflex Growler, Whisker Biscuit rest and sights for very good prices. (all closeout items from last year) I have only been bowhunting for about 10 years and have pretty much self taught myself how to shoot and do minor adjustments and/or repairs. I would like to set everything up on this bow myself so that I know how everything works and can make final adjustments as needed throughout the upcoming year. Here is my problem... I dont know where to start and dont want to buy all kinds of fancy tools that I wont use again for another 10-15 years when I make an investment on another bow. Should I just go ahead and pay a pro shop to do the initial set up? Do you think that I may not get good service from a pro shop by bringing in all brand new items that where purchased over the internet and not from them? Or am I just overthinking everything and setting up a bow isnt that hard. Any and all advice would be appreciated.


I see you're from Grand Ledge. I know you were looking for advice on how to set-up everything on your own but if you're in need of a good proshop, I would suggest Arrowhead Archery in Eaton Rapids.

Good luck with everything!!

[genietech]

thanks for the info, I have seen that shop recomended several times on MS. I stumbled across a very good website earlier this week with some very good instructions, advice and even links to videos. I have been studying up this week and am not so confused anymore. I actually can not wait to get some free time to start the process. If I can not get it dialed in, I will take it in to someone. But I think that I can do it myself now. My brother just bought his first bow last week and I want to be able to help him. I am giving my old bow to my Dad (this is the only way that I can get him into the sport as he will not spend money just to try it) Even though I was able to get that dialed in good enough to kill some deer, It does still need some work though and I would like to get that dialed in for him as well.

[bassdisaster]

1st thing i would say is dont be intimidated, its just abow and its mechanical ability will not be affected thru minor changes,
A place to start would be CENTER shot, a keen eye is all thats needed, some will tell you to go get a square, I do this by eye, looking at it from the side you could, should be able to tell if the nock is high or low of square, also nock an arrow, you can sight down the arrow shaft to see if your alligned with the centerline of the bow.
The basic starting #'s are 1/8" high nock, and about 1/16th" (R handed shooters) outside of center line, once you set it, theres a myrid of test's to see if its close, but what works for starting out is have someone stand on a chair behind you and watch the flight of the arrow, if it fly's straight then your almost done!
Keep in mind, tuening a bow has as much or more to do with proper arrow selection than bow settings!
1 other tip would be, once you have it set, either preliminary or perminant, take a peice of paper and write down the axil length, Brace height, tiller settings top and bottom, peep height from nocking point, nock point, these #'s will assist you in further fine tuening the setup!

BD

[dsgt1]

I would take it in for the 1st set up but be selective on where. isnt anderson archery still open in grand ledge. use to be a great place this place was huge.

[Swamp Monster]

I would take it in for the 1st set up but be selective on where. isnt anderson archery still open in grand ledge. use to be a great place this place was huge.

Andersons has been closed for almost a decade.

[anon5709]

Hey genie-

Just wondering how the tuning and set-up is going! I just brought home my 1st bow last night and have lots to learn as well!! Good luck!!

[jjc155]

The best place to start is here Easton Tuning Guide: http://home.att.net/~sajackson/tuning_guide.pdf This will give you a better understanding of tuning your bow. If you have any specific questions, just ask and someone will surely help you out.

I still break out the Easton Tuning guide when ever I set up a bow or make any changes for that matter. very good info and written in a fairly non-techinical terms.

J-

[genietech]

so far so good. I took advantage of the weather this weekend and put about 150 shots through it. I have hit my 14" x 20" target everytime from 20 yards out with all of my initial settings. I have my basement range set up now for papertuning and will get into that this weekend hopefully.

My last bow was a PSE Nova, what a difference. This thing is way nicer than I am used too. My goal is to get it dialed in before Turkey season and possably try to get a bird with it.

[anon5709]

Awesome!! Glad to hear things are going good!!!