Paper tuning – Martin Archery Martin Compound Bow User Manual

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Limber Arrow-bare

shafts fly to right.

Paper tuning will work for all styles of shooting. As you are going through these steps

keep in mind that paper tuning is not chiseled in stone as the law of archery. It is a guide-

line for clean arrow flight. Many shooters find that their setup shoots most accurately when

achieving less than perfect tuning results. For example, some target shooters set their bows

to tear slightly high through the paper. They feel this makes their arrow flight less likely to

be influenced by outside variables like wind or rain and helps arrow clearance when using

a shoot-around type rest such as a blade or pan type launcher.

To begin paper tuning, set up a frame or rack with paper suspended from

it. Position the frame far enough away from your backstop so the arrow can

completely clear the paper. Stand about ten feet from the paper, and make sure

your arrow is level as it flies through the paper. Fire a test shot and read the results.

Compare the holes you have made in the paper to the diagrams below. Proce-

dures for correcting the tear are listed next to each diagram. Please note that tuning

procedures recommended for finger shooting often differ from those used for

release shooting. You will find that the arrow spine reaction is different for fingers

and release, therefore, the procedures for correcting the different disturbances vary.

Follow the instructions carefully for your particular shooting style.

HIGH TEAR (fletching tears above point)

This tear may signal:

•Nocking point too high.

Lower the nocking point.

•Improper vane clearance.

See if arrow fletching is hitting the rest.

•Launcher is too stiff (release shooters).

Weaken spring tension or use a more limber launcher.

•Wheels may be out of time.

Check wheel timing.

•Arrow may be too limber.

Select a stiffer arrow shaft.

•Tiller adjustment may be incorrect.

See basic setup section on page 7.

•Irregular or inconsistent shooting form.

See a qualified archery coach or professional and have them check your technique.

LOW TEAR (fletching tears below point)