Book tuning your compound bow 5th edition

With a traditional bow i am assuming you are not using a plunger or elevated rest. This book guides you through the process of tuning your recurve bow from an unconfigured state to a finely tuned shooting tool. This guide is designed to help all levels of recurve archers. Tuning your compound bow by larry wise is a must have book if you are.

Educate yourself with training books from lancaster archery supply. Newly updated 5th edition of the long running series on setting up compound bows. Tuning your compound bow by larry wise is a must have book if you are serious about the sport of archery. Arrow tuning 101, traditional bow edition understanding. Larry wises first book, tuning your compound bow, has been updated with a new chapter on hybrid cams plus other new information. Use a draw board to make sure your compound bows timing is perfect. Will help even the beginner setting up their first bow and as you advance to the next level you can refer back to the book for the next level,of tuning. It is a practical, easytofollow, well illustrated guide on high performance tuning for target, field and bowhunting all cams, all compounds.

When your bow is properly yoke tuned the string will track in a straight line as it launches the arrow. A weapon with great reach, too heavy to be thrown, and too cumbersome to wield in one hand should instead. Learn archery fundamentals, mental management and bowhunting tips from the pros. Very clearly written guide in plain language covering everything from basic bow set up to advanced tuning. Most hunters agree that bowhunting is a lowpercentage affair. You will notice that some of the techniques of bow tuning apply to all. I wouldnt give the bow bonus damage unless it was magicali. Get techxpert advice online from our archery experts. On target for tuning your compound bow by larry wise. In this book we will cover the basics of the compound bow and explain the bits and pieces that bring this glorious piece of hunting mastery to life. Easytounderstand instruction for traditional archery covers both target shooting and bowhunting includes the authors exclusive tiered training program for instinctive shooting with indepth advice on selecting bows.

His latest, core archery details correct form in a stepbystep. Every bow is different, of course, and may require a specialized tune, but this rough guide will get you started in the right direction. Modern recurve tuning start to finish second edition book. Tuning your compound bow 5th edition larry wise archery. Tuning your compound bow 5th edition book by larry wise. Book tuning and silencing your bowhunting shooting system. Read modern recurve tuning, 2nd edition online by richard.

This book is a revised edition of archery fundamentals by douglas engh, published in. If you see a vane mark that is thicker or a bit off than the other marks, youll need to continue to play with your bow. Shooting a compound bow with fingers is more like shooting a recurve bow, and lancaster archery supply recommends bareshaft tuning in such cases. Tuning your compound bow in stock usually despatched between 2448 hours monfri. Modern recurve tuning, 2nd edition kindle edition amazon. Feb 19, 2018 with a traditional bow i am assuming you are not using a plunger or elevated rest. Pdf on target for tuning your compound bow download. Great source of information for setting up your recurve bow. In 5e i would make the composite bow or compound bow with longbow damage and range, but without the heavy property. It is a practical, easytofollow, well illustrated guide on high performance tuning for. What does adding or removing twists from your cables do to. Make sure your bow is to the suggested manufacturers specs. Modern recurve tuning, 2nd edition by richard cockrell ebook.

A recurve bow or compound bow shot with fingers should initially be set up as shown in figure 12. Three major trends stand out in this years crop of new compound bows. Through paper tuning you can determine that your arrow rest, bowstring and nocking point are all perfectly aligned, and that you are shooting the proper arrows for. It would also weigh less than the longbow to represent its compact size. Its crucial that you choose the right equipment and set it up properlywhether compound bow, recurve or. Book tuning your compound bow 5th edition by larry wise with a foreword by respected archery expert and technical advisor, norb mullaney. Tuning your compound bow books tuning your compound bow this is a practical, easytofollow, wellillustrated guide on high performance tuning for target, field and bowhunting all cams, all compounds. Gear up for archery season with a new compound bow from dick s sporting goods. This sport has earned great interest of the people all over the world in spite of its. It is a practical, easytofollow, well illustrated guide on high performance tuning for target archery, field archery and bowhunting all compound bows, all bow. Designed for the bowhunter more interested in getting his or her shooting system humming than in the finer details of compound bows. Whether youre an experienced hunter, a beginner, or youre browsing youth compound bows. If you shoot a compound, this book belongs in your tackle box.

How to set up and tune your recurve bow, all the secrets they dont tell you. Paper tuning a bow a step by step guide paper tuning a bow is when an archer shoots an arrow through a piece of paper in order to study the rip it creates. For onecam bows, the tiller must be measured by tying a thin piece of string from one axle to the other and using that string to measure tiller. Aug 01, 2006 tuning your compound bow by larry wise is a must have book if you are serious about the sport of archery. Larry wise is a world field archery and national target archery champion who knows and understands the bow tuning and performance problems archers encounter. Twisting of the cables and string is the first step in tuning a bow and bringing it back into factory spec, you add twists to create more tension on the limbs and cams. Jul 10, 2018 tuning your compound bow by larry wise is a must have book if you are serious about the sport of archery. Tuning your compound bow book extreme gear extreme.

Get some great insight on taking care of your compound bow. Info about bows and tagged archery, bow, compound bow, flatbow. If youre ready to go beyond the basics of shooting and bow. How would you create a composite bow for fifth edition. Quicks archery 201415 catalogue by quicks archery issuu. Throughout this book we are going to show you how to use modern tuning equipment to tune your own bow far beyond what your local pro shop is capable of doing.

On target for tuning your compound bow 4th fourth edition. Here are the top 14 new compound bows for 2012 that are designed to help you become a better bow shot and bowhunter. Arrow tuning 101, traditional bow edition understanding archery. A guide to tuning and shooting compound bows dec 7, 2010 edition. Category how to improve your shooting 2020 archery. We would guess that 70 percent of the guys who have keen interests in compound bow tuning, shoot a bow thats a bit too long for them. Tuning your compound bow tuning your compound bow this is a practical, easytofollow, wellillustrated guide on high performance tuning for target, field and bowhunting all cams, all compounds. The best brace height for your recurve or compound bow is. It is a practical, easytofollow, well illustrated guide on high performance tuning for target archery, field archery and bowhunting all compound bows, all bow limb cams.

If there is a neat tear with three vane marks perfectly centered then you have done an excellent job of tuning your bow. On target for tuning your compound bow 4th fourth edition by wise, larry 2006. Purchase tuning your compound bow 5th edition book by larry wise at lancaster archery supply. How to tune your bow like a pro bow tuning 101 bullseye. Either button position or arrow restlauncher may be adjusted to achieve this. If you shoot a compound bow, this book belongs in your archery tackle box. This would allow halflings to use them without penalty. Bow tuning tips compound bow setup series part 2 youtube. It is systematic, straightforward something to which you can apply a recipe book.

Details the workings of the bow, arrow selection, and shoot testing. This is also referred to as the way the bow and arrow tune. It is systematic, straightforward something to which you can apply a recipe book approach. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. In detail we will dissect the the compound bow and go over all the components and accessories needed to get the new compound bow owner a leg up in the world of archery. Archery, wc brown, 1980, 0697070840, soft cover fourth edition l. This is in reference to brace height and axle to axle measurements. Larry wise is a world field archery and national target archery champion who knows and understands the bow tuning. A simple straight rod that has a sharp end and can be thrown could be represented with these statistics. These essential archery tools are necessary for both tuning your bow and just setting it up.

Modern recurve tuning, 2nd edition by richard cockrell. If you happen to be shooting a single cam bow such as those made by mathews, then yoke tuning can have a major effect on how well your bow performs. Start with an arrow shaft of a reasonable spine rating. On target for tuning your compound bow paperback aug. I recommend you pick these tools out for your garage, and spares in a carry box for your truck. The brace height determines the specific point at which the arrow separates from the bowstring and the amount of bend the arrow has when the separation occurs. Adjust the arrow rest recurve and compound with finger release rf, cf align the tip of the arrow point 116 to 18 1. As a bowhunter, there are compound bow tuning tools that you will need to ensure that your bow continues to work optimally.

Quicks archery catalogue 201516 by quicks archery issuu. Its crucial that you choose the right equipment and set it up properlywhether compound bow, recurve or longbow. If you are using a plunger and elevated rest you will need to follow my tuning instructions for an olympic bow. Learn how to make your bow shoot where you expect it to. In this article, it is my goal to fill in the holes in your bowtuning repertoire of knowledge and skill. On target for tuning your compound bow 4th fourth edition by wise, larry 2006 aa on. Compound bow tuning is an art that possesses a tint of science having its deep roots found in the earliest archery.

Here are the steps for broadhead tuning your bow with the aid of a paper tuning jig. Bow tuning is not some kind of black art practiced only by those who have gone through ritual hazing. If you arent hugely precious at this stage anyway about your tuning. Some adjustments you can make yourself, others require the help of a good bow. Micro tune if your bow is tuned, but hunting arrows are not grouping with your practice arrows, just move your. The good news is that when a bow doesnt initially shoot well, it can usually be tweaked and tuned to do so.