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Title: split finger vs 3 under
Post by: stringmusic on October 16, 2007, 09:47:00 AM
Hi Everyone,

I need some experienced opinions here.  I have a Checkmate recurve tillered for split finger.  However, I shoot much better 3 under.  The only issue is that the bow makes more noise with 3 under. What could cause this?  Any opinions on shooting 3 under out of my bow?  
 I have bow hush, hush puppies and limb savers on the bow already.  

Thanks!
Title: Re: split finger vs 3 under
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on October 16, 2007, 10:08:00 AM
the tillering can do it...
Title: Re: split finger vs 3 under
Post by: stringmusic on October 16, 2007, 10:49:00 AM
So what can be done?  Do most people that shoot the way I do just buy bows tillered for 3 under?
Title: Re: split finger vs 3 under
Post by: KodiakBob on October 16, 2007, 10:52:00 AM
Try moving the nock point up. Also you can adjust the brace height.
Title: Re: split finger vs 3 under
Post by: Grayishhues on October 16, 2007, 12:32:00 PM
I'm With Kodiak, Try adjusting your nock point.
Title: Re: split finger vs 3 under
Post by: Huntschool on October 16, 2007, 12:40:00 PM
I shoot three under and of all my bows only one is tillered for it.

I have had to "play" with both brace hgt. and nock point set but have always been able to "calm the beast down".  It takes a bit of tinkering.  Do not move the nock set point more than 1/8th of an inch at a time.  Perhaps even less.

It will work and the bow will shoot well.
Title: Re: split finger vs 3 under
Post by: stringmusic on October 16, 2007, 02:42:00 PM
Thanks for the advice....I'll have to try that for sure....anyone else have good ideas for me?  I'm open to all ideas!
Title: Re: split finger vs 3 under
Post by: BobW on October 16, 2007, 05:11:00 PM
What has been said is the facts.  Due to the way you load the limbs, you need to re-balance it.  This is accomplished with raising nock point.  You might also end up goint to a rest instead of shooting off the shelf as you elevate the nock point.
Title: Re: split finger vs 3 under
Post by: draco on October 17, 2007, 01:05:00 AM
I also shoot 3under and it seems my bows shoot quieter and better with a little more brace height than one over. Not much but a little.