I don't know where this thread took a wrong turn.  I have no issue with my ability to tune a bow.  I just don't like doing it.  

I will not shoot some silly little weights like some arrows I see people shooting.  I shoot 300 grains up front and that won't change.  Therefor, I need to make a carbon arrow that will fit my bow and be between 28 and 32".  All there is to it.  

I just don't enjoy ordering arrows, cutting them, playing with weights, etc, etc, etc

Also, let me clarify, this zipper is an unreal bow.  It's less than half the weight of my widow and almost as fast.  It is silent, has zero stack, and shoots directly where my eye goes.  When I get the right arrows made up for it, it might be my best shooter.  We shall see!

From what I understand about tuning a new bow getting the right brace height and nock point position is about it. I think most of the trouble is finding the right arrow for that particular bow. Arrows can be a bear to get right but IMO a bow set up is simple.

Get some Carbon Express Maxima Reds, what is your draw length?

It's interesting as I really enjoy that part.

I actually like the tuning process also. That's why I just got me an ILF riser to play around with again!   :D

We tend over complicate things....keep it simple...

Why adjust brace height? What symptoms should make me think to increase or decrease brace height?

I don't get a new bow very often so I always figure new bow new arrows.
It more exciting for me than a pain.

Mr.fingers would you explain your new bow new arrows theory to my wife please she doesn't seem to get it.

krex... brace height isnt an exact measurement. It can change on the same bow by changing arrows or string material or head weight. Identicle bows can have a different brace height...Different shooters may have a different brace height with the same bow. Its one of the adjustments you can use when fine tuning for broadheads............

Yes! If I spent a number of hours working in my field that I've spent tuning new bows Id have a down payment!

I dislike it and it even seems that once I'm tuned up nicely I often use to retune...frustrating.  I just want to pick up a bow and have it shoot nicely.

I always enjoy getting a new bow, but I want it to be ready to go when I get it.  I'm glad when the tuning part is over.  Seems with carbon arrows it is a little easier.   Josh

QuoteOriginally posted by jt85:
Mr.fingers would you explain your new bow new arrows theory to my wife please she doesn't seem to get it.

new outfit new shoes  

Tuning bows has consistantly provided a welcome fulfilling challenge.

Tuning me remains the frustrating element, as it commands the number one significant factor of variability in the equation.

QuoteOriginally posted by Friend:
Tuning bows has consistantly provided a welcome fulfilling challenge.

Tuning me remains the frustrating element, as it commands the number one significant factor of variability in the equation.

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I do what Orion described because I prefer an arrow of a certain length. The only thing I do is after using Stu's Calc. I paper tune from 8 feet. I check/fix nock locator height and then move on to remove tears, if necessary. I'm after a bullet hole or very slight (1/2") tear.

My final proof besides visual flight is to shoot a couple broadheads and watch flight and point of impact--looking for same as field point.

When I have difficulty it is usually the bow's grip. Some bows are easier for me to grip throughout the shot properly and a couple aren't.

I like tuning a new bow because it means I have another new (mostly new to me) bow to play with which is one of my great joys in life...the more one does it the better they get at it...I have a relatively long draw and shoot relatively heavy draw weight bows...the last two combos I have ended up with resulted in 800 and 900 grain arrows (not at all where I thought I would be going)...I am going to an indoor 3D shoot soon and I am still trying to wrap my head around shooting 800 grain arrows for 3D...the good news is they are 23/64 diameter line cutters

DDave

QuoteOriginally posted by Friend:
Tuning bows has consistantly provided a welcome fulfilling challenge.

Tuning me remains the frustrating element, as it commands the number one significant factor of variability in the equation.

Now that last statement should be made into a poster and hang on everyone's wall where they see it every day...I was shooting some great bows yesterday with some even better arrows and getting inconsistent results...the equipment was not the issue...I continually assess my form by shooting bare shafts