Need help tuning a new bow

[Wolfshead]

I am new to Traditional archery and I will be getting my new bow here in the next couple of days.
It is from BamaBows and it is the Hunter model by Nate Steele
64" and I asked for 45# at 27" tillered for 3 finger under.

I would like to know how to tune it and get it ready.
Is there an order to tuning a new bow? for example, nock point first, brace height next, etc....
I have really no idea what to expect and have no experience at this point with this subject.
Thanks in advance

Doug

[JamesKerr]

Find what brace height the bow seems to shoot best at first. Then play with your nocking point until you no longer have any up or down wiggle in your arrow. After that it is time to start tuning your arrows to the bow. I won't go in to much detail here as there are many good ways to tune an arrow. Here is the link though to the best and easiest way in my opinion.  http://www.bowmaker.net/tuning.htm

[rastaman]

click here for additional help  

This may help you a little also.

[hvyhitter]

As far as nock point , just start with the same as any other tuned bow you shoot now and it should be pretty close. After owning and shooting a few dozen bows I know my nock point will be about 5/8 high and I fine tune from there........and it hasnt really mattered how the bow was supposed to be tillered.

[Gump21Bravo]

Hate to be the bearer of bad news but....

Before trying to tune up some arrows you might want to focus on form for a few weeks. I learned this the hard way by trying to tune arrows before having rock solid form. If you feel confident in your form and shooting capabilities then by all means don't let me deter you from your mission.

I tune pretty much the same way you mentioned in your first post...nock point, brace height, spine.

Good Luck on your tuning and if anything arises along your journey, these forums are a treasure trove of info on anything and everything trad.

Craig

[Reaper TN]

Great advice so far. My 2 cents is to start with a .600 spine arrow. I shoot them out of longbows up to 50# at my 27 1/2 inch draw.

[Possum Head]

Yes 600's ought to serve you well. Simply start out full lenght with varying tip weights from 125-200 when you find a weight that serves you well but want to shorten a bit, nock of an inch at a time and tack on a hair more weight perhaps with brass inserts or the next heaviest point you have. I shoot 3 under and serve at 1/2" above. Just take your time and enjoy the set-up process and you'll getter done. Best wishes.