Tag Archives: bare shaft tuning

Fixed vs Mechanical Broadheads: The Honest 2026 Guide

Bowhunter at full draw with compound bow in treestand using fixed vs mechanical broadheads setup

Fixed vs mechanical broadheads: real flight, penetration, and tuning tradeoffs no manufacturer admits. Pick the right head for your bow and game.

Archery Nocking Point Guide: 5 Setup Steps That Matter

Archery nocking point setup on bowstring

An archery nocking point looks small, but it has a huge job. It tells your arrow exactly where to sit on the string, which affects arrow flight, clearance, and consistency on every shot. If your nocking point is too high, too low, or poorly secured, even a well-tuned bow can start throwing weak groups and […]

Recurve Bow Tuning Guide | Bare Shaft, Paper & Walk-Back

Archer drawing a recurve bow for tuning at the range

Learn how to tune a recurve bow using bare shaft, paper tuning, and walk-back methods. Step-by-step guide with setup tips and troubleshooting.

Paper Tuning a Compound Bow | Step-by-Step Arrow Flight Guide

Archery range for paper tuning and arrow flight testing

Learn how to tune your compound bow at home with this step-by-step guide covering paper tuning, walk-back tuning, bare-shaft diagnostics, cam timing, and broadhead verification for perfect arrow flight.