Tag Archives: bow maintenance

Compound Bow Cam Timing: How to Check & Fix in 6 Steps

Archer at full draw on a compound bow with synchronized cams in the cam timing position

Cam timing is the single fix that turns an unexplained flier into a 3-inch group at 40 yards. On a compound bow, it means both cams (or the single cam plus the idler wheel) reach their stops at the same moment, so the string travels a straight, repeatable path on every shot. When timing slips […]

When to Replace a Bow String: 7 Signs You Need a New One

Archer with recurve bow and stabilizer leaned against wall — bowstring care equipment

A compound bow string that started life at 60 inches stretches roughly an eighth of an inch over its first 200 shots and then keeps creeping. The peep rotates. The center serving fuzzes out. Eventually a strand pops — and by then you should have already replaced the string. Knowing when to replace a bow […]

Bow String Wax Guide: 5 Steps to a Longer-Lasting Bowstring

Bow string wax guide - how to wax a bowstring for longer life

Bowstring wax is one of the most overlooked maintenance items in any archer’s kit — and one of the easiest things to get right. A properly waxed string lasts longer, performs more consistently, and stays protected from the elements that quietly destroy unprotected fibers. Whether you’re shooting a compound bow, recurve, or traditional longbow, applying […]

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.

Bowstring Wax & Maintenance | Waxing, Serving Repair & Replacement Guide

Archer drawing a bow outdoors showing proper bowstring tension and form

Learn how to maintain your bowstring with proper waxing, serving inspection, brace height checks, and replacement timing. Keep your compound or recurve bow performing at its best with this step-by-step bowstring care guide.

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.

Compound Bow Tuning: 9-Step Checklist

Spring compound bow tuning setup outdoors with archer preparing equipment for the season

Follow this 9-step spring compound bow tuning checklist to get your setup shooting accurately. Covers string inspection, cam timing, paper tuning, broadhead testing, and more.

Bow Tuning Guide: 7 Steps to Arrow Flight

Archer setting up compound bow for spring tuning outdoors

A complete 7-step spring bow tuning checklist covering inspection, measurements, paper tuning, and broadhead alignment to achieve perfect arrow flight for the new archery season.