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Bare Shaft Tuning: 7 Steps to Perfect Arrow Flight

Bare shaft tuning setup with a compound bow, fletched arrow and bare shaft

Bare shaft tuning shows you exactly what your bow is doing wrong. Follow these 7 steps to read the results and get perfect arrow flight and broadhead accuracy.

Nocking Points and D-Loops: The String Interface That Governs Accuracy

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Your arrow meets the string at one tiny junction. Here’s how nocking points and D-loops work together to set arrow height, eliminate nock pinch, and keep every shot consistent.

Paper Tuning a Compound Bow: How to Read Every Tear

Archer at full draw with a compound bow before paper tuning

Quick Answer: Paper tuning a compound bow means shooting an arrow through a suspended sheet of paper from about 6 to 8 feet away and reading the tear it leaves. A clean round hole means your arrow is flying straight. A tear with tails pointing up, down, left, or right tells you exactly which way […]

How to Tie a D-Loop on a Compound Bow (2026 Guide)

Bowhunter at full draw using an archery release aid on a compound bow

Learn how to tie a D-loop on a compound bow in 6 easy steps, with the right material, placement, length, and pro tips for a release-ready bowstring.

Recurve Bow Tuning: Brace Height, Tiller & Bare Shaft Setup

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Recurve bow tuning made simple. Dial in brace height, tiller, nocking point, center shot, and bare shaft response for tight, repeatable groups.

Paper Tuning Chart: The Complete 4-Tear Fix Guide

Paper tuning chart - archer at full draw with compound bow

A paper tuning chart shows exactly what your compound bow is doing wrong. This guide breaks down the 4 tear patterns and the exact fix for each.

Nocking Point and D-Loop Wear: When to Replace Them on Your Compound

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Most compound accuracy mysteries trace back to worn string hardware. Here’s how to diagnose nocking point and d-loop failure before it costs you a tournament.

D-Loop and Nocking Point Setup: A Compound Archer’s String Hardware Guide

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Your D-loop and nocking point are the smallest pieces of hardware on a compound bow — and the most consequential for accuracy. Here’s how to tie them, set them, and tune them right.

Recurve Bow for Beginners: 7 Essential Setup Steps

Setting up a recurve bow for beginners doesn’t need to be complicated, but getting each step right makes a real difference in accuracy and safety. Whether you just bought your first takedown recurve or you’re still deciding, this guide walks you through seven practical setup steps so you can start shooting with confidence. What Makes […]

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 […]