{"id":633,"date":"2023-01-06T07:06:30","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T07:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outdoorsportshub.com\/?p=633"},"modified":"2023-02-21T06:19:19","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T06:19:19","slug":"paper-tuning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outdoorsportshub.com\/paper-tuning\/","title":{"rendered":"Paper Tuning: How to Paper Tune a Bow For Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The paper tuning aims to<strong><em> tune the arrow flight perfectly<\/em><\/strong> so that it causes a perfect paper tear like a<strong> &#8216;bullet hole&#8217;. <\/strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/outdoorsportshub.com\/arrows-101\/\">arrow<\/a> rest, nocking point, cam timing, grip, and arrow spine need to be perfect for a perfect paper tear.<\/p>\n<p>It&#x2019;s relatively easy for one to do in a small space like a garage or backyard. Paper tuning requires a <a href=\"https:\/\/outdoorsportshub.com\/compound-bow-anchor-point\/\">bow<\/a>, arrows, a frame that can hold a piece of paper that you can shoot through, and a target behind it.<\/p>\n<p>&#xA0;<\/p>\n<h2>Paper Tuning<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Various tuning methods are acceptable and work well for people, but the most recommended one by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldtip.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gold Tip<\/a> is the&#xA0;<\/span><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Paper Tuning Method<\/span><\/em><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. It helps the shooter for release aid and also bare shaft tuning when it comes to finger shooting. Another thing that Gold Tip recommends is utilizing the string loop when it comes to making use of release aid for compound shooters. It helps save nock pinch, facilitates a more focused and accurate structure, and helps in precise tuning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You must make arrows shoot via a suspended sheet of paper from around <strong>4 to 6 feet.<\/strong> You may then witness a tear as an outcome. Below mentioned are some of the adjustment illustrations to attain an ideal tune.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>HOW TO PAPER TUNE A BOW<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bowhunting How-to: Paper tuning\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VjR-rh8U0OI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"affiliate-style-4466a5bf-5c26-42fc-9806-0e08f12cf4dc\" class=\"affiliate-block-undefined affiliate-notice-wrapper\"><div class=\"affiliate-notice-inner affiliate-block-advanced-list\"><div class=\"affiliate-notice-title\"><p id=\"how-to-paper-tune-a-bow\">How to paper tune a bow<\/p><\/div><div class=\"affiliate-notice-cntn-wrapper\"><p class=\"affiliate-notice-content\">Paper tuning a bow is when an archer shoots an arrow through a piece of paper in order to study the rip it creates.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Possible paper tears and solutions<\/h2>\n<p>Here&#x2019;s a list of tears, and the most common remedies for each.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>NOCK HIGH &#x2013; Move your nocking point down, or your rest up.<\/li>\n<li>NOCK LOW &#x2013; Move your nocking point up, or your rest down.<\/li>\n<li>NOCK RIGHT &#x2013; Move rest away from the riser on a right-handed bow, toward the riser for a lefty. This tear also can mean your arrow&#x2019;s spine is too stiff. Switch to an arrow with a weaker spine, or you can increase the point weight on your arrow, which will weaken its spine.<\/li>\n<li>NOCK LEFT &#x2013; Move rest toward riser for a right-handed shooter, away for a lefty. This tear also can mean the arrow&#x2019;s spine is too weak. Switch to an arrow with a stiffer spine, or reduce your point weight.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-773\" src=\"https:\/\/outdoorsportshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/how-to-paper-tune-a-bow.png\" alt=\"how to paper tune a bow\" width=\"587\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outdoorsportshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/how-to-paper-tune-a-bow.png 587w, https:\/\/outdoorsportshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/how-to-paper-tune-a-bow-172x300.png 172w, https:\/\/outdoorsportshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/how-to-paper-tune-a-bow-480x837.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-774\" src=\"https:\/\/outdoorsportshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/paper-tuning.jpg\" alt=\"paper tuning\" width=\"800\" height=\"1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outdoorsportshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/paper-tuning.jpg 800w, https:\/\/outdoorsportshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/paper-tuning-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/outdoorsportshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/paper-tuning-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/outdoorsportshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/paper-tuning-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outdoorsportshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/paper-tuning-480x621.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here are the tables of errors and common fixation for each of them:<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>NO<\/th><th>HIGH TEAR<\/th><th>LOW TEAR<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Raise Arrow Rest<\/td><td>Lower Arrow Rest<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Lower Nock Point<\/td><td>Raise Nock Point<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Decrease Launcher Stiffness<\/td><td>Increase Launcher Stiffness<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Shorten Arrow Length If Possible<\/td><td>Try Lengthy Arrow<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Possible Remedies For High&amp;Low Paper Tear<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>NO<\/th><th>LEFT TEAR<\/th><th>RIGHT TEAR<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Move Arrow Rest Right<\/td><td>Move Arrow Rest Left<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Adjust Yokes Or Cable Gaurd Towards The Arrow<\/td><td>Adjust Yokes Or Cable Gaurd Away From The Arrow<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Adjust The Wheel Lean<\/td><td>Adjust The Wheel Lean<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Use A Stiffer Arrow<\/td><td>Use A Flexible Arrow<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Possible Remedies For Left&amp;Right Paper Tear<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2>Expert TIPS<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try spraying the vanes using an aerosol foot powder to find out any vane contact with arrow rest because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quicksarchery.co.uk\/plastic-vanes-and-fletchings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vane<\/a> contact can result in erratic arrow flight and cause inaccurate readings of paper tear.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two things are essential while initiating the paper tuning; <\/span><b>Shooting form and Consistent release<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You must try shooting with the help of each arrow quite a few times to make sure that you are receiving the authentic and consistent reading.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#xA0;<\/p>\n<h2>A Detailed Guide Of Paper Tuning A Bow&#xA0;<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Paper tuning a bow occurs when the required archer shoots an arrow via a piece of paper, aiming to observe the rip it forms. This kind of rip is a &#x2018;snapshot&#x2019; of the arrow&#x2019;s flight at around 8 feet. It also depends on the outcome. Let us help the archer know what he must do to achieve a perfect arrow flight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Paper Tuning Helps Remove Porpoising (up and down movement) and Fishtailing (left to right movement).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You will automatically achieve refined arrow penetration and accuracy when you achieve a perfect flight. The paper tuning can be time-consuming but can surely result in huge dividends within accuracy.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Required Checklist For Paper Tuning A Bow<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many factors can influence the outcomes of paper tuning.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#xA0;Let&#8217;s have a look at those essential aspects.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you able to shoot with a torque-free grip?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you able to shoot the required and correct draw length?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you able to shoot the arrow with a proper spine?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you able to shoot with good form?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your arrow rest set up perfectly and not inhibiting with the fletchings of your arrows?&#xA0;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you yoked tuned and examined the timing while shooting a solo cam?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you kept an eye on the timing while shooting a two-camp bow?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your required bow to spec?&#xA0;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the answer to the above Qs is yes, <span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><strong>YOU CAN PROCEED<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure that your paper tuning experience is relatively hassle-free and pain-free, it is ideal that you make sure that the form and quality of your equipment should not be something to be blamed for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#xA0;<\/p>\n<h2>Ways To Paper Tune A Bow<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fix a tight piece of paper to shoot through it properly<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Stand an estimated 8 feet away from the paper<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It would be best if you also drew your bow and leveled out a required arrow<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sustaining an excellent overall archery form, you must shoot through the paper<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Study the results for a better understanding<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Make adjustments to your bow if needed and repeat the process till the <strong>&#8216;bullet hole&#8217;<\/strong> is attained.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&#xA0;<\/p>\n<h2>MORE FACTORS<\/h2>\n<p>Paper Tuning isn&#8217;t the last tuning method to tune the arrow flight perfectly and get the &#8216;perfect tear&#8217; but the first step in process of tuning.<\/p>\n<p>So let us have our touch on some of the other factors as well.<\/p>\n<p>&#xA0;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Bare Shaft Tuning<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gold Tip recommends the bare shaft tuning for any shot setup based on finger release. Using this technique requires two plain shafts and two <a href=\"https:\/\/outdoorsportshub.com\/4-fletching-vs-3-fletchings\/\">fletched arrows<\/a>. You must follow the examples mentioned below to refine the tune of the setup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#xA0;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Optimal Tuning<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The picture shows optimal tuning regarding bare shaft tuning methodology. Plain shafts and fletched arrows must show quite similar impact points.<\/p>\n<p>&#xA0;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Stiff Arrow &amp; WEAK ARROW<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>NO<\/th><th>STIFF ARROW<\/th><th>WEAK ARROW<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Use a Longer Shaft<\/td><td>Use Shorter Shafts Such As 1\/4&#x201D; at a time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Use A Lighter Spun Shaft<\/td><td>Utilize A Stiffer Spined Arrow<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Add Weight To The Insert By Using The Gold Tips Weight System<\/td><td>Decrease Point Weight And Poundage Such As 1\/8 Tum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Decrease Cushion Plunger Tension<\/td><td>Enhance Plunger Tension<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Required Possible Corrections<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>LOW NOCK POINT &amp; HIGH NOCK POINT<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>NO<\/th><th>LOW NOCK POINT<\/th><th>HIGH NOCK POINT<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Move Nock Point Up<\/td><td>Move The Nock Point Downwards<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Move The Arrow Rest Down<\/td><td>Move The Arrow Rest Upwards<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption><br><br><strong>Required Possible Corrections<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>&#xA0;<\/p>\n<h3>Top-Notch Paper For Paper Tuning A Bow<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can get a roll of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3K8Cxrj\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>wax paper<\/strong><\/a> from any nearby supermarket as it offers the best outcomes. You are required to keep the paper <strong>tight and stiff<\/strong> while shooting through it. The wax paper will also show you slight tears quite easily and more than any other paper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#xA0;<\/p>\n<h3>Distance For Paper Tune<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You must shoot arrows via a suspended sheet of paper from a distance of<strong><em> 4 to 6 feet<\/em><\/strong> and then analyze the outcome of the tear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#xA0;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What Do You Mean By Tuning A Bow?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The tuning bow includes arrows, arrow rest, cam timing, and cam position <strong>adjustments<\/strong>. You can adequately set up a bow in spec and be out of tune. The arrows will start flying erratically when the bow is out of tune.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The paper tuning aims to tune the arrow flight perfectly so that it causes a perfect paper tear like a &#8216;bullet hole&#8217;. The arrow rest, nocking point, cam timing, grip, and arrow spine need to be perfect for a perfect paper tear. 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