Simple Bow and Arrow Tuning Checklist
This is the time of year when those of you who like to bow hunt start getting the bow ready for the upcoming season. This is a simple bow and arrow tuning checklist to help you get started.
- Check the bow string for nicks and cuts.
- Check cable and string for proper alignment in grooves.
- Check all screws, bolts, nuts to make sure of tightness.
- Check cams, wheels for proper function.
- Check peep site to make sure its secure and still works properly.
- Check quiver to make sure it is securely attached.
- Check site for tightness.
- Check site pins for tightness and accuracy.
- Check rest for tightness and proper alignment.
- Check nocking point for accuracy.
- Check silencers to make sure they are secure and still work properly.
- Check release for imperfections.
- Check arrows for straightness, dents etc.
- Check fletching to make sure its attached properly to arrow.
- Check arrow when nocked to make sure fletching doesn’t touch any part of cable, rest, or bow.
- Check for noises, squeaks, rattles when shooting bow.
Make sure you at least check on these at a minimum. You don’t want to be in the middle of crunch time and have a problem with your equipment.
