'bout there' bow tuning

[robtattoo]

Does anyone else use this method of bow tuning?
When I set bace height, I usually have no idea what the manufacturer recommends. Step through the bow, string it up & have a look-see with the tape measure. Too low? Take it off & twist it up. "'bout there'll do" I think to myself when I get between 7 & 8" on most longbows....

Then I set my nock point, I put an arrow on the string, bow held horizontally, at about 90 degrees.I then slide it up the string til it looks right. "'bout there'll do" I think to myself.

String silencer placement; wrap em round the string, an unknown & not-nescescerally-equal distance from the nocks "'bout there" should work, thinks I, yet again.

So far, I've not altered a thing on any of my bows (16 and counting!!) & I consistently get great arrow flight with both broadheads & field points. No porpoising, no side-to-side waving about, no arrows hitting the riser and all bows are silent (as mentioned by other folks!)

All this has led me to a question;

Am I really, really, really lucky, or are other folks overthinking the whole deal?

[hormoan]

Lucky I would say! Indeed!

                       Brent

Did ya get those Goldtips shooting?

[snag]

Either you are extremely good or extremely lucky. I tune at 1/4" increments on brace height and nock point at 1/16" increments...but never "bout there increments".

[robtattoo]

Originally posted by hormoan:
Did ya get those Goldtips shooting?

Perfectly! Just screwed in some 150g points & they fly like lazers!  :D

[BigRonHuntAlot]

Only works in the UK  :rolleyes:    :D

[MI_Bowhunter]

I've used that approach to get a starting point but I always end up tweeking it to get it spot on.