Tillering

[bsv]

I have a widow that was tillerd for me three under.Looking for a used long bow, is it o.k. to shoot three under on a bow tillerd for split-finger? What is tillering exactly? Thanks for your help.
Burt

[bornagainbowhunter]

you measure tiller by measuring the distance between the string and the riser top and bottom of the bow at the fadeouts on the riser.  It is used to allow for you fingers on the string when you draw and shoot.

You can shoot a split finger tillered bow 3under and vice versa.  I do it on my favorite longbow.  You account for the different tillering in you nock point.

Hope that was understandable.

God Bless,
Nathan

[PEARL DRUMS]

Nathan is right on. I have never bought a new bow and never knew how any were tillered when I got them. I shoot 3 under. Generally speaking a split tillered bow will require a high nock point to shoot 3 under. Just bump your nock up from level until your arrows fly true. A good starting point is about 1/2" high.

[bsv]

Thanks guy"s, Does tillering mean that one limb is stronger than the other due to off center drawing?

[seabass]

hey buddy.i think one limb is stronger because of hand placement.hope this helps,steve