New guy

[ALwoodsman]

I am new to traditional archery.  I have been shooting compound bows for about 15 years and just got a longbow a few months ago.  I want to eventually hunt with it but I do not feel that I can shoot well enough yet so I am sticking with my compound for now.  I am having trouble tuning my arrows to my bow. I admit that I don't really know what I am doing.  I tried paper tuning with different point weights and I didn't find alot of difference in the tears.  So far the best I could do was shoot 3 arrows and see which ones grouped the best. I have not bought any broadheads because I hate to spend the money on them and have the wrong weight.  Can someone offer a suggestion.  I'll say thanks in advance because I am sure I will be on here with many more questions.

[Tom]

Welcome and if you post your questions on the shooters forum you might get more help with tuning issues. Enjoy the journey.

[Mudd]

Welcome to tradgang!

It's a journey that you have begun but not a race.

I will let those who will do a much better job at answering your question jump in to get you started down the right path.

I think they will need some additional information from you before they can begin.

Stuff like your bows specs, your draw length, ect.ect....

My best advice is be patient with yourself.

Remember it's best not to try to eat a whole elephant at one sitting.

The weather is cold outside so drag up a log, prop up your feet by the cyber campfire, grab a hot cup of your favorite drink and enjoy the journey with the rest of us.

I'm positive someone with the knowledge you seek will be along shortly.

God bless,Mudd

[cbCrow]

Welcome to you! I would suggest you go to  tuning longbows and recurves  Read it over, it explains everything quite well. Another great resource is Stu Millers Dynamic spine calculator.

[KentuckyTJ]

Welcome from Kentucky. Sure we can give advice, we all think we know more than we really do.

You will get some links posted to tuning info and all are very good but to keep it simply, first off in trad archery your arrow spine is very critical to good arrow flight. We will need to know all your specs from bow length and weight to your draw length. So we can let you know which arrows and point configuration will most likely work best for your setup.

There are only a few main adjustments that you can make with your new gear. Please don't see this as a hindrance we see it as a benefit. Brace height of your string, Nock point height and plate windage adjustment to put it simply.

With a little work and if your bow and shooting style are capable you can get perfect arrow flight.

[buckeye_hunter]

Here is a link for A&H Archery tuning page. It will also help answer a BUNCH of questions.

 http://www.acsbows.com/bowtuning.html

[A811]

Welcome..what part of Alabama are you in? Im located in Northeast around the Gadsden area

[lpcjon2]

Welcome and you will enjoy all the info and great people on this site. it will be the other woman in your life in no time(cheaper to). This will help and check the shooters forum as noted above.
 http://www.tradgang.com/docs/newbies.html

 http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=forum;f=6

[ALwoodsman]

what part of Alabama are you in?

I live over around Athens and mostly hunt in Jackson County.

[ALwoodsman]

Right now I am shooting a PSE Sequoia 45# @ 28".  My draw length is 27 1/2".  I am shooting 3555 GoldTip traditional arrows.

[NoCams]

Welcome bud ! I am in TN but work Athens, Decatur and Huntsville areas. Post your bow specs, arrow specs, and point weights you have tried and you will get plenty of help. The gang will get you close and then it is up to you to hold good shooting form. You must hold good form if your arrows are to fly true and be able to get the correct tune. Make sure you have a good consistent anchor, use good back tension, and pull thru without collapsing. If you are consistent in your form , THEN you can really fine tune with a bareshaft. JMHO

[KentuckyTJ]

PM sent

[Cottonmouth]

Welcome to Trad Gang and your new affliction,err...hobby!

[Whip]

Originally posted by Cottonmouth:
Welcome to Trad Gang and your new affliction,err...hobby!

I'll second that!

Others have already mentioned some good sources for tuning information.  And it is an important part of eventually shooting well.  But keep in mind that just as important is learning proper form and technique.  Sloppy release, inconsistent anchor, short drawing, etc., etc., will all contribute to poor arrow flight.  

In fact, until you at least develop some consistency in your shooting spending too much time on tuning can be counterproductive.  In order to evaluate what a change in your set up is doing you must first be able to be consistent with your form and release.  Without that foundation tuning can become an exercise in frustration.

It looks like you have some arrows that should be pretty close for your set up.  Shoot and enjoy, and worry about the details and fine tuning as you get better.  

[Frank V]

I'd like to welcome you to Tradgang too & I'd also like to commend you on your ethics of not hunting with your longbow till you have developed more skill. We need hunters like that.
Welcome.      
Frank

[rolltidehunter]

hey alwoodsman im from florence. i got a few trad buddies from huntsville. we all get together and shoot a few times a year. you can join us if you'd like. we can help you out.

i can get you hooked up with them and mabe you can go you there house and shoot during the week.

let me know

[DannyBows]

Welcome to the campfire.      

[Steve Clandinin]

Like Danny said Pull up a log to the Campfire and sing along!Great folks and lots to help.Welcome aboard.

[str8jct]

Welcome, and I'm glad you're trying to get advice from someone other than me now, I'm not nearly as smart as I let on.  And hopefully I can remember to bring you those heads this week.

[Irish Archer]

Welcome. Pull up a chair!