Jorden Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 So I am trying to sight in my new bow and I have run into some problems I have never had before. I have a Spot-Hogg SDP7 Sight and I am consistently shooting about 7" left and about 3" low. Problem is, I have already adjusted it as far left and down as I can. What else can I do or am doing wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 My first new sight was a Spot Hogg and I had the same problem. I was shooting a Fred Bear TRX. I was shooting bullet holes through paper so I know it wasn't a tuning issue. I put on a Copper John and shot lights out. Actually shot a 228 on a 20 target ASA course at one time. Looking back, it could be a problem with my form, I'm not sure. Wish I could be of more help, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 is that shooting broadheads, fieldpoints, or both? also sometimes your bow can be paper tuned, but for various reasons it won't shoot right. i've had papertuned bows that will group well but the center shot was off. as i shot farther away, using the top pin and with no wind, my arrows would drift farther and farther to the left. i adjusted the rest to the right a little and problem solved. something is most likely wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorden Posted August 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Ya this is just with fieldpoints. I havent even bothered trying broadheads yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earnhardts12000 Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 maybe fletching contact? kickin off rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 yea your center shot might be off. take a largest target you got or stack a couple. hang a weight on a string and behind the string on the top of the target make a dot or square piece of tape to aim at. shoot and sight in your top pin at say 10 or 20 yards. now using that same top pin shoot groups at 30 and 40 yards. you're shooting at that same aim point with the same top pin this whole time. if your groups move farther to the right as you move back, then move the rest 1/16" to the left. if your groups are shifting to the left, then move your rest to the right. your nock point should be so you're arrow passes through the center or upper third of the bolt hole for your rest and is perpendicular to the string, or from there your nock point should be up to 1/8" high. i say this assuming you're not creating torque with your bow hand at the shot. with your bow hand, make an "L" with your index finger and thumb now put the grip into your hand on the meat at the base of your thumb and draw your bow. relax your hand and your bow should stay put. the grip should be parallel with the "life line" crease in your palm and your knuckles should be turned down at 45 degrees from horizontal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 earnhardts12000 said: maybe fletching contact? kickin off rest good idea to check this too, most of the time you can eyeball things to see if things will clear. otherwise, use spray on foot powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00DodgeGuy Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Google modified french tuning...pretty slick technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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