Another good idea is to place your tape perfectly vertical and horizontal with a level. Then by using the level on your sight, you should hold perfectly inline and keep everything straight. If the tape is not level and perfectly square to each other, you can be mislead into thinking you are inline when you are not. It just leaves less margin for error, especially when shooting at longer distances.
Genuine thanks for making this video. Brand new archer here and I've had a horrible time sighting in this new bear bow I have. After watching this video, took me about a half hour/45 mins and it's sighted in at 20 yards, finally! Thanks again for this!
Great video. I'm a beginner... went to adjust mine the other day and let it slide right out the bottom lol. This was the perfect instructionto help sight in own.... again, 👏
I had no lessons and now can hit a target from a little under 50m away with a $260 bow from eBay ( So many lost arrows) I did get a release aid and a drop down but beyond that stock as a rock. Love this sport.
So for example, if I’m shooting at a target from 20 yards and I shoot a 3 times at a target and the arrows are hitting to the right and low, then I would move my sight out to the right and down? Correct?
I think this method is much better than breaking arrows. I got a new bow this year after my other one was stolen out of my truck but I will be using this method for sure.
Thank you for such a comprehensive and easy to follow guide. I have been killing myself trying to sight in my recurve and I think this will make it much easier.
Thank you! Brand new to using a compound bow and this will help me sight it in... only thing I wish you had done was actually show HOW to move the sights to change distance. You showed the lateral movement for left/right, but you didn't show how you adjust them for the distance.
Thank you and you're right there's hardly anything out there that simple that correct that brings the best results great job sir appreciate that God bless you and America
Thanks for the good info. It really helped me sight in the new bow. I'm not so much new to the sport but this is so far the best way to sight in a bow I've seen
Very comprehensive! You answered all the basic questions clearly and concisely that a novice needs to have the answers to get set up and begin to improve. Thank you!
Finely an easy to get my head around tutorial..been trying for a week to figure out how to aim in my new bow..thanks this is awesome and I am now getting a good results.
I am brand new to all this. My boyfriend got me a compound bow for Christmas. Thank you for this detailed video on sighting! I will definitely check out your other videos!
That will make the process so much easier for me. I’m on my third hunting season at age 43 so this is all very new to me. Thanks so much! I’ll give it a try.
Stacy Hathcock I just got my first bow just a few hours ago. I realize I won’t be ready for my first hunt for a while but I’m so stoked to finally be doing it. I’m 36 and also got my 10 year old son his first bow also. We are both very excited to be jumping into this world.
Picked up a bow on Amazon. It was sighted in pretty well for out-of-the-box use. I set it down with the limb clamps so that it stood next to me while I went to retrieve arrows. I turn around just after pulling the last arrow and groaned as I watch my bow tip to the left and smack clean into the wall, it flipped over and landed right on the sight. The very next shot sent it ricocheting off the ground about 5feet in front of the target. Haven't been able to reset the sight since.
Awesome instruction, My son is the one that got me into the sport and I couldn't wrap my head around follow the arrow but it looks like it works. Thanks for putting this out there. Cant wait to get to the range tomorrow to sight in my new Mathews.
Truly the best and most patient video explaining how to sight in my bow thank you. I'm new to archery and just picked up the axcel vision pro with dovetail trying to figure it out. Thanks again man.
Great instruction have been doing this for quite a few years now only thing that seemed odd to me that I thought you would have a problem with was how you grip the bow looked a little tight to me I only hold my bow with my index finger and thumb in the groove and it helped a lot from before I was using my hole hand
Kevin Wright you always want to start with a paper tune, it helps to eliminate major movements of the rest. Once you get that perfect bullet hole, go out and shoot a field point Arrow followed by a broad head arrow. If there is a difference, such as your broad head arrow hits left of the mark but the field point arrow hits dead on, then make a slight adjustment of the rest to the right. If the broad head hits high, move the arrrow rest down slightly. What's happening is, your broad head is steering the arrow before the vanes can. Remember, it's micro adjustments. Start at your closest pin, the check your farther pins. Hope this helps.
Archery talk has a video, (bow basics-quick tuning your bow). Same idea, but it will show you if your knock point is right and if your rest is centered. This will get the bow tuned as well as sighted in.
Just watched this today. I have been bowhunting for over thirty years and have never done this. Quite honestly, once it's sighted in you don't need to do much but maybe fine tune it each year or when you get a new component (like your arrows) but this is golden. I wish I had known this many years ago. Makes perfect sense...now that I know about it. LOL! Thanks!
Almost spot on, in the 1st step before jumping to your horizontal line, check your vertical another10y back using the same pin looking for creepage (showing string to rest misalignment) if it doesn't change your good to go to the next phase. Always verify you knock/release loop height, I like to keep my knock square on my string thru my full capture rest when stored so I know when I take it out every time I'm good. Good luck everyone shootem straight and tight!
You're welcome! You wouldn't believe it, but I've even had a few bow-pro's not know why and simply tell me - "I guess that's just how your bow is..." Only to later figure out the real issue. This is especially common with archers who are new to single pin sights with the slider.
running out of room with your pins on your sight bracket has alot to do with where you anchor on your face too..the lower on your face your anchor point is the lower your site pins will be positioned thats why outdoor fita shooters at 90 meters all have to anchor with there fingers very low on there face,,if they anchored with index finger in corner of your mouth they wouldnt have room for the pins unless the bracket was like much longer..today with everyone shooting releases and peeps its not that much of issue as when guys shoot with fingers..
How’d you make that target
Another good idea is to place your tape perfectly vertical and horizontal with a level. Then by using the level on your sight, you should hold perfectly inline and keep everything straight. If the tape is not level and perfectly square to each other, you can be mislead into thinking you are inline when you are not. It just leaves less margin for error, especially when shooting at longer distances.
Outstanding job LW! Keep them Flyin.
I’ve been bow hunting fifty years , and this video is great , just exactly what the new guys need to see
This is One of the Best explanations to Sight In a Bow I have seen.Great Job!!!!
Totally agree this guy is a perfectionist 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻.
Agree. Nice job
Nice job! Thanks for the info.
Just getting back into my bow and sighting it in, out of all the videos on TH-cam this is by far the best.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for this vid
This worked great for me and I’ve been sighting in bows since I was a kid. Thank you for the system and the straight forward explanation!
This method is by far the best way to sight in your bow!!
Absolutely perfect!!!
Great and simple explanation on sighting in. One vertical line and one horizontal line.
You answered so many questions quick and without wordy over explanation. Thank you.
Don’t forget to plum and level your tapes especially with a moveable target I just did this using a 2 ft level to get much closer
Genuine thanks for making this video. Brand new archer here and I've had a horrible time sighting in this new bear bow I have. After watching this video, took me about a half hour/45 mins and it's sighted in at 20 yards, finally! Thanks again for this!
Glad we could help jchast1980! Welcome to the wonderful sport of archery. Let us know if we can help with anything else.
I just got my first beginner bow this week. Great video for a noob like me to get started. Thanks
Thanks man! This really helped!!!!!!!!!
Very informative video thank you. I just got my very first bow and will be sighting it in tomorrow morning and I can’t wait to start.
Great video. I'm a beginner... went to adjust mine the other day and let it slide right out the bottom lol. This was the perfect instructionto help sight in own.... again, 👏
Old video, however, one that illustrates the best way for me to comprehend. Thanks
I had no lessons and now can hit a target from a little under 50m away with a $260 bow from eBay ( So many lost arrows)
I did get a release aid and a drop down but beyond that stock as a rock.
Love this sport.
Thank you. I always called it chasing the arrow
So for example, if I’m shooting at a target from 20 yards and I shoot a 3 times at a target and the arrows are hitting to the right and low, then I would move my sight out to the right and down? Correct?
You have no idea how helpful this video was. Honest to god game-changer
By far one of the best videos for a new bow user, thanks!!!!
I think this method is much better than breaking arrows. I got a new bow this year after my other one was stolen out of my truck but I will be using this method for sure.
this should have millions of views...your the man thank you!
We are working on it!! Share away haha
Thank you for such a comprehensive and easy to follow guide. I have been killing myself trying to sight in my recurve and I think this will make it much easier.
Glad we could help! Let us know how it works with the traditional gear.
Thank you! Brand new to using a compound bow and this will help me sight it in... only thing I wish you had done was actually show HOW to move the sights to change distance. You showed the lateral movement for left/right, but you didn't show how you adjust them for the distance.
Thank you and you're right there's hardly anything out there that simple that correct that brings the best results great job sir appreciate that God bless you and America
Can we get a tutorial on how you made that big target or back stop or whatever that is?
Thanks for the good info. It really helped me sight in the new bow. I'm not so much new to the sport but this is so far the best way to sight in a bow I've seen
Bro thank you for doing this video on TH-cam. It’s really nice and helpful. Thanks again
Excellent method and explanation on correctly sighting in your bow.
Very comprehensive! You answered all the basic questions clearly and concisely that a novice needs to have the answers to get set up and begin to improve. Thank you!
Tell me of the Undercontruction of the Backboard your shooting into. What is that made of? I do like.
Finely an easy to get my head around tutorial..been trying for a week to figure out how to aim in my new bow..thanks this is awesome and I am now getting a good results.
I am brand new to all this. My boyfriend got me a compound bow for Christmas. Thank you for this detailed video on sighting! I will definitely check out your other videos!
Thanks for kind compliments Skhylar and best of luck on your new hobby!
This is exactly what I needed haha ! Thank you! Every other video I watched was not nearly this straight forward
That will make the process so much easier for me. I’m on my third hunting season at age 43 so this is all very new to me. Thanks so much! I’ll give it a try.
Stacy Hathcock I just got my first bow just a few hours ago. I realize I won’t be ready for my first hunt for a while but I’m so stoked to finally be doing it. I’m 36 and also got my 10 year old son his first bow also. We are both very excited to be jumping into this world.
I just got my first bow (an ancient Bear Super 45) a few days ago, and I'm 47. I plan to be ready for business for the fall turkey season.
You're not alone. I'm 49 and just hunted for my first time last year (rifle). Going to try archery this year so this is new to me too.
this is a great video. putting identifiers on arrows to help single out "bad actors" is an awesome idea.
Picked up a bow on Amazon.
It was sighted in pretty well for out-of-the-box use.
I set it down with the limb clamps so that it stood next to me while I went to retrieve arrows.
I turn around just after pulling the last arrow and groaned as I watch my bow tip to the left and smack clean into the wall, it flipped over and landed right on the sight.
The very next shot sent it ricocheting off the ground about 5feet in front of the target. Haven't been able to reset the sight since.
I've never seen this technique before but it makes so much sense.
This is an awesome video it worked great I have been having a hard time getting it sighted in but I'm there. Thank you
Just excellent video and advice. Many thanks!!
This is an excellent method for sighting in you bow. Thanks for showing us how to do it. The video and sound are quality. Thanks
Awesome video. Definitely going to Try this during the weekend
Awesome instruction, My son is the one that got me into the sport and I couldn't wrap my head around follow the arrow but it looks like it works. Thanks for putting this out there. Cant wait to get to the range tomorrow to sight in my new Mathews.
How did you make the backstop/target? That thing is awesome!
Awesome tutorial...just bought a bow and you made it so simplified to sight in...
Cheers, Kev.
Works for me. I have sighted in this way for a long time. I haven't found a better way yet. Great video! I subscribed today. Thanks
Thanks for the subscribe Tom! Happy shooting!
I just got a new bow for Christmas and this video has really made sighting a lot simpler than I thought I would be. No more instinct shooting for me!
This seems like a real easy way will give it a go, thank you.
Thanks dude. I've been struggling to get my bow right. Nice job.
Truly the best and most patient video explaining how to sight in my bow thank you. I'm new to archery and just picked up the axcel vision pro with dovetail trying to figure it out. Thanks again man.
No problemo! Glad we could help and welcome to the wonderful world of ARCHERY!!
Just finished setting up my bow. And was wondering how to sight it in. Think this made it a lot easier for me. Thank you!
Thanks for the video.. Your sight in technique really improved my accuracy.. Very clear, and informative instructions.
Good job, this method could be shared with beginners and even experienced stubborn guys like myself. Thanks for the post.
Thank you for a straightforward approach. I have been shooting for years but this is absolutely the most simple way to do this
This is how I start out every season, and after any tuning, equipment updates. Great method. Thanks for sharing
Great instruction have been doing this for quite a few years now only thing that seemed odd to me that I thought you would have a problem with was how you grip the bow looked a little tight to me I only hold my bow with my index finger and thumb in the groove and it helped a lot from before I was using my hole hand
Thanks, I wrap my hand around the grip, but there's little to no pressure applied.
Legendary Whitetails it would be nice too shoot with you sometime man you seem like a good knowledgeable person
Im glad you showed shooting with a closed hand.
thanks a lot for that, that's given me confidence to go try it and to also understand how everything is supposed to work. Really appreciated
Thanks for the tip I'm new to archery and this helped alot.
OMG! This was the most helpful video I ever watched! Thanks
best vid I have seen on how to properly sight a bow, excellent vid and clearly presented and explained, well done, keep em coming!
Good Video. Good job explaining. But, can you tell me how you made that target? Its great.
Well done sir. Lots of info and not a waste of my time.
Nice idea thanks for posting, Will use this way a it makes more sense than trying to zero in on the X
awesome idea with the tape thanks I'm going to put that to good use. Great video 🤘
Great video bro! Thank you so much. I really needed this education so I appreciate you! Can’t wait to try it in the morning.
Super helpful information. I’m a noob with using sights. I’ve always aimed down the arrow so I needed this
well done! works for me. just got a new sight. thanx
Thanks I just heard about this method this week and am glad to see a video of it. I'll be trying it out soon
How about doing a video with field points and broadheads when adjusting the arrow rest, if needed?
Kevin Wright you always want to start with a paper tune, it helps to eliminate major movements of the rest. Once you get that perfect bullet hole, go out and shoot a field point Arrow followed by a broad head arrow. If there is a difference, such as your broad head arrow hits left of the mark but the field point arrow hits dead on, then make a slight adjustment of the rest to the right. If the broad head hits high, move the arrrow rest down slightly.
What's happening is, your broad head is steering the arrow before the vanes can.
Remember, it's micro adjustments. Start at your closest pin, the check your farther pins.
Hope this helps.
Do you do the same for each distance and dial it in on each one or is it good after dialing in the 20 yard pin?
Great video. Didn't think about re-sighting after buying new arrows. Anyone know if adjusting poundage will affect the sights?
Archery talk has a video, (bow basics-quick tuning your bow). Same idea, but it will show you if your knock point is right and if your rest is centered. This will get the bow tuned as well as sighted in.
Just watched this today. I have been bowhunting for over thirty years and have never done this. Quite honestly, once it's sighted in you don't need to do much but maybe fine tune it each year or when you get a new component (like your arrows) but this is golden. I wish I had known this many years ago. Makes perfect sense...now that I know about it. LOL! Thanks!
Awesome stuff man. I’ve been shooting at the + made out of tape and end up chasing my arrows unnecessarily
Makes it easier for everyone to understand cheers mate 👍👍👍👍🎯🎯🎯
Great info! Such an easy and accurate way to sight in!! Thank you!
Great video! What is the bow you’re shooting and draw weight?
Excellent Tutorial
Thank you very much
Almost spot on, in the 1st step before jumping to your horizontal line, check your vertical another10y back using the same pin looking for creepage (showing string to rest misalignment) if it doesn't change your good to go to the next phase. Always verify you knock/release loop height, I like to keep my knock square on my string thru my full capture rest when stored so I know when I take it out every time I'm good. Good luck everyone shootem straight and tight!
does it work for guns too?
Thanks for this! I might try doing this on my recurve! Though honestly I am shooting bare bow for now since I am a beginner!
Really like this video. Waiting for my first bow now. Will definitely try this out!
Super clear and easy to follow vid man, appreciate it very much!
What is that shooting block made of and where can I get one like that?
Awesome! This was so clear, practical, and straight to the point. Thanks for taking the time to share this.
No problem, glad it was helpful!
Good idea with the tape - what kind of target material is that? I need to make that
Definitely the best explanation I’ve seen! What is your backstop made of? Looking to build something like it!
So when your at close ranger doing the initial vertical sight in, are you moving the whole sight housing?
I've just come across your video. Thanks for the excellent advice.
Great explanation. I'm a new archery shooter and this was super helpful.
Fantastic explanation !!
Thank you
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Great info. Just bought my first bow today and was wondering how I was gonna sight it in
Good video so does this have to be paper tuned first?
About time someone posted a great sighting in video. This is awesome.....thanks
Thank you! Staight and to the point! Now I even know why I ran out of adjustment room with my sights.
You're welcome! You wouldn't believe it, but I've even had a few bow-pro's not know why and simply tell me - "I guess that's just how your bow is..." Only to later figure out the real issue. This is especially common with archers who are new to single pin sights with the slider.
running out of room with your pins on your sight bracket has alot to do with where you anchor on your face too..the lower on your face your anchor point is the lower your site pins will be positioned thats why outdoor fita shooters at 90 meters all have to anchor with there fingers very low on there face,,if they anchored with index finger in corner of your mouth they wouldnt have room for the pins unless the bracket was like much longer..today with everyone shooting releases and peeps its not that much of issue as when guys shoot with fingers..