This series has been a really good one to show how accurate affordable arrows can actually be with some extra work and patience. I also utilize bareshaft tuning and even bareshaft shooting with my target rig. It is beneficial for any skill level shooter to shoot bareshafts, even just at shorter yardages. Bareshafts have little to no forgiveness, so utilizing them in shooting sessions can help develop and hone in your shot process and execution. Some sessions I will start cold with the bareshaft at 50+ yards. Knowing I am shooting a bareshaft right out of the gate helps establish focus on my shot process and execution for that session. I will sometimes even shoot bareshafts every round of a session to help maintain that focus. Appreciate the videos and the work put into them; looking forward to more.
That’s the thing with the process I’ve adopted, it’s actually a lot less work than how most people go through nock tuning arrows. This gets me outside pretty quick and usually only requires some very small adjustments to get it grouping well at distance.
Great stuff Matt! It was a great refresher course for things I've forgotten over the years. From here on I will be using the bend test. Stay safe over the summer being we need more videos
😂 I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a Pro, average might even be generous. I don’t see any point in trying to fake anything or only show the “good” stuff. we’re all still learning.
Super well done work and the video. The results are impressive considering the .006 shafts. Proves it may not be necessary to buy the crazy expensive shafts. Now, we get to see the hunting bow journey? Nice grouping at 50 too. 👍👍👀👀
@@andysmith8295 a friend of mine who shoots the same arrow says he usually finds at least two or three out of a dozen that don’t match spine alignment on the label. Make sure to come back and tell me how it worked out for you.
@@mat_in_texas oddly enough. I did the bend test already and most of my arrows have the following results.4 are very close to the spine align mark, 3 are 180 degrees off and the others are roughly 90 degrees off. So maybe i have a funky batch??. I am not worried at all as I have full confidence they will tune/fly just fine.
Matt. I've enjoyed your bend test vids and yes, I went down that road here in my DIY shop. Used my press to do so. I didn't shoot each one, though. Maybe I'll take the time and shoot each one on a fresh doz that's on deck.
I usually don’t shoot them all through paper either, just the one bare shaft to tun the bow. I guess if you just wanted to really make sure, but I think it’s mostly unnecessary
Great video! The bend test is where it is at. What would you recommend if the bend test show two different weak points? I’ve had it happen on a few arrows.
Oh ya, I’ve had a few shafts that don’t have a single direction they bend consistently. You can do one of two things. 1- just pick one of the positions and fletch it and go shoot it. If you see it’s not playing along with the others, try a little nock tuning. 2- shoot it through paper as a bare shaft and find which spot it flies best.
Having trouble finding certain specs on these Warriors. Can you clear up for me. Is the .246 the ID? What is the ID and O D please. I’ve been using Black Eagle Carnivore.245 ID as my hunting arrows and I’m down to 5. Gotta build something for this fall for my deer “ catching”, lol. TIA Mr.
I cannot figure out what I’m doing wrong.(I sent a DM with my email address for help). I just purchased a Mathews Lift 33 (upgraded from a V3 29… no problem with arrow flight). I finally have consistent bullet holes with a 450 spine/100 gr field point, but my arrow rest is ALL the way left and ALL the way down. At zero (on the rest) everything was shooting 3” tears to the right. What are my next steps? Anyone have any ideas?
@@CryptoHuntinDad The small weight difference doesn’t seem to be that important in my experience. By the time you screw on a Broadhead and do some broadhead tuning, you can then make some adjustments to the vertical impact if needed.
Your arrow is high because it has no representation of fletch mass big no no . Foc your barshaft against a fletch arrow mark and tape up , see the difference . Tune your bare shaft as a full arrow mass .
This series has been a really good one to show how accurate affordable arrows can actually be with some extra work and patience. I also utilize bareshaft tuning and even bareshaft shooting with my target rig. It is beneficial for any skill level shooter to shoot bareshafts, even just at shorter yardages. Bareshafts have little to no forgiveness, so utilizing them in shooting sessions can help develop and hone in your shot process and execution.
Some sessions I will start cold with the bareshaft at 50+ yards. Knowing I am shooting a bareshaft right out of the gate helps establish focus on my shot process and execution for that session. I will sometimes even shoot bareshafts every round of a session to help maintain that focus.
Appreciate the videos and the work put into them; looking forward to more.
That’s the thing with the process I’ve adopted, it’s actually a lot less work than how most people go through nock tuning arrows. This gets me outside pretty quick and usually only requires some very small adjustments to get it grouping well at distance.
Great stuff Matt! It was a great refresher course for things I've forgotten over the years. From here on I will be using the bend test. Stay safe over the summer being we need more videos
Thank you. Theres a lot of great information out there, it’s hard to recall it all.
love that you show the not so good shots. and when you catch them! makes me atleast feel better bc i know i am not the only one. lol
😂 I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a Pro, average might even be generous. I don’t see any point in trying to fake anything or only show the “good” stuff. we’re all still learning.
Super well done work and the video. The results are impressive considering the .006 shafts. Proves it may not be necessary to buy the crazy expensive shafts. Now, we get to see the hunting bow journey? Nice grouping at 50 too. 👍👍👀👀
Great video, this takes a bunch of work.. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
hey, I appreciate that. I enjoy making them. I just hope someone else finds something useful that helps them get better.
@@mat_in_texas yep, going to try the bend test method on my RIP TKO's and see how it goes.
@@andysmith8295 a friend of mine who shoots the same arrow says he usually finds at least two or three out of a dozen that don’t match spine alignment on the label. Make sure to come back and tell me how it worked out for you.
@@mat_in_texas oddly enough. I did the bend test already and most of my arrows have the following results.4 are very close to the spine align mark, 3 are 180 degrees off and the others are roughly 90 degrees off. So maybe i have a funky batch??. I am not worried at all as I have full confidence they will tune/fly just fine.
@@andysmith8295 I think the factory spine marks are bogus…. Looks like you’re seeing that too
Thanks man great stuff!!
@@Prog27801 happy to help
Matt. I've enjoyed your bend test vids and yes, I went down that road here in my DIY shop. Used my press to do so. I didn't shoot each one, though. Maybe I'll take the time and shoot each one on a fresh doz that's on deck.
I usually don’t shoot them all through paper either, just the one bare shaft to tun the bow. I guess if you just wanted to really make sure, but I think it’s mostly unnecessary
Another great one. Keep em coming, bud. Good info!
Thanks friend! I check every couple days to see if you have posted a new video too
@@mat_in_texas As a working family-man, it’s tough to get out with any regularity. But I’ve got a few on deck.
@@stringmusicarchery I hear ya,
@@mat_in_texas I figured you did. The soccer goal in your yard was a dead giveaway!🤣
Great video! The bend test is where it is at. What would you recommend if the bend test show two different weak points? I’ve had it happen on a few arrows.
I’ve had this issue too
Oh ya, I’ve had a few shafts that don’t have a single direction they bend consistently. You can do one of two things.
1- just pick one of the positions and fletch it and go shoot it. If you see it’s not playing along with the others, try a little nock tuning.
2- shoot it through paper as a bare shaft and find which spot it flies best.
@@mat_in_texas Thank you for your response. I appreciate your time.
Do you have a video where you fletch your arrows?
Yes sir! Go watch the one about the Bitz Knob. I fletch a couple in that one.
Having trouble finding certain specs on these Warriors. Can you clear up for me. Is the .246 the ID? What is the ID and O D please. I’ve been using Black Eagle Carnivore.245 ID as my hunting arrows and I’m down to 5. Gotta build something for this fall for my deer “ catching”, lol. TIA Mr.
@@timbow50 they are they exact same thing as the GT hunters, just without the big sticker label.
Arrow weight difference from bare shaft to fletched shaft is probably the difference in the gap
I cannot figure out what I’m doing wrong.(I sent a DM with my email address for help). I just purchased a Mathews Lift 33 (upgraded from a V3 29… no problem with arrow flight). I finally have consistent bullet holes with a 450 spine/100 gr field point, but my arrow rest is ALL the way left and ALL the way down. At zero (on the rest) everything was shooting 3” tears to the right.
What are my next steps? Anyone have any ideas?
You forgot 1 thing, you have to weigh 3 vanes then add that much electric tape to back of bareshaft. That way they weigh the same.
@@CryptoHuntinDad The small weight difference doesn’t seem to be that important in my experience. By the time you screw on a Broadhead and do some broadhead tuning, you can then make some adjustments to the vertical impact if needed.
Your arrow is high because it has no representation of fletch mass big no no . Foc your barshaft against a fletch arrow mark and tape up , see the difference . Tune your bare shaft as a full arrow mass .
Bare shaft don't prove anything but waste time bare shaft will not group. With fletch arrows
Seems to group just fine with mine at 20 yds.