stan_wa
WKR
im seeking some assistance with a perplexing issue I've encountered with my two right-handed bows: a Bowtech Prodigy and a Bowtech Revolt X 80. Both bows are shooting a 250 spline 29.5" arrow with 185 grains up front and various vane configurations.
The Prodigy features a binary cam with split yokes, while the Revolt has the Worm Drive Deadlock system. I've meticulously timed both bows and adjusted cam lean to the best of my abilities.
Here's the problem: when shooting the Prodigy, I've noticed it's not as accurate as the Revolt. After release, there's more noticeable shaking from left to right, resulting in larger groupings horizontally compared to vertically, almost double the size.
In an attempt to troubleshoot, I conducted a paper tune on the Prodigy. After sending six shots through the paper, all resulted in a slight nock right tear. I adjusted the rest leftward, but the tear persisted, leading me to move it further left, eventually reaching two hash marks (using a Hamskea Epsilon rest) out from center shot. Desperate for a solution, I even tried moving the rest right by a whole hash mark, but the tear persisted.
Thinking the arrows might be too stiff due to being spined for the 80lb bow, I added a 50 grain insert, but the nock right tear remained. I then experimented by removing the stabilizer and quiver, yet the tear persisted.
Frustrated, I suspected I might be twisting the bow upon release. When I intentionally twisted the bow to the left( arrow pointing more left), I achieved a bullet hole tear. However, the amount of twist required could only be replicated by deliberately pulling with my fingers, causing the sight to noticeably move compared to a neutral grip.
This confusion deepened when I realized the Revolt, despite its different grip design, also exhibits a nock right tear. I find it hard to believe that I'm exerting such significant front hand torque, especially since I couldn't reproduce enough torque to cause a bullet hole without consciously gripping with my fingers.
During target practice at 20 yards using a yellow jacket target with 1", 2", and 3" rings, I rarely hit outside the 3" ring, with maybe 1 out of 10 arrows deviating more than 1.5" from the point of impact. At 80 yards, out of 50 arrows shot, only 2 were more than 8" from the center.
I'm perplexed by these inconsistencies and would greatly appreciate any insights or suggestions you might have to improve the accuracy and consistency of my shots with both bows.
Thank you for your help!"
The Prodigy features a binary cam with split yokes, while the Revolt has the Worm Drive Deadlock system. I've meticulously timed both bows and adjusted cam lean to the best of my abilities.
Here's the problem: when shooting the Prodigy, I've noticed it's not as accurate as the Revolt. After release, there's more noticeable shaking from left to right, resulting in larger groupings horizontally compared to vertically, almost double the size.
In an attempt to troubleshoot, I conducted a paper tune on the Prodigy. After sending six shots through the paper, all resulted in a slight nock right tear. I adjusted the rest leftward, but the tear persisted, leading me to move it further left, eventually reaching two hash marks (using a Hamskea Epsilon rest) out from center shot. Desperate for a solution, I even tried moving the rest right by a whole hash mark, but the tear persisted.
Thinking the arrows might be too stiff due to being spined for the 80lb bow, I added a 50 grain insert, but the nock right tear remained. I then experimented by removing the stabilizer and quiver, yet the tear persisted.
Frustrated, I suspected I might be twisting the bow upon release. When I intentionally twisted the bow to the left( arrow pointing more left), I achieved a bullet hole tear. However, the amount of twist required could only be replicated by deliberately pulling with my fingers, causing the sight to noticeably move compared to a neutral grip.
This confusion deepened when I realized the Revolt, despite its different grip design, also exhibits a nock right tear. I find it hard to believe that I'm exerting such significant front hand torque, especially since I couldn't reproduce enough torque to cause a bullet hole without consciously gripping with my fingers.
During target practice at 20 yards using a yellow jacket target with 1", 2", and 3" rings, I rarely hit outside the 3" ring, with maybe 1 out of 10 arrows deviating more than 1.5" from the point of impact. At 80 yards, out of 50 arrows shot, only 2 were more than 8" from the center.
I'm perplexed by these inconsistencies and would greatly appreciate any insights or suggestions you might have to improve the accuracy and consistency of my shots with both bows.
Thank you for your help!"
