New to tuning my own rig. Where to START?

[Jpsmith1]

Not new to shooting the bow. Got pretty good form and an RX10 to play with. I can see some tail whip in the arrows out at 35-50 yards so I know they're not flying clean.

I have a reasonable understanding of the tuning system on the bow but, truth be told, I really don't know where to even start.

Would Bow Shop Bible be worth the money?

 

[Billy Goat]

I honestly don't know what's out there now. Mostly they work the same, shim cams, adjust nock point for big changes. Micro adjust rest for minor changes.


I normally know a base of what I need or a bow needs, and make small adjustments from there. If you are seeing flight issues past 35 yards, honestly sounds way out of whack.

Check the cam lean top and bottom, probably want it going past string and 1/8" past nocking point.

Close to center between axles for height. Or 90 from berger.

 

[Bump79]

Not new to shooting the bow. Got pretty good form and an RX10 to play with. I can see some tail whip in the arrows out at 35-50 yards so I know they're not flying clean.

I have a reasonable understanding of the tuning system on the bow but, truth be told, I really don't know where to even start.

Would Bow Shop Bible be worth the money?

First thing - Just make sure everything is in spec, cams in time, rest is set at centershot both vertically and horizontally. Then ensure you have the proper spine arrow, good nock fit and no pinch on your nock. Then make sure you have no vane contact (way more common than you think).

From there I'd just watch some tuning videos online. Take notes on the adjustments and make a cheat sheet. Keep in mind you may still need to shim even though it has their tuning system.

 

[CMF]

I usually reference the Easton tuning guide for general info
Then Google and YouTube, etc., for specifics to your bow.

 

[Whodat7]

I agree with everything bump 79 said. Start with everything centered and aligned (including getting your d loop adjusted if needed). Then I paper tuned. Then broadhead tuned.

Make smaller adjustments than you want to. It can take a bit but makes me feel more confident in my bow and shooting.

 

[Stache Attack]

https://s3.hoyt.com/uploads/2025/2026zHoytHuntingBowWhitepaper.pdf

This and paper tuning/ bare shaft tuning helped me learn the xts system. Start square to the riser maybe a little outside for longer draw length, little nock high, and cam timing hitting perfectly in time.

 

[blackveltbowhunter]

Do you have a press? Paper tune setup? Im assuming center shot, nock points, and timing is already done since you are shooting the bow at distance.

i would start by shooting the bow thru paper, if a one inch or greater lateral tear, you will need to start by moving spacers to get closer before adjusting with the XTS.

 

[Jpsmith1]

Do you have a press? Paper tune setup? Im assuming center shot, nock points, and timing is already done since you are shooting the bow at distance.

i would start by shooting the bow thru paper, if a one inch or greater lateral tear, you will need to start by moving spacers to get closer before adjusting with the XTS.

When the bow left the shop back in March, it was shooting bullets. I expected some string stretch/wear and have been waffling between "back to the shop" and "sort it out myself"

I have a cable press and can easily setup to shoot paper.

 

[blackveltbowhunter]

Based on that info. I would start with measuring ATA, checking poundage, and drawboard for timing. If its lost poundage and is out of time that is likely the main culprit, fixing those first should help clean up the rest.