Understanding paper tears

[Reece123]

I had a question for you folks who probably have more experience than me. I just got a Mathews lift x and am getting it dialed in. When paper tuning, do you guys go with short distance, far distance, or both? For example with this photo posted, the right hole is standing about 3’ away from the paper and (to me) looks about perfect. The left side is me standing about 20’ away and it looks to be a tad nock low/left? Which do I believe and adjust for? Disregard the very far right hole, that was my starting point.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Those two tears look fine. Paper tuning is just step 1 to get you in the ballpark. Don’t chase your tail seeking a “perfect” tear. You’re close enough; now move on to bareshaft tuning then broadhead tuning.

 

[sndmn11]

@Reece123 this is the only advice you should read, and consider your question fully answered.

Those two tears look fine. Paper tuning is just step 1 to get you in the ballpark. Don’t chase your tail seeking a “perfect” tear. You’re close enough; now move on to bareshaft tuning then broadhead tuning.

 

[Reece123]

@Reece123 this is the only advice you should read, and consider your question fully answered.

I appreciate that! I was kind of thinking these were both “good enough” as far as paper goes but I’m still a little new to the “bow mechanic” side of things. But I’ll say I got this whole thing set up myself from nock point to peep tying with just a little YouTube.