Sighting in your compound bow is the process of ensuring that your arrows are hitting at the point of aim. With the right steps, you can sight in your compound bow quickly and accurately. It’s important to verify your sight after every hunting season as a part of maintaining your bow, and when you make adjustments to your setup.
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Getting Started
- Make sure the arrow rest is secured in place, the nocking point is properly installed, and the end of the bowstring is serving.
- Choose an arrow that’s properly spine-matched to your draw weight and length.
- Install your peep sight or peep with inserts, and set the distance 6-9mm from the edge of the arrow.
- Choose a field-point for your arrows, with the correct grain weight for your draw weight and arrow length.
- Before you start sighting in, move the peep sight or peep with inserts up as far as it can go.
Zeroing In
1) Shoot a Reference Point
Start by shooting a reference point, to give you an initial point of comparison. You’ll use this when making your sight adjustments. When you shoot your reference point, use the same arrow, peep sight or peep with inserts position, and draw weight as you plan to hunt with.
2) Calculate Your Reference Point
Next, measure the distance, in both vertical and lateral directions, from center of the bullseye to your reference point. This will give you an idea of the adjustment needed to align your point of aim with your point of impact.
3) Make Adjustments
Horizontal Adjustments
To make a horizontal adjustment, you can adjust your nocking point and/or move the peep.
- To make a nocking point adjustment—loosen the nocking point, then slide it in the direction you need to correct. If you’re adjusting to the right, slide the nocking point to the right.
- To adjust with the peep—loosen the end serving, then move the peep in the direction you need to correct. If you’re adjusting to the right, move the peep to the right.
Vertical Adjustments
Start in the center of your adjustment range for up and down. To adjust up and down, you want to move the sight itself.
- To adjust up—loosen the vertical adjustment screw, then move the sight up.
- To adjust down—loosen the riser-mounted vertical adjustment screw, then move the sight down.
Confirming the Sight-In
Once you’ve made your adjustments, it’s time to confirm your sight-in. Take three extra shots with the same arrow and point of aim to make sure the arrows hit at the same point of impact. If the arrows don’t end up in the same place, you may need to make additional adjustments or use a different arrow.
Once you’ve confirmed that your compound bow is sighted in, head to the range to practice shooting. With practice, you’ll be able to quickly zero in your sight each season and maintain accuracy on the hunt. Confirm your sight-in after making any adjustments to your bow setup and always use a properly spine-matched arrow for your draw weight and arrow length.
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