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Shots are breaking down and to the right
« on: August 22, 2020, 09:08:46 AM »
My arrows all seem to break down and take hard right just before hitting the target, like a Randy Johnson slider.  I don’t think Mr. Snappy is going to get the job done.  Any advice on how to correct?  :dunno:

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Re: Shots are breaking down and to the right
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2020, 09:23:24 AM »
That’s a tough one. Maybe get some help from a good bow shop?
Could be lots of things. Is the rest centered vertically and horizontally? Arrows have the right spine for your draw weight and length? Are the fletches hitting the cables or your rest? Are you torquing the bow when you shoot?
I could not get my bow tuned up to where my field points and broadheads would hit in the same spot until I yoke tuned the top cam so it is canted a little bit. Now the arrows launch straight and the field points and broadheads hit the same. I shoot a Hoyt bow. I did switch to heavier shafts too, I think that was part of the solution for me.
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Re: Shots are breaking down and to the right
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2020, 09:28:43 AM »
Have you shot through paper up close?

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Re: Shots are breaking down and to the right
« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2020, 09:58:45 AM »
Have you shot through paper up close?

No, nothing that sophisticated.

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Re: Shots are breaking down and to the right
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2020, 10:00:27 AM »
Broadheads or field points ?
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Re: Shots are breaking down and to the right
« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2020, 10:04:04 AM »
Broadheads or field points ?

Field

I did just put lighted nocks on - could that be the problem?



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Re: Shots are breaking down and to the right
« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2020, 10:06:04 AM »
Everyone has their own opinion on tuning their bow. But I did this, bare shaft tune this year, and my bow has never shot better.

https://argalioutdoors.com/advice/broadhead-tuning-101-how-guide-bare-shaft-tune-any-bow?mc_cid=59279c81e2&mc_eid=43c0b8599d

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Re: Shots are breaking down and to the right
« Reply #7 on: August 22, 2020, 10:07:53 AM »
Look up levi morgan on youtube and he will set you free. Im sure he will teach you more then most guys on here can. Straight shooting  :tup:

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Re: Shots are breaking down and to the right
« Reply #8 on: August 22, 2020, 10:57:04 AM »
Broadheads or field points ?

Field

I did just put lighted nocks on - could that be the problem?

If your FOC was marginal to begin with, then yes adding lighted nocks will throw you off.  Read about FOC to figure if it is indeed affecting your shots. 
« Last Edit: August 22, 2020, 11:15:07 AM by buckfvr »

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Re: Shots are breaking down and to the right
« Reply #9 on: August 22, 2020, 11:31:47 AM »
Broadheads or field points ?

Field

I did just put lighted nocks on - could that be the problem?

If your FOC was marginal to begin with, then yes adding lighted nocks will throw you off.  Read about FOC to figure if it is indeed affecting your shots.

That must be the problem.  I put the old nocks back on and the problem goes away.  I also have a few cheap Walmart arrows that don't seem to be affected by the heavier nocks. 


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Re: Shots are breaking down and to the right
« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2020, 11:49:07 AM »
Thanks for all the help, looks like I'm back in business.   :tup:

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Re: Shots are breaking down and to the right
« Reply #11 on: August 23, 2020, 06:34:20 AM »
Learn to tune your bow. Bareshaft tuning is easy to figure out and you can do it in your yard without paper.

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Re: Shots are breaking down and to the right
« Reply #12 on: August 23, 2020, 03:29:31 PM »
Thanks for all the help, looks like I'm back in business.   :tup:

What was the issue?

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Re: Shots are breaking down and to the right
« Reply #13 on: August 23, 2020, 03:42:30 PM »
Has this always been an issue, or just recently?

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Re: Shots are breaking down and to the right
« Reply #14 on: August 23, 2020, 06:35:53 PM »
What kind of rest do you have?

 


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