Continuing on with the discussion for beginner target archers and bow hunters with regards to what a bow sight is, At this point you can place your sight block on the sight bar or move the sight block to a point adjacent to the end of the extension and set the level bubble. All quality sights on the market today will have adjustment screws to enable you to set the level bubble. Now is when you must pivot your sight upward or downward to determine if the sight aperture screw is at right angles to your sight extension. First point the sight upward at about a 30-degree angle and see if the bubble stays cantered. If it does not, you may need to adjust the third axis, you may need to slightly shim the mount that the sight screw runs through, or adjust the level bubble itself, as some apertures have this feature on them. Looking from the front of the sight, if the bubble is to the right, you must place the shim vertically under the left side of the mount and vice versa. (Left hand would be the opposite) Then point the sight horizontally again. At this point the bubble should be cantered. Now point the sight downward 30 degrees and check the bubble again. Due to the fact that the vials that are used for level bubbles are not necessarily perfectly shaped, sometimes it is necessary to alternate the up and down movements and make very slight adjustments to ultimately center the bubble in all areas of the 60 degree arc. During this upward and downward check, do not loosen the level adjustment screws on your sight block, except to shim the mount if necessary. Always do this with the sight bar horizontal. Once you have these screws set you should never touch them again unless you replace the sight aperture. Your level bubble is now properly adjusted. Now lets put the sight on the bow. Contrary to popular belief it is not necessary to align your sight bar with the string. I would ask you if you have ever seen a crossbow with the sight bar aligned with the string? Simply attach the sight mount to the bow and place the sight in it. Tighten down the sight knob and draw the bow. If the level does not feel comfortable it is totally acceptable to cant (lean) your bow. I personally cant my bow between 3 and 5 degrees to the right as I am right handed. This cant should be a point at which you are comfortable at full draw. Visit Archery Supplies Targets Equipment Talk Traditional Accessories Carbon Express Gold Tip Hunting Victory Arrows to purchase your archery supplies online. To learn more about archery supplies provided by Eagle Archery visit this link Archery Supplies Targets Equipment Talk Traditional Accessories Carbon Express Gold Tip Hunting Victory Arrows.
Posted on: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 07:13:06 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015