The Archery Project

How to Know If Your Bow Was Set Up Wrong (Checklist + Fixes)


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Your groups drift, your bow feels jumpy, and broadheads don't impact with your field points. Let’s fix that with a simple, proven order of operations that turns chaos into confidence. We walk through the exact checkpoints that separate a smooth, accurate setup from a tiring fight: start with draw length that matches your body, lock a reliable anchor, set peep height to your natural sightline, then move into center shot, cam timing, and smart, minimal rest adjustments.

We dig into the details that actually matter at the target. You’ll learn how to find a true starting draw length from wingspan, why your string should touch the tip of the nose and corner of the mouth, and how light facial pressure preserves clean arrow flight. We explain why being overbowed destroys form, how a neutral grip reduces torque, and what a well-timed cam system feels like at full draw. When it’s time to tune, we set center shot to spec and use cam shims for macro corrections instead of cranking the rest sideways. The payoff is predictable: field points stack, broadheads follow, and your confidence climbs.

Along the way, we share how a good pro shop evaluates fit, spots half-inch mistakes that change everything, and guides new shooters without pushing speed over control. You’ll leave with a checklist you can run at home or bring to your tech: fit first, peep to eye, center shot level, time cams, shim for left-right, micro the rest, verify with paper and distance, then confirm with broadheads. Whether you’re a new archer or getting back into the game, this process helps you diagnose fast and fix what matters so the bow and the archer work as one.

Ready to shoot with less guesswork and more confidence? Follow the checklist, subscribe for more archery deep-dives, and share this episode with a friend who’s chasing groups. Got a tuning snag we didn’t cover? Leave a review with your question and we’ll tackle it next.

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