Bent Limbs Podcast Ep. 1 - How To Paper Tune A Crossbow 

Thank you!! Appreciate the kind words!

Thank you, David! Very much appreciated!

Great question, probably one best answered by your local KI dealer or a KI rep. I’ve kept all my bows at factory settings.

I would dial the speed UP until 40 yard dot is in, the recheck 30. 0-30 yards your arrow is still shooting very flat, so it shouldn’t move your 30 POA much (if at all).

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@@draggindeeroutdoors Awesome good luck

@@thumboutdoors8277 Thanks, you too!!

Only on RU-vid at the moment.

I’m not familiar with those particular bolts...however if you have the ability to shoot each of the fletchings as the “down” fletching this will work. Once you find the fletching position that flys best, mark it with a sharpie so you know that is your new “odd feather/down feather.”

@@draggindeeroutdoors okay sounds good thanks for your input and love your podcast

I need a new broadhead target too. I’ve been using an old block with an old 3D target behind it. Need an upgrade 🙂

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Yes, spine indexing would absolutely work. Nock tuning is just a “rougher” form of spine indexing. I actually just bought a dial indicator to try my own spine indexing, more to come soon!

@@draggindeeroutdoors Great, I can't wait !!

Adding weight to the front of the bolt technically decreases the spine. But, if more weight up front is what a bolt needs to fly better...I say do it. Every bolt brand/model is different, some need none or very little, others need more. Just remember the goal is perfect bolt flight!! Here’s a good article too for reference: www.bowhuntingmag.com/editorial/the-benefits-of-front-heavy-arrows/309131

Adding a heavier broadhead will decrease spine. Adding a heavier insert will beef up your arrow and stiffen spine. It sounds like you don't realize the difference.

@@danielbridgford3887 "It's important to use a relatively stiff shaft when using a lot of weight in the front end of the arrow. The dynamic spine (stiffness) of the arrow decreases as weight is added to the front of the arrow. The dynamic spine is a measure of how stiff the arrow acts as it is being accelerated by the bowstring. The more weight on the front end of the arrow, the weaker the shaft will act. The static spine is a measure of the shaft's stiffness at rest. The static spine will remain the same no matter how much weight is added to the front of the arrow" This is from www.bowhuntingmag.com/editorial/the-benefits-of-front-heavy-arrows/309131 I take "weight at the front end of the arrow" to be insert + point. Maybe you take that to mean just point weight. Regardless, I can say that from our experience after paper tuning, if you find a total weight up front that a bolt likes (insert + point) it doesn't matter how you mix and match the points and inserts as long as the total is maintained. Ex: If I get a bullet hole through paper with 200 grain point + 25 grain...i still get a bullet point through paper if i shoot the same bolt with a 100 grain insert and 125 grain point.

@@draggindeeroutdoors Not true at all. Longer heavier inserts will stiffen an arrow. I've done it many times.

I don't need to quote anyone. I know better. I also watched your paper tuning video. You guys don't even know enough to use a solid rest. Amateurs. Inserts are inside an arrow not on the front of it. Get a clue.