bow riser blocking site window...normal?
09-17-2007, 06:06 AM
#1
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Frederick MD USA
Posts: 300
bow riser blocking site window...normal?
On my bow (PSE Stingray, Trophy Ridge Mantis pendulum site) my site window is partially blocked by the bow riser. Is there any suggestions on how to eliminate the site window blocking, or is this normal?
Rick C.
Rick C.
09-17-2007, 06:57 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ontario,Canada
Posts: 2,107
RE: bow riser blocking site window...normal?
If I am reading this correctly,you cant see all your site due to the riser blocking most of it?
I would say your bow needs the centershot set(move the rest) and the site has to be moved over some more.
Put an arrow on your string-now line the string up with your bottom cam-hold the bow steady and see if the arrow lines up with your site pins-this will tell you how to get the centershot(arrow rest) and sites in the comfort zone.Some tuning will be required
PS--if everything is good,or setup by a shop,my only other concern is your are really torquing the bow.Ease up on your grip,have it just sit in the palm of your hand when shooting---Hopefully all this helps
I would say your bow needs the centershot set(move the rest) and the site has to be moved over some more.
Put an arrow on your string-now line the string up with your bottom cam-hold the bow steady and see if the arrow lines up with your site pins-this will tell you how to get the centershot(arrow rest) and sites in the comfort zone.Some tuning will be required
PS--if everything is good,or setup by a shop,my only other concern is your are really torquing the bow.Ease up on your grip,have it just sit in the palm of your hand when shooting---Hopefully all this helps
09-17-2007, 07:02 AM
#3
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Frederick MD USA
Posts: 300
RE: bow riser blocking site window...normal?
ORIGINAL: extreme1
If I am reading this correctly,you cant see all your site due to the riser blocking most of it?
I would say your bow needs the centershot set(move the rest) and the site has to be moved over some more.
Put an arrow on your string-now line the string up with your bottom cam-hold the bow steady and see if the arrow lines up with your site pins-this will tell you how to get the centershot(arrow rest) and sites in the comfort zone.Some tuning will be required
If I am reading this correctly,you cant see all your site due to the riser blocking most of it?
I would say your bow needs the centershot set(move the rest) and the site has to be moved over some more.
Put an arrow on your string-now line the string up with your bottom cam-hold the bow steady and see if the arrow lines up with your site pins-this will tell you how to get the centershot(arrow rest) and sites in the comfort zone.Some tuning will be required
I would say that about 1/4 of the right side of my site is blocked by the riser. The bow was tuned recently at my local shop, sothe center shot should be correct.
-Rick C.
09-17-2007, 07:40 AM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ontario,Canada
Posts: 2,107
RE: bow riser blocking site window...normal?
Have you tried lining your string up with the bottom cam (placing an arrow of course) and see whats going on?
Torquing the bow-To tight of grip?
Have you paper tuned the bow? Are the arrows hitting the target straight on or are they going in on an angle?
In order for you not being able to see 1/4 of the site,something just isnt right.
My guess then,if the bow was tuned at the shop(assuming correctly) then its the torquing.
Sorry I couldent be of more help[
]
Torquing the bow-To tight of grip?
Have you paper tuned the bow? Are the arrows hitting the target straight on or are they going in on an angle?
In order for you not being able to see 1/4 of the site,something just isnt right.
My guess then,if the bow was tuned at the shop(assuming correctly) then its the torquing.
Sorry I couldent be of more help[
]
09-17-2007, 09:20 AM
#6
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Hughesville, PA USA
Posts: 18,322
RE: bow riser blocking site window...normal?
I'd love to see a photo or video of you at full draw. When this happens I normally see the anchor point too high. Meaning your nock is too low when your at full draw causing you to launch your arrow upward too much thusly having to raise the sights.
Bring your nock/arrow/kisser or whatever you use up toward your mouth more depending and it'll lower your point of impact plus lower your sights.
OR, lower your peep, it'll raise your nock point, lowering your bow, opening your sight window of the riser.
Bring your nock/arrow/kisser or whatever you use up toward your mouth more depending and it'll lower your point of impact plus lower your sights.
OR, lower your peep, it'll raise your nock point, lowering your bow, opening your sight window of the riser.
09-17-2007, 09:45 AM
#7
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Frederick MD USA
Posts: 300
RE: bow riser blocking site window...normal?
ORIGINAL: Rob/PA Bowyer
I'd love to see a photo or video of you at full draw. When this happens I normally see the anchor point too high. Meaning your nock is too low when your at full draw causing you to launch your arrow upward too much thusly having to raise the sights.
Bring your nock/arrow/kisser or whatever you use up toward your mouth more depending and it'll lower your point of impact plus lower your sights.
OR, lower your peep, it'll raise your nock point, lowering your bow, opening your sight window of the riser.
I'd love to see a photo or video of you at full draw. When this happens I normally see the anchor point too high. Meaning your nock is too low when your at full draw causing you to launch your arrow upward too much thusly having to raise the sights.
Bring your nock/arrow/kisser or whatever you use up toward your mouth more depending and it'll lower your point of impact plus lower your sights.
OR, lower your peep, it'll raise your nock point, lowering your bow, opening your sight window of the riser.
Verically there is no problem, just horizontally the right side of the site window is blocked by the riser. The bow is tuned, so the left/right adjustment of the rest should becorrect, as well as the nock point. My achor point is the right side tip ofmy nose on the left side of the bow string, pretty standard anchor point.
Maybe the only solution is to get a different bow where the riser is curved further outward to prevent blocking the site window?
-Rick C.
09-17-2007, 09:52 AM
#8
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Missouri
Posts: 1,429
RE: bow riser blocking site window...normal?
I have no experience with your make and model of bow. But with all the others I've worked with I've never seen a properly tuned bow have this problem. I agree with previous posts that the bow either isn't centershot or your shooting form needs some work.
09-17-2007, 11:07 AM
#10
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Frederick MD USA
Posts: 300
RE: bow riser blocking site window...normal?
ORIGINAL: ShatoDavis
I have no experience with your make and model of bow. But with all the others I've worked with I've never seen a properly tuned bow have this problem. I agree with previous posts that the bow either isn't centershot or your shooting form needs some work.
I have no experience with your make and model of bow. But with all the others I've worked with I've never seen a properly tuned bow have this problem. I agree with previous posts that the bow either isn't centershot or your shooting form needs some work.
Thanks for the suggestions.
-Rick C.