How to Tune Parker Bows

As with any other archery compound bow, Parker brand bows require scheduled maintenance and tuning to ensure both accuracy and efficient performance. The process of tuning involves setting the nock of the bow so it's aligned correctly. This should be conducted after long periods of use or long periods of storage. After setting, it's crucial to check the aim of the bow on a test target to ensure tuning was completed correctly.

Things You'll Need

  • Parker bow
  • Arrow
  • Safety glasses
  • Permanent marker
  • Styrofoam
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Instructions

    • 1

      Read the bow's owner's manual thoroughly before making any adjustments. This will detail any safety measures that should be taken before tuning the bow. Move the nock with your hand until it rests about one quarter of an inch above the center of the bow.

    • 2

      Grip the bow and hold it in the firing position. Position the device at eye-level with the hole for the rest support. Move the top and side support arms up or down until the arrow sits level with the rest support hole. This can easily be done by placing an arrow without a point through the hole. Keep adjusting until it sits level. Adjust the nock again so the arrow doesn't hit the rest of the bow once it's fired.

    • 3

      Lay the block of Styrofoam on the ground away from any objects. Use a permanent marker to make a mark on the Styrofoam where you want the shot to land. Fire the bow vertically into the Styrofoam. Make sure the arrow is fired away from your feet. Check the point made in the Styrofoam by the arrow and see if it's aligned with the permanent-marker spot. If the arrow lands above or below the point, the bow may be tuned too tight or too loose. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 and fire the bow again until it's perfectly tuned.