How to Correctly Mount a Sight on a Recurve Bow

Recurve bows have bow limbs that curve away from the archer at the ends. The curved ends store energy and deliver added speed when an arrow is shot from the bow. Bow sights are commonly installed on the riser of a recurve bow to help archers aim more accurately before they take a shot. A bow sight must be installed correctly or it might damage the bow or cause the shooter to be inaccurate.

Things You'll Need

  • Allen wrench
  • Screwdriver
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Instructions

    • 1

      Lay the recurve bow on its side on a flat surface. The side of the bow that will hold the bow sight should be facing up.

    • 2

      Line up the holes on the sight with the pre-drilled holes on the recurve bow's riser and face the sight away from the bow.

    • 3

      Screw the sight onto the riser, using an Allen wrench or screwdriver and the screws provided with the bow sight.

    • 4

      Pick up the recurve bow and hold your eye to the sight. Make any adjustments on the sight that are necessary for you to see through it clearly.

    • 5

      Place an arrow on the bow string and take a shot at a target. Make further adjustments to the sight if your shot is not accurate. Shoot and adjust again until you are happy with your shots.