Is Your Bow SIGHTED IN?

Watch T-bone go through some helpful tips for Sighting in a bow.

Whether you have a new bow, made a change in the off-season, or just want to confirm nothing is off before going out to the field, you need to confirm your sight is dead on. We asked Travis “T-Bone” Turner to give us some tips to help you sight in your bow and have confidence in the field.

1. USE A RANGEFINDER TO CONFIRM YOUR DISTANCE

Start off on the right foot by making sure your distances are spot on. Using the rangefinder in this process will also match how you are ranging in the field so 30 yards on the range is 30 yards from the blind. This is especially important when practicing from a stand or with elevation where ARC (angle range compensation) can give you true horizontal distance for you to shoot.

2. MAKE A SOLID REFERENCE POINT TO SHOOT AT

You need a clear reference point to target and understand your shots. Use tape to create a clean line about 2 inch by 6 inches that is level on your target. You can create a crosshair if you are also dialing in your windage. Make sure to use a level to ensure the entire line is a reference. Shoot above the line and correct and adjust your sight down to meet the line.

3. START YOUR SIGHT IN PROCESS ABOVE 20 YARDS

Modern bows are fast and there isnt much difference from 12 yards to 25. Start with your bow shooting above the line at 20 or 30 yards and adjust your sight down to the 20 yard mark vs up from below. Just remember to set your pins to distances you are comfortable making a shot at an animal at go time and not just the foam target.

4. PRACTICE HOW YOU ARE GOING TO HUNT

Once you are sighted in, get comfortable with your gear and your rangefinder from the tree stand or whatever elevation you intend to shoot at relative to your target and get used to how that works and feels. This will make you more comfortable once you are ready to take that shot at the deer of a lifetime.