How to Tune Your Recurve Bow for Better Accuracy — India 2026
What Is Bow Tuning?
Bow tuning means adjusting all the moving parts of your bow so that the arrow leaves cleanly, flies straight, and hits where you are aiming consistently. A bow that is out of tune will give you poor arrow groupings even when your technique is good — which is frustrating and confusing. With the right tools and this guide, most Indian archers can tune their own recurve bow at home or at the range.
Step 1 — Set the Correct Brace Height
Brace height is the distance from the deepest part of the grip to the string. Most recurve bows specify 7 to 9 inches. Use the Beiter Limbs Line Gauge (₹628) to measure accurately every time you string your bow. Adjust by adding twists to raise brace height, or removing twists to lower it.
🛒 Shop Beiter Limbs Line Gauge — ₹628
Step 2 — Check Tiller
Tiller is the difference in bend between the top and bottom limbs. For most fingers-under-the-nock styles, the top measurement should be 3 to 6mm greater than the bottom. Adjust using your riser's tiller bolts:
- Gillo GT risers: Gillo Tiller Bolt Titanium (₹2,250)
- Win&Win risers: Win&Win Tiller Bolt B/C-Type (₹2,187)
Step 3 — Set the Centre Shot (Arrow Alignment)
Look down the arrow from behind — for right-handed archers, it should point very slightly to the left of the string. This compensates for the flex of the arrow on release, known as the archer's paradox. Adjust by moving the Shibuya Magnetic Ultima Arrow Rest (₹3,500) inward or outward.
🛒 Shop Shibuya Magnetic Ultima Rest — ₹3,500
Step 4 — Set the Button (Plunger) Pressure
The button sits in the side of the riser and absorbs the sideways push of the arrow during the shot. The Beiter Button 5/6 inch (₹9,000) is one of the finest plunger buttons in the world — used by Olympic and World Championship archers, with precise repeatable spring tension adjustment.
- Too soft: arrow flies left (for right-handed archers)
- Too stiff: arrow flies right
- Correct: arrows fly straight and group tightly
Start with medium tension and use paper tuning to fine-tune from there.
Step 5 — Check Your Nocking Point Height
Start with the nocking point 1cm above square (90 degrees to the string) and adjust based on paper tuning results. Use the Easton Nock Tool Super (₹2,044 for 25 pieces) to install and adjust nocking points cleanly and precisely.
🛒 Shop Easton Nock Tool — ₹2,044
Step 6 — Use the Right Allen Keys
The Beiter Allen Wrench Set (₹2,500) is precision-made for archery. The Easton Pro Fold Up XL Allen Wrench Set (₹1,113) is a compact, portable option that fits in your quiver pocket.
🛒 Shop Beiter Allen Wrench Set — ₹2,500 | Shop Easton Allen Wrench Set — ₹1,113
Tuning Tools at a Glance
| Tuning Step | Tool | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Brace Height | Beiter Limbs Line Gauge | ₹628 |
| Tiller (Gillo) | Gillo Tiller Bolt Titanium | ₹2,250 |
| Centre Shot | Shibuya Magnetic Ultima Rest | ₹3,500 |
| Button Pressure | Beiter Button 5/6 inch | ₹9,000 |
| Nocking Point | Easton Nock Tool Super | ₹2,044 |
| All Adjustments | Beiter Allen Wrench Set | ₹2,500 |
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