Adjust the Arrow's Left/Right Position

Adjust the horizontal (in/out) position of the cushion plunger or arrow rest assembly, so that the tip (center) of the arrow point is correctly aligned with the type of equipment you shoot, as described below.

Finger Release (RF,CF)

Align the "tip" of the arrow point 1/16" to 1/8" (1.6-3.2 mm) or less outside the bowstring with the bowstring properly centered according to Fig. 7. The arrow tip is placed slightly outside the string to provide compensation for the amount the cushion plunger or side loading device compresses into the bow when the arrow is released. See Fig. 4. With a finger release, the arrow bends horizontally, first bending in toward the bow, then bending  away from the bow, which causes the arrow shaft to leave the arrow rest. In the next bending sequence, the arrow nock disengages from the bowstring. The arrow is then on its way, freely oscillating all the way to the target. The amount of oscillation decreases as the arrow travels farther from the bow.

Mechanical Release (CR)

Align the "tip" of the arrow point down the center of the bowstring. See Fig. 5. The center line (axis) of the arrow must start out in a direct line with the bowstring when the bowstring is aligned to the balanced limb center. See Fig. 7. When using a release, the arrow most often bends vertically, rather than horizontally. Therefore, there is no need for an inward compression device such as a cushion plunger. Follow the bow tuning methods in the Fine Tuning and Micro Tuning sections on pages 12-14 to find the best in/out position for your arrow shaft, which allows the arrow nodes to be in direct alignment to the target. The diagrams in Fig. 7 indicate the correct in/out arrow position for your shooting style.

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