When hunting season gets close, most guys are thinking about trail cams, packs, arrows, and getting boots back on the mountain. But one of the biggest difference-makers — and one of the easiest things to overlook — is making sure your bow is actually tuned and ready to go.
Because when your setup is off, the range will tell you… and the field will punish you.
Even if your bow was shooting lights-out last year, things shift over time. Strings stretch, cams can drift a touch, accessories loosen up, and small changes add up fast. It’s not always obvious at first — your groups just start to open up, your arrows don’t fly quite as clean, and suddenly you’re chasing your sight.
A tune-up gets everything back where it should be before you’re relying on it for a real shot opportunity.
If your arrow flight is off, it doesn’t matter how good your pin picture looks. Poor tuning can lead to inconsistent impact, weird broadhead behavior, and weak penetration. That’s why a proper tune-up checks the stuff you can’t always see — timing, center shot, rest alignment, and fine adjustments that tighten everything up.
Bottom line: clean arrow flight equals predictable results.
A preseason tune is also the time to inspect the important stuff — strings, cables, limbs, and anything that could fail at the worst possible moment. Fraying strings, worn servings, loose screws… all of it is way easier to fix in the shop than miles from the truck.
When a shot happens fast, you don’t get extra time to “hope” your setup is good. Knowing your bow is tuned, sighted, and shooting consistently is what lets you focus on the shot — not second-guess your gear.
The best time to tune up is well before opening day, so you’ve got time to practice, confirm broadheads, and make small tweaks without rushing. Whether you need a quick checkup or a full tune and setup refresh, we’ll help make sure your bow is ready to perform when it matters.
