Before You Touch the Sight
Make sure your arrow rest, nocking point, and cam timing are correct first — a shop can check this in a few minutes if you’re unsure. Sighting in a bow that isn’t tuned just chases a moving target.
Start Close
Begin at 10–20 yards. From a stable rest, shoot a group of 3–5 arrows at a single point of aim and look at where the group actually lands.
Adjust the Pin, Not Your Aim
Move your top sight pin in the direction the group landed — if arrows hit low and left, move the pin down and left. This feels backwards at first: you’re moving the pin to match where the arrow actually goes, so centering that pin next time puts the arrow there. Make small adjustments, then reshoot to confirm.
Work Your Way Out
Once your closest pin is dialed in, back up to your next intended distance (commonly 20, 30, and 40 yards) and repeat for each pin.
Confirm, Don’t Assume
Shoot each distance again on a different day and in different conditions to confirm the zero holds. Anything that changes on the bow afterward — new arrow weight, a different broadhead, a restrung cable — means re-checking your sight.
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