How many bows were destroyed in the video? I can see it now... "Jimmy" tied parachute cord to his deck post, attached it to the bow then pulled and failed to understand let off. Bow slams into post and states, "Babe, I'll be back later. Going to the shop to buy a new bow." Mathews owes you a small percentage of new bow sales! Love the videos. Keep them coming!
At 7:15 I’m just saying no. Please don’t tsp this. Get yourself. Boat winch, a two by four and a large dowel or pieces of steel for the grip. It’ll be like 20-25 dollars and you won’t blow your bow up. If that Traverse goes up for sale when the new bow comes in let me know!
Yea, I’m getting that attachment for the ez green press. I don’t need it, the winch works fine but, I still want tot add that piece. Just all fits together so nice.
I was impressed how close to a bullet hole I got with my Bear Revival compound shooting fingers. I followed the steps from video 1 and had a nasty tear. My rest was too close to the riser and spine way too weak. After several tweaks to the rest and arrows, I got a bare shaft through paper within an 1/8th of an inch from bullet hole. That's by far the cleanest I've ever had. Thanks for the advice!
Might I add, regarding facial pressure and string manipulation, there is even more peep movement/string movement when at full draw as there is less pressure on the string. Or it's not as tight if that makes sense. Good stuff as always!
In the summer I started shooting again and I have a THICK beard, which I didn't have years ago when I stopped, and I was shooting WAY left. Sadly it took me weeks to figure out what was going on. I was so pumped when I figured it out and now I have to adjust my anchor point and I was back in the game shooting 1 inch groups.
You make use of an excellent method of problem solving - "chiseling away". Taking the potential issues of bow setup in bite-sized portions is a good way to avoid becoming overwhelmed. Additionally, you offer a unique suggestion when proposing that a person put an aiming point on their paper-tuning target. Often, aiming at a specific spot causes the shooter to muscle the bow to that spot, which imparts torque to the bow similar to what occurs during normal shooting. No aiming point, no aiming torque and an artificially clean tear. You are the first person I know to suggest an aiming point. Smart.
Note, the first tips only work for dual cam bow. A single cam is different and not always perfect level. The d-loop is usually a 1/4” high of center. There are a few people that still have the older stuff. I still have my old single cam bow.
We need to get you on to talk about the next step beyond “how to nock suck”!! I want to help get people to a dead animal at 40. After that you can help us all get to a dead golf tee at 50!
Buddy my paper holes were great. I was waiting for this video. I have been working hard on my bow grip. Now you want me to twist my hand left or right. Your a mad man haha
Another great video. I enjoy the laid back DIY approach and self awareness that you’re learning like the rest of us. Also enjoy the VLOG style vids as a nice change from most archery and bow hunting vids. Don’t worry about smoking in your hunting clothes, it’s scent cover at it’s most primitive state. Can’t wait to see the shenanigans in the next how to not suck videos.
Dude you are so DOWN TO EARTH I really enjoy watching your video's . There was a guy we where helping at the range that would put his tongue inside but very close to the edge of his mouth Imagine taking the tip of your tongue off , I would just say I bit it and move on !could see the WOW F*^K in your eye's when you where tying the cord on the post You should have just put a bag over your head for that scene . Can't wait to watch the bar shaft episode , never done that . Just got a new V-3 27" at 75# fourth shot after tweaking the sight split a Gold tip GTO nock in three peeled it like a banana ! But i can't get to my paper tuning stuff just now soon and check the all out with a buddy too Keep them rolling Try a Hoyo De Monterrey you will like it !!
I must admit that I asked the wife to help me with checking the draw stops. I would also recommend using a archery square that clips onto the string to check d-loop placement. Enjoying your videos.
@@brandonmcdonald6121 I started my morning with an inch an hour snow storm rolling threw, went for a ride on Taz, our 19,1 warm blood and he tossed me off lol. So it’s bourbon and RUclips all day lol. I pretty much watched all your content for the 10th time. Tomorrow after work I get set up for 3D and TAC up here in PA in June.
I just found your channel and as a bow hunter i love the content. I also enjoy your style of filming and editing. You gained a subscriber and I look forward to viewing your next video.
Absolutely love the videos. I feel out of place in here though. All you guys and your fancy toys. I still shoot a 2010 Mathews DXT she has never let me down and still gets the job done.
If we are to the point of pulling our bow back by tying it to a deck then we might as well adjust the cam timing by sticking a screwdriver through the cams to give us enough string slack and adjust cams ourselves at home. lol
I gotta admit, its *really* nice to own bows that you can tune and maintain easily at home - its a big factor for me when buying a new one... but those new Prime's are almost making me think its worth it to buy a "hangar queen".
Just bought the new nexus 2. I shot a z7extreme up till this year. Not a latest and greatest guy. I hunted all season with a torn rotator cuff. Was not my draw arm so I got through it. Shot V3 and a VXR, but the nexus was the most forgiving to me. Shot both at 60 and 70 lbs and the nexus just felt right. I was looking for more let off to help me be stable at full draw more. I get this shoulder fixed at the end of the month, by then the nexus will be in and when I heal I can to shoot her in to hunt . Brandon have you ever done tie in nocking points in addition to D-loop? Saw this in a John Dudley video, and I did incorporate them into my bow the last two years. Just made me feel I was always nocking in the same point more efficiently.
Mate I shoot a 2013/14 'Prime one' and whether anyone likes it or not the more variables there are the harder the equation is and if I was a smarter man I would do the math and do my best to make the equations idiot proof. The prime I have is a an amazing bow and feels really nice to me but the fact that there are so many variables makes the Prime equation such a hard one. On another point. I have to give you props for noting how radial torque (Yes I looked that up) can effect paper tearing. Can I dm you on Instagram? I'd love to talk to you easier than hoping you see this.
I used a cherry picker with a 2” strap around the legs and over the bow grip, and then a big S hook on the D loop and the picker arm, makes for a really solid draw mechanism to check timing.
I shoot prime and it is one of the easiest bows to tune, once it’s set it’s bullet proof. Not sure what you are talking about with it being complicated, pretty easy if you know what you are doing. If you don’t it’s not the bows fault, take it to a professional. As far as dloop use bcy#23 thousands of shots before you need replace. Small material and more forgiving. The average joe will only need to replace when string n cables are replaced.
How do you adjust the cams? Shims. How many strings does it have compared to the rest of the bows? More. I agree with you about the loop material. Nothing wrong with A bow requiring specialty tools to work on it, just not as easy to mess with at home as the bowtech or elite if you don’t have the press.
@@brandonmcdonald6121 it’s a bow for experts, not your weekend warriors. Like I said if you don’t know what you are doing take your stuff to someone who does.
@@Brian-zr2yc I believe the challenge is that there are plenty of bows that shoot equally to a Prime that don’t necessarily require an expert to accomplish this. Which is a big selling point as many flagship bows are becoming easier to tune the last few years. I’m an Elite fan boy and love that they are moving on from draw length specific mods and have added adjustments for cam lean that don’t require a bow press or shims. Those are huge improvements for the end user!
@@x602x yes, I am a elite fan boy as well. I shot elite for a long time. Very hard to beat. I dropped the impulse 22’ and not a scratch on it, picked it up at tested everything at home, held tune perfect to 80 yards( furthers I can shoot at home). Ez bow hanger broke,
My prime Iv put thru hell tho, never once had to adjust. Strapped to countless deer and and dragged out of woods, tossed into the back seat, countless rain storms and nasty snow. For m finish is the best out there. Guy on here does bow torque tests, has it all measured using lasers. Worth checking out.
you need to try Laphroig Lore if you like smoky scotches. if you like Dalmore try their new port wood release. really good. as you can tell i drink and smoke cigars with hunting in between.
As far as the nock tightness on the string goes, in traditional archery I was always told if you could thump the back of your string it should come off.
Been loving your content for a while now. Just a newbie in archery. Looking to buy my first and you had some great info on 2020 bows... but lagavulin tastes like formaldehyde... at least the 8 year..
One thing I noticed about myself and influencing my shot... was my release. I love my thumb release but getting a consistent anchor point was my issue...I only hunt with my index release and practice with both releases.
@@brandonmcdonald6121 got myself sorted again. Here’s my issue: Shooting PSE Drive 3B; if I set the arrow to go straight through the B-Hole, (putting bow in press leveling string, snapping on arrow, let it hang freely) it calls for a nocking point a full 1” higher than the dead center of string. Also confirmed with Bow Square.... (Checked timing on draw board- Perfect). So I went with it (the high nock point). Tied in a new nock set and D-loop. Checked my 11/16” center shot. Checked to see if rest was raising appropriately (it wasn’t), fixed all that. Everything looks good. Then I shot through paper. 3/4” high tear. Perfectly straight though. So, that’s where I am! Where’s chapter 3? 😀😀. Thanks for this series.
Love the humor in this one! Think at the end of these you should do some kind of how not to suck at archery fun shoot? Don’t know how much help this newbie can offer but I’m in if you want to try and put something together.
Hi Brandon! We’ve just introduced my dad to RUclips, and he loves your show! We’ve gotten to where we have to limit his time, because his infatuation with you irks my mom :) Anyway, he was wondering which is “better”-the Mathews V3 27” 65 lbs at 85% let off, or 60 lbs at 80% let off? Thank you for your videos they keep my dad entertained for hours lol!
Interesting question. For hunting and target both the 80% is better because the arrow is getting off the string quicker. 85 feels better on long holds though so if he has strength issues that might be the way to go. Accuracy struggled a bit more I’d say. My traverse is 85 let off
Thought the last part of this video was interesting. When I was having my new bow setup. The bow tech shot throw paper and shooting bullet holes, then they had me shoot through paper I was a slight tail right tear. So now I will have to figure that out. Just shows how different people hold and shoot.
never shot through paper never will , sorry as long as they go generaly where im pointing im a happy camper, cheers from oz oh i shoot mostly Trad these days and i dont hunt lol
Ok so last year I figured out (by just about pulling all my hair out 😂) that by adding just a little bit of index finger pressure it cleaned up my bare shaft tune incredibly but every says that is wrong way to do it. But if it works why not
Here's a list of 34" bows. I suspect one of these might be the 34" that Brandon says is his 2021 bow. PSE EVO EVL, Elite Remedy, Hoyt RX-5 Ultra, Prime Nexus 4, Matthew TRX 34 My guess: Remedy. Anyone else have a guess?
I’m going to say he picks Mathews, but am hoping he shoots a Prime or PSE. Pretty sure it it won’t be Prime, I have a prime black 5 and would love to see time tune one, they’re pretty finicky, as he mentioned. I had a PSE before that, easiest tune I’ve ever done.
Brandon love the channel, but you're insane for 1) recommending people check their timing on anything not a draw board, and 2) asking their wife to help! I can see that now...Is it touching? "Is what touching?", how far is the stop? "How far is what? "What the hell am I looking at anyway?", "why is your damn bow tied to my deck?". 😆... Anyway I'll take 10% of divorce lawyer fees for anyone that listens... Don't talk smack about Prime. My Black 5 will kick your Traverse's ass! Sorry had to do it too funny. But seriously you sure play with the Traverse more than the VXR. Its still a better bow, and better than any of the new offerings this year. Keep up the great vids man.
I hope you don't tell people to not use a peep sight! I had someone call me just now and tell me the ranch queery is telling people to not use a peep. Thought I would check on this since I heard you ordered some kind of ranch queery test kit. I don't want you coming out of the closet since you've been leaning that way, heavy arrows, fixed blade broadheads and all!
Watch all your videos. Thank you for putting out some great info. Question about checking arrow level. Don't you have to push the quad rest so it's all the way up? Doesn't it raise up farther when you draw?
It does a little bit but not enough to mess up your center shot ,However the lines shall be aligned or the QAD rest fork be in complete 90 degree's in order to shot properly otherwise it will shot like complete garbage.
@@brandonmcdonald6121 my bow is shooting the best it's shot currently I'm to scurred too tinker to much lol Well see how it shoots my broadheads once the weather clears up for more then 5 minutes. Might end up tinkering anyway!
Embrace the tinkering until you get to a point where you would be confident enough to make changes the week before hunting starts. Then if something happens during the season, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to fix it and fix it fast.
Are you able to do a video on the silver back or tension style releases. I feel like I get a lot more weird arrow flight from my silverback and It must be a combination of facial pressure/the way I’m pulling through my shot. I am new to the silver bag and I’m still trying to learn it this year
I will get to releases and tension will be on there. One issue I’ve noticed is dloop length. If your loop is super short it can create issues with lots more variation between releases. Keep shooting it and just shoot a paper plate at 20 yards. Worry about the action and not the results for a few weeks. Pull that back elbow to the wall behind you. Put your brain in your release arm, bot on the target
Good content, but for Pete’s sake do not use anything other than a draw board on a short axle to axle bow. Speaking from experience any variance and that string is coming off!
I haven’t shot through paper yet. Still need to make the stand from the cardboard box my sticks came in. Like the technique with the door way to see the arrow are leveled. Is that a way to see if sight is roughly leveled?
So 44 years old here...I bought an old matthews bow from my boss (who’s an avid hunter) I’m wanting to get into archery I live in Lebanon, TN (east of nashville) where can I go to get this bow setup and started into archery and bow hunting?
@@brandonmcdonald6121 That method of checking cam timing is just plain too risky for what you gain from it. More severe cam timing issues can be pretty easily detected by the feel of the cam hitting the back wall of the draw cycle, or just having someone watch while your draw while shooting. Smaller timing issues will either show up via persistent vertical tears while tuning, or by putting the bow on a proper draw board where you can get a good look at what happens during the last bit of draw. The feeling of walking into the archery shop to have your cam timing checked out is a heck of a lot better than walking in with a tangle of strings, cables, and broken parts.
so I asked this stupid question on another video but speaking of arrow travel... if you go from a QAD rest to a hamskea , how much will that effect your sight??
alright well it's off so I've got to figure out what the problem is. first time using a ham and first time setting a rest. would be great if I had a vise but don't so ill try an rig something up. thanks for the response 👍
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How many bows were destroyed in the video? I can see it now... "Jimmy" tied parachute cord to his deck post, attached it to the bow then pulled and failed to understand let off. Bow slams into post and states, "Babe, I'll be back later. Going to the shop to buy a new bow." Mathews owes you a small percentage of new bow sales! Love the videos. Keep them coming!
Really this video was just me trying to get more business for everyone’s local shop!!
I love the look at the camera at 7:13. He knows this isn't a great idea.
Cause it ain’t! But I still did it plenty before I got the right setup
The more I learn the more I suck at archery. I like revisiting the journey.
That's a darn good idea using the house frame.
As long as you don’t miss!
At 7:15 I’m just saying no. Please don’t tsp this. Get yourself. Boat winch, a two by four and a large dowel or pieces of steel for the grip. It’ll be like 20-25 dollars and you won’t blow your bow up.
If that Traverse goes up for sale when the new bow comes in let me know!
It will be. Better option is to buy a last chance press with the draw board on it, alas....
Yea, I’m getting that attachment for the ez green press. I don’t need it, the winch works fine but, I still want tot add that piece. Just all fits together so nice.
I'm a trad shooter but couldn't help but watch, wp Brandon.
Appreciate you crossing over
I was impressed how close to a bullet hole I got with my Bear Revival compound shooting fingers. I followed the steps from video 1 and had a nasty tear. My rest was too close to the riser and spine way too weak. After several tweaks to the rest and arrows, I got a bare shaft through paper within an 1/8th of an inch from bullet hole. That's by far the cleanest I've ever had. Thanks for the advice!
That’s great! Glad to hear it. Keep working on getting the true bullet. Your groups down range will shrink.
Hey Brandon I’m stealing the whole cigar/bourbon thing for my vids. LOL!!!! Might straighten my shooting and I won’t suck and archery anymore. 😝😝😝
Plenty to drink for everyone! Go for it
@@brandonmcdonald6121 I think I will break out the Knob Creek sir. Cheers
Might I add, regarding facial pressure and string manipulation, there is even more peep movement/string movement when at full draw as there is less pressure on the string. Or it's not as tight if that makes sense. Good stuff as always!
I should have shown that the bow was at draw on my press. Didn’t do a great job fully explaining that one.
@@brandonmcdonald6121 ah! Yea. Always enjoy your vids!
In the summer I started shooting again and I have a THICK beard, which I didn't have years ago when I stopped, and I was shooting WAY left. Sadly it took me weeks to figure out what was going on. I was so pumped when I figured it out and now I have to adjust my anchor point and I was back in the game shooting 1 inch groups.
You make use of an excellent method of problem solving - "chiseling away". Taking the potential issues of bow setup in bite-sized portions is a good way to avoid becoming overwhelmed. Additionally, you offer a unique suggestion when proposing that a person put an aiming point on their paper-tuning target. Often, aiming at a specific spot causes the shooter to muscle the bow to that spot, which imparts torque to the bow similar to what occurs during normal shooting. No aiming point, no aiming torque and an artificially clean tear. You are the first person I know to suggest an aiming point. Smart.
Note, the first tips only work for dual cam bow. A single cam is different and not always perfect level. The d-loop is usually a 1/4” high of center. There are a few people that still have the older stuff. I still have my old single cam bow.
We need to get you on to talk about the next step beyond “how to nock suck”!! I want to help get people to a dead animal at 40. After that you can help us all get to a dead golf tee at 50!
These videos are supremely excellent!
And supremely ridiculous
The arrow lick 😂😂
Risky choices
Buddy my paper holes were great. I was waiting for this video. I have been working hard on my bow grip. Now you want me to twist my hand left or right. Your a mad man haha
There’s actually still a reason to try it. Which way the pressure makes it worse. Index pressure for me is safer than thumb pressure.
@@brandonmcdonald6121 I see were I think you going wt this. I will definitely try it. I am along for the ride. Great channel
Love your first 2 videos.
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Only RUclips channel I purposely watch in the comfort of my living room, on the tv! 🍻
Appreciate that. I’ll try and keep the vibe alive
Another great video. I enjoy the laid back DIY approach and self awareness that you’re learning like the rest of us. Also enjoy the VLOG style vids as a nice change from most archery and bow hunting vids. Don’t worry about smoking in your hunting clothes, it’s scent cover at it’s most primitive state. Can’t wait to see the shenanigans in the next how to not suck videos.
Appreciate it. I always wash before season anyway, but wind is king, so i generally don’t worry about it anyway!
“If you let the bow go it is going to FLY...” Nope stop right there I’m already on my way out to the porch to give it a go😂😂😂
Dude you are so DOWN TO EARTH I really enjoy watching your video's . There was a guy we where helping at the range that would put his tongue inside but very close to the edge of his mouth Imagine taking the tip of your tongue off , I would just say I bit it and move on !could see the WOW F*^K in your eye's when you where tying the cord on the post You should have just put a bag over your head for that scene . Can't wait to watch the bar shaft episode , never done that . Just got a new V-3 27" at 75# fourth shot after tweaking the sight split a Gold tip GTO nock in three peeled it like a banana ! But i can't get to my paper tuning stuff just now soon and check the all out with a buddy too Keep them rolling Try a Hoyo De Monterrey you will like it !!
I shot with a dude a couple of years ago that would literally jam his lips over the loop somehow. It was crazy and he was actually an ok shot
Dutch oven for the win!
Thanks for watching the entire thing!
I must admit that I asked the wife to help me with checking the draw stops. I would also recommend using a archery square that clips onto the string to check d-loop placement.
Enjoying your videos.
That’s what I use but since it’s a specialty tool, I’m trying to use stuff people have laying around
Your content is awesome. Keep it coming.
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@@brandonmcdonald6121 I started my morning with an inch an hour snow storm rolling threw, went for a ride on Taz, our 19,1 warm blood and he tossed me off lol. So it’s bourbon and RUclips all day lol. I pretty much watched all your content for the 10th time. Tomorrow after work I get set up for 3D and TAC up here in PA in June.
Brandon, after the full belly laugh subsidied, I have to say.....good stuff. 👍
Appreciate you watching!
Loving the series so far. Good checks that anyone can do. I suck a bit less with every episode.
Sucking less is the goal!
I just found your channel and as a bow hunter i love the content.
I also enjoy your style of filming and editing.
You gained a subscriber and I look forward to viewing your next video.
Appreciate it!
Another great video. Always nice to get a refresher on the basics... the Josh Bowmar sculpture has me cracking up!
When I googled “bad sculpture” that was front of the line.
Of all the archery channels I subscribe to, you are the best! Funny and extremely informative. Keep doing your thing, much appreciated 👍
Absolutely love the videos. I feel out of place in here though. All you guys and your fancy toys. I still shoot a 2010 Mathews DXT she has never let me down and still gets the job done.
Get a rest that you can torque tune so that incidental hand pressure has less affect on the end shot. That is one flaw of the QAD.
If we are to the point of pulling our bow back by tying it to a deck then we might as well adjust the cam timing by sticking a screwdriver through the cams to give us enough string slack and adjust cams ourselves at home. lol
Thanks for producing awesome vids Brandon. Love the cigar and Bourbon. Keep up the great work.
Appreciate it!
Just here to see which bottle to buy next,.. just kidding 😂
Haha. Haven’t been drinking as much lately, I probably should pick it back up!
I’ve been using a hook in the garage ceiling to check timing, hook the bow and pull it down while watching stops.
As long as the hook holds, I like that way too. I still use that method for checking draw weight
This is going to be fun. Thanks Brandon.
It’ll be a spectacle at the very least
In before all the “primes aren’t that hard to work on!!!!”
I gotta admit, its *really* nice to own bows that you can tune and maintain easily at home - its a big factor for me when buying a new one... but those new Prime's are almost making me think its worth it to buy a "hangar queen".
Just bought the new nexus 2. I shot a z7extreme up till this year. Not a latest and greatest guy. I hunted all season with a torn rotator cuff. Was not my draw arm so I got through it. Shot V3 and a VXR, but the nexus was the most forgiving to me. Shot both at 60 and 70 lbs and the nexus just felt right. I was looking for more let off to help me be stable at full draw more. I get this shoulder fixed at the end of the month, by then the nexus will be in and when I heal I can to shoot her in to hunt . Brandon have you ever done tie in nocking points in addition to D-loop? Saw this in a John Dudley video, and I did incorporate them into my bow the last two years. Just made me feel I was always nocking in the same point more efficiently.
Mate I shoot a 2013/14 'Prime one' and whether anyone likes it or not the more variables there are the harder the equation is and if I was a smarter man I would do the math and do my best to make the equations idiot proof. The prime I have is a an amazing bow and feels really nice to me but the fact that there are so many variables makes the Prime equation such a hard one.
On another point. I have to give you props for noting how radial torque (Yes I looked that up) can effect paper tearing.
Can I dm you on Instagram? I'd love to talk to you easier than hoping you see this.
Also buy a draw board, or make one. I feel lime there pretty cheap.
How often do you replace your arrows? What is your parameters for your arrows to be replaced?
Another killer video.
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I used a cherry picker with a 2” strap around the legs and over the bow grip, and then a big S hook on the D loop and the picker arm, makes for a really solid draw mechanism to check timing.
Damn! The most expensive draw board ever right there!
I shoot prime and it is one of the easiest bows to tune, once it’s set it’s bullet proof. Not sure what you are talking about with it being complicated, pretty easy if you know what you are doing. If you don’t it’s not the bows fault, take it to a professional. As far as dloop use bcy#23 thousands of shots before you need replace. Small material and more forgiving. The average joe will only need to replace when string n cables are replaced.
How do you adjust the cams? Shims. How many strings does it have compared to the rest of the bows? More. I agree with you about the loop material. Nothing wrong with A bow requiring specialty tools to work on it, just not as easy to mess with at home as the bowtech or elite if you don’t have the press.
@@brandonmcdonald6121 it’s a bow for experts, not your weekend warriors. Like I said if you don’t know what you are doing take your stuff to someone who does.
@@Brian-zr2yc I believe the challenge is that there are plenty of bows that shoot equally to a Prime that don’t necessarily require an expert to accomplish this. Which is a big selling point as many flagship bows are becoming easier to tune the last few years. I’m an Elite fan boy and love that they are moving on from draw length specific mods and have added adjustments for cam lean that don’t require a bow press or shims. Those are huge improvements for the end user!
@@x602x yes, I am a elite fan boy as well. I shot elite for a long time. Very hard to beat. I dropped the impulse 22’ and not a scratch on it, picked it up at tested everything at home, held tune perfect to 80 yards( furthers I can shoot at home). Ez bow hanger broke,
My prime Iv put thru hell tho, never once had to adjust. Strapped to countless deer and and dragged out of woods, tossed into the back seat, countless rain storms and nasty snow. For m finish is the best out there. Guy on here does bow torque tests, has it all measured using lasers. Worth checking out.
RIP DIZUDDLY...
Don't be ridiculous
It’s just a thing he does on every video. No one thinks I’m RIPing anybody!
THE RIPPIN AN THE TEARIN
you need to try Laphroig Lore if you like smoky scotches. if you like Dalmore try their new port wood release. really good. as you can tell i drink and smoke cigars with hunting in between.
Nice. Ive had laphroig but I’ll have to look at the “lore”
Love ur vids
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Haha especially after a drink of whiskey. Blew up a Matthew's chill x doing this pulling straight down and slightly torque and the string exploded.
Ive done it a dozen times and just been careful. No issues!
Basel Hayden dark rye with a Java mint is really good
I see if I can’t find some
As far as the nock tightness on the string goes, in traditional archery I was always told if you could thump the back of your string it should come off.
I’m going to talk about dloop length and structure a bit and I’ll dig in a bit more on that one as far as nock fit with some examples.
The simulated draw board was killing me. 😂😂 Definitely would work though
Ive done it many times before but it’s super janky!
Been loving your content for a while now. Just a newbie in archery. Looking to buy my first and you had some great info on 2020 bows... but lagavulin tastes like formaldehyde... at least the 8 year..
I liked you at first, but now you are dead to me 😀
I’m still gonna watch your content. You can’t stop me. Hope that haunts ya like lagavulin aftertaste...
On a serious note, I’m going to get started, yes brand new, in bow hunting... best advice?
What episode do you talk about advancing the top cam timing to help you hold on target(animals) better when nerves kick in.
One thing I noticed about myself and influencing my shot... was my release. I love my thumb release but getting a consistent anchor point was my issue...I only hunt with my index release and practice with both releases.
Completely cheated. Yep. Messed it all up too. Damnit!
I doubt you did. Remeasure return to zero and start again
@@brandonmcdonald6121 got myself sorted again. Here’s my issue: Shooting PSE Drive 3B; if I set the arrow to go straight through the B-Hole, (putting bow in press leveling string, snapping on arrow, let it hang freely) it calls for a nocking point a full 1” higher than the dead center of string. Also confirmed with Bow Square.... (Checked timing on draw board- Perfect). So I went with it (the high nock point). Tied in a new nock set and D-loop. Checked my 11/16” center shot. Checked to see if rest was raising appropriately (it wasn’t), fixed all that. Everything looks good. Then I shot through paper. 3/4” high tear. Perfectly straight though. So, that’s where I am! Where’s chapter 3? 😀😀. Thanks for this series.
When I do my part my bow definitely can shoot better than I can
100% true
Lmao brother you are awesome keep it coming and if you get any messages with pictures of bows through a wall window or door you have to share with us
For sure I’ll post them!
Love the humor in this one! Think at the end of these you should do some kind of how not to suck at archery fun shoot? Don’t know how much help this newbie can offer but I’m in if you want to try and put something together.
I’d love to do a 3d shoot locally. Think it would be super fun
Good stuff
Thanks for watching
Honey put the dog outside I'm going to practice with my bow
What are your favorite string
I’m a fan of these gas strings I put on a while ago
@@brandonmcdonald6121 perfect those are the one I've had in mind
Frantically looks for part one.
Hi Brandon! We’ve just introduced my dad to RUclips, and he loves your show! We’ve gotten to where we have to limit his time, because his infatuation with you irks my mom :) Anyway, he was wondering which is “better”-the Mathews V3 27” 65 lbs at 85% let off, or 60 lbs at 80% let off? Thank you for your videos they keep my dad entertained for hours lol!
Interesting question. For hunting and target both the 80% is better because the arrow is getting off the string quicker. 85 feels better on long holds though so if he has strength issues that might be the way to go. Accuracy struggled a bit more I’d say. My traverse is 85 let off
@@brandonmcdonald6121 Thank you for your response, your advice was appreciated!
Loving the videos, definitely need to buy a draw board or build your own. Can be made for cheap and will be easier to check cam timing
Woodford Reserve highly recommended
Love it. Just don’t have any right now
Thought the last part of this video was interesting. When I was having my new bow setup. The bow tech shot throw paper and shooting bullet holes, then they had me shoot through paper I was a slight tail right tear. So now I will have to figure that out. Just shows how different people hold and shoot.
We all influence that shot for sure
Just awesome! Wife asks me “what’s the shit eating grin for?” , looks at the phone “oh Brandon again” LOL
What jacket are you wearing in this? Looking for a hybrid puffy/soft shell. Sitka?
Didn't cheat, love these videos.
You forgot to mention during the banister cam timing segment that this video is for entertainment purposes only and not an instructional video
I think I said something close to that like 10 times!
All I heard in my head after the cam timing intro was "time to some sketchy sh#t, do, da.."
Hahaha. Yes, that part is built for TikTok
I know I am late to the game here… Average Jack Archery has a video on a good DIY draw board…. Made one for like $35.
Brandon
As we go through this process will you tune the bow to broad heads as you go?
Yep
Would you ever go into trad archery? I just picked it up a couple weeks ago, have already shot it more then my vxr, it’s addicting
I imagine I’ll try it at some point but the truth is I’m so into compound right now.
never shot through paper never will , sorry as long as they go generaly where im pointing im a happy camper, cheers from oz oh i shoot mostly Trad these days and i dont hunt lol
Try it just once and see how your flight is. Just for fun
Lagavulin for the win! I see it is the 8. Have you had the 16 or the Ron Swanson 11? Both are amazing! Great video too.
8s my least favorite but I can’t find either of the others
Awesome video, farting in bed and pulling covers over is the new 2021 covid test.... 👊😜🤣 Anywho great video.
Haha
I've been waiting..... Let us have it!
Ok so last year I figured out (by just about pulling all my hair out 😂) that by adding just a little bit of index finger pressure it cleaned up my bare shaft tune incredibly but every says that is wrong way to do it. But if it works why not
I tend to torque to the left so by adding the index pressure I’m actually relieving the pressure
Hey Brandon, what arrows are you holding in the video cover photo?
Those are arwd from Australia. Testing now with a giveaway to come shortly
Here's a list of 34" bows. I suspect one of these might be the 34" that Brandon says is his 2021 bow.
PSE EVO EVL, Elite Remedy, Hoyt RX-5 Ultra, Prime Nexus 4, Matthew TRX 34
My guess: Remedy. Anyone else have a guess?
I’m going to say he picks Mathews, but am hoping he shoots a Prime or PSE. Pretty sure it it won’t be Prime, I have a prime black 5 and would love to see time tune one, they’re pretty finicky, as he mentioned. I had a PSE before that, easiest tune I’ve ever done.
Give me them all!!!!
I tried to check my timing with my foot on the riser, it was terrifying.
Done that too... none of these are a great idea! Haha
Not me , I didn’t cheat,,, still can’t draw my bow lol 😂 😂😂 🤦♂️🥲😢🤬😤
Heal up (assuming) I shattered my collar bone a few years ago. Took a while but I’m 100% again
@@brandonmcdonald6121 thanks
Working on it 😁👍
Oh you made me laugh, good thing you didn't punch that trigger when your tongue was stuck out there
Thumb way behind the trigger to make sure!
Tell me the tongue thing was after a couple of whiskies
Only after 1!
Is it bad that I’m watching your videos regardless of the title just to get bourbon and scotch recommendations?!?
I am also wanting a bourbon, scotch video 👍
I’ve also been adding to my collection based on the vids lol
Haha! Guess I need to keep trying New stuff!
Brandon love the channel, but you're insane for 1) recommending people check their timing on anything not a draw board, and 2) asking their wife to help! I can see that now...Is it touching? "Is what touching?", how far is the stop? "How far is what? "What the hell am I looking at anyway?", "why is your damn bow tied to my deck?". 😆... Anyway I'll take 10% of divorce lawyer fees for anyone that listens...
Don't talk smack about Prime. My Black 5 will kick your Traverse's ass! Sorry had to do it too funny. But seriously you sure play with the Traverse more than the VXR. Its still a better bow, and better than any of the new offerings this year.
Keep up the great vids man.
U can have your wife snap a pic of your cams that way u eliminate any arguments lol
I hope you don't tell people to not use a peep sight! I had someone call me just now and tell me the ranch queery is telling people to not use a peep. Thought I would check on this since I heard you ordered some kind of ranch queery test kit. I don't want you coming out of the closet since you've been leaning that way, heavy arrows, fixed blade broadheads and all!
Lagavulin ftw, if you live in the Chicago area I will time your bow for you free of charge please don’t rocket your bow into a fence 😂
Hopefully I’m sending you some business!
I’m just a dude with a bow press willing to help
Watch all your videos. Thank you for putting out some great info. Question about checking arrow level. Don't you have to push the quad rest so it's all the way up? Doesn't it raise up farther when you draw?
It does a little bit but not enough to mess up your center shot ,However the lines shall be aligned or the QAD rest fork be in complete 90 degree's in order to shot properly otherwise it will shot like complete garbage.
Damn, I'm watching like a frickin soap opera here! Only no sex-yet!
Probably no sex... I think RUclips might ban me
Probably is not definitely 👀
One more little thing, I have a reasonably big beard. I set the top of the vane 15/8 inch from the bottom of the nock, that clears the beard. Maybe.
I had already been paper tuning before your last video. Does that make me a cheater? Waiting for the next step before I move on though!
Keep tinkering. You can always put it back!
@@brandonmcdonald6121 my bow is shooting the best it's shot currently I'm to scurred too tinker to much lol
Well see how it shoots my broadheads once the weather clears up for more then 5 minutes. Might end up tinkering anyway!
Embrace the tinkering until you get to a point where you would be confident enough to make changes the week before hunting starts. Then if something happens during the season, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to fix it and fix it fast.
Are you able to do a video on the silver back or tension style releases. I feel like I get a lot more weird arrow flight from my silverback and It must be a combination of facial pressure/the way I’m pulling through my shot. I am new to the silver bag and I’m still trying to learn it this year
I will get to releases and tension will be on there. One issue I’ve noticed is dloop length. If your loop is super short it can create issues with lots more variation between releases. Keep shooting it and just shoot a paper plate at 20 yards. Worry about the action and not the results for a few weeks. Pull that back elbow to the wall behind you. Put your brain in your release arm, bot on the target
Good content, but for Pete’s sake do not use anything other than a draw board on a short axle to axle bow. Speaking from experience any variance and that string is coming off!
Like i said, I dont recommend it but it’s possible!
I haven’t shot through paper yet. Still need to make the stand from the cardboard box my sticks came in. Like the technique with the door way to see the arrow are leveled. Is that a way to see if sight is roughly leveled?
Same exact thing as long as your jam is level
So 44 years old here...I bought an old matthews bow from my boss (who’s an avid hunter) I’m wanting to get into archery I live in Lebanon, TN (east of nashville) where can I go to get this bow setup and started into archery and bow hunting?
Archery den in Franklin is your best bet. They’re a Mathews dealer and Matt is a great tech
@@brandonmcdonald6121 thanks Brandon...enjoy your videos!
Just wondering how gas pressure affects nock travel, their must be a correlation?
I’m sure the release could effect the release
@@brandonmcdonald6121 The timing of the gas pressure may also have an affect on cam timing.
I don’t think those are your hunting clothes, they’re your everyday clothes so smoking is ok
I always wash a few times before the season anyway
I cheated. I'm buying a crossbow.
Yeah..... .... this ain't a good'urn. Dont even know where to start.
Just start. Gimme what you got.
@@brandonmcdonald6121 That method of checking cam timing is just plain too risky for what you gain from it. More severe cam timing issues can be pretty easily detected by the feel of the cam hitting the back wall of the draw cycle, or just having someone watch while your draw while shooting. Smaller timing issues will either show up via persistent vertical tears while tuning, or by putting the bow on a proper draw board where you can get a good look at what happens during the last bit of draw. The feeling of walking into the archery shop to have your cam timing checked out is a heck of a lot better than walking in with a tangle of strings, cables, and broken parts.
Bareshaft
Soon
so I asked this stupid question on another video but speaking of arrow travel... if you go from a QAD rest to a hamskea , how much will that effect your sight??
If you set them up the same probably not at all.
If your qad was 100% and the ham is 100% it should be the same.
Not a stupid question.
alright well it's off so I've got to figure out what the problem is. first time using a ham and first time setting a rest. would be great if I had a vise but don't so ill try an rig something up. thanks for the response 👍
@Tagge Viter thanks and it's not going well haha might have to take it to my local shop when I get the time