- 1). Decide what type of bow sight fits your needs. Sights cost $40 to $300. Fixed-pin sights, adjustable sights and even swinging tree stand sights all mount in the same manner.
- 2). After you choose the bow sight, make sure your knocking point is correct. If are new to bow shooting you will first have to mark and install a knocking point on the bowstring. To do this, you will need a bow square or carpenter's square. The knocking point should be marked at a spot perpendicular from the string to the arrow rest. A knock is a small V-shaped groove in the arrow.
- 3). Choose the mounting location of the bow sight. If your bow is equipped with pre-drilled mounting screw locations determine the proper height by holding the bow in your hand as if you were ready to shoot. If the holes are in a comfortable location and you have a good sight window at your target , insert the two mounting screws and tighten. If their location is too high or low, use the double-stick tape to mount the sight at the height that suits you.
- 4). After the bow sight is attacked with the tape, shoot a few arrows to see if the elevation adjustment works for you.
- 5). If you are happy with the bow sight's location, drill and mount the sight permanently. Using the bow sight on the bow as your guide, mark the hole locations with a pencil. Using the mounting screws provided, determine the proper size drill bit (probably 1/8 or 3/16). Drill the holes, insert the self-tapping screws and tighten. If the screws provided are not self-tapping you will have to use a tap tool.
- 6). Tighten the mounting screws to secure the bow sight.
- 7). Place a target at a close range (15 to 20 yards), shoot a few arrows and adjust the close-range pin. Move the pin in or out for the horizontal adjustment, up and down for the vertical adjustment.
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