As she listened-in from the kitchen, my girlfriend was convinced I was watching a self-help video around halfway through this.

For every Craig there’s a few dozen of us clueless guys who learn from your videos Keep em coming

Nice nod to the old RF! You and he are my favorites in this space. Very different styles, but highly enjoy both. Keep up the good work.

That was one of the best illustrations of how spine and poundage effect arrow flight that I’ve seen to date. Thanks!

Great video man! The explanation of the peep twisting if you need to move it considerably because of the string twist is brilliant. It makes total sense but i never thought of it.

He flipping you of Craig Anderson... You have the best content, I've learned a ton thank you for doing all this. My ambition for archery has grown a lot watching your channel.

I love Troy. His quirkiness makes him fun to watch and the man is really smart with more time hunting on live animals than I could even dream

Went through the process and found what my bow likes the most. It was very interesting to see the different results and how nock tuning helps a ton as well when you have a few arrows that misbehave.

Thanks for the tips! You can also spray foot powder where you think the fletching may be hitting. If the powder is removed you have a contact problem.

I learned something new last year when tuning my arrows. I had never done this to this level of scrutiny. Bare shaft tuning at roughly 25 feet I could turn my nock 15 degrees and get a different tear in the paper. Hit the sweet spot after rotating damn near the entire rotation of the shaft around the nock. I did this for all my arrows. Kinetic Platinum Pierce 250's 180 grain insert from ethics archery and a 125 grain field tip. You mentioned turning your shaft to move the fletchings out of the way of something solid on your bow. I used to do this. With fletchings on the shaft I presume that slight shift in rotational degree from nock to shaft won't be as big of a deal as with a simple bare shaft, but it's something to consider when tuning and fletching arrows to retain the same level of consistency from arrow to arrow. Now I mark the perfect bullet from the bare shaft tune with a sharpie, then line that shit up when I go to fletching. I suppose if you do turn the shaft for clearance you'd have to do the same for the rest of the arrows. Would probably only have to tune one in perfect again and they would all be the same, but that's something to check before trying to kill a living animal. My mind was blown bare shaft tuning. I couldn't believe something so minor as rotating the shaft 15 degrees could force everything to go to shit. Maybe you'll be including that in this series. I always watch your videos and don't always comment. I think this series you're doing is going to help everyone at all levels. I dream all archers go through their equipment like this before launching a broadhead at an animal, unfortunately we know that is not the case. The ignorant ones will always remain as such. Can't learn anything knew when your glass is already full and everyone around you is a dumbass.

Thank you for the great content, you have helped me a lot after not bow hunting for 15 yrs!

I really appreciate you and the information you share, I can only imagine the time spent to develop material for us as fellow archers to watch and learn from. Just wanted to say...Thank You!

I think a lot of people kinda needed the message of the ranch fairy delivered in a more tack full way lol Another good video man

Lessons every Stickbow shooter has learned since you have to tune the arrow to the bow, not as many ways to tune the bow itself. Good info here. I got much better at tuning compounds after tuning arrows to recurves and longbows.

The experimentation w/ arrow weight, tuning etc has become my hobby the past few years..wife says addiction but whatever, we all have our vices.. Everything in this video is dead on, but from personal experience it cannot be overstated that the person shooting the bow needs to be the one constant in this equation. Many (not all) are shooting super heavy poundage, poor form, tourque, fatigue etc which no matter how we switch up rest tune, arrow spine, foc etc it can be near impossible to achieve this harmony of a arrow passing effortlessly through paper.. My 2 cents.. take your time, have your shot routine down to muscle memory, dont try and do this in a hour.. start to get tired..stop and come back another time, or you will go crazy trying to dial in a arrow setup when in fact it may be the shooter. Patience is a virtue and in archery this cannot be overstated..

Awesome videos with great tips! And then the funny jokes at the end😂😂 this guy is my favorite youtuber

As a newb I'm pretty sure I don't have any archery equipment to send nor do I want to see your "bob" or "veg". Are you sure those are real ladies DM'ing you? Love these videos. Just started following recently and am learning a lot and being entertained... thanks!

I use 400 spine but the arrow is cut down a couple of inches. So it should be stiffer. I also have my bow set at 50Lbs. Additionally I use a 100 grain tip. Having said all of that I learned from this video.

That's a neat experiment to do. The poundage experiment tears were not even close to being as drastic as the grain weight experiment, but still noticeable enough. I actually have the RF test kit like you do. I also bought the Easton fletching jig to build my own arrows. I am not sure which shafts that I will go with or if I want to go with longer vanes than the blazers that have been on my past two different arrows. I plan on going with fixed blades like I did last year. My old PSE from 06 is set up with a 29 inch draw at 60 lbs of draw weight. I drastically changed my arrow weight going from a 9.3 gpi with a standard insert to an 11.25 gpi with 45 grain outsert from Carbon Xpress. Those XT Hunters are recommended as a high value arrow. I like Troy, he definitely cracks me up with how eccentric he is and how he doesn't care what people say. However he does care to help people kill more animals cleanly and effectively. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

I've had the arrow hit the cable to the guide before. It makes the vanes wavy. I raised the arrow rest up a bit. It's still close. One thing I need to do is paper tune. I may need a different top hat. Right now the arrows are flying quite straight as tested from 70 yards.

another great video keep them coming! the ranch fairy does have a lot of great info

Good job old boy!...Honestly, I haven't watched you vids in a while, and am pleased and impressed at this vid's content. Not sure if you did the same, but I would shoot 4 arrow spines and compare/contrast the tail whip and impact point, as I altered point weight. POINT being...I was stuck on listening to others that I needed to adjust this or that...what I didn't have was a kick in the ass when I had a 6 to 10 inch tear @ 7 yards. I laugh at it now, but read posts on YT and FB...peeps still need school'n.

You called the later shots BAD HA! I tried some paper tuning ( I moved the the wrong way and got a nock high right almost 3") Needless to say we fixed that SASP I end up returning the rest to where I had started from > So at 20 yds It's shooting laser beams . I'm going to wait till the weather is nicer and a buddy and i are going to undertake this task and have fun doing so . And I'm sure some of the problem was me , but we'll see . SORRY NO NUDES HERE that's getting a little to friendly , your a cool guy and all but ........ Keep them coming , they are not only informative and FUNNY ! they pass the time away with a smile

Thank you for All the amazing info you provide!!!! Great entertainment. Well...I’m testing +25 FOC system...reason- did not recover 22yd shot on elk after 900yds of tracking, going to Dr. Ashby this!!!! setup was...RX-1 @67# & 28” draw, was shooting axis 400 with 125grn tip, 12% FOC...4” groups at 70yds. I’ve been in contact with Hoss at ethics archery, great dude... Brent @ Valkyrie, another great dude...ordered 2 test kits, testing 3 different spines, 19-24% FOC I ordered the Day6 test kit also, 3 spines... started testing and my bow was all over the place, And yes I have lots of paper tuning pics...Hahahahah...Long story short, at this point I’ve given up on testing a range of FOC and going to pick 650grns and tune bow and arrows from there. ordered levels, bow press, arrow jig, everything to be able to tune bow and build arrows. I’m a little luck and have access to a hogville like “ol RF”... This is my long term project for the year, well until August, just retired, so everyday is Saturday and every night is Friday....appreciate the basics to the advanced guidance. Keep them videos coming...

Perfect. If its not too windy i will try this experiment this weekend!

Tried 3 fletch vs four fletch...shot perfect bullet holes with the 3 fletch after tuning...4 fletch we never could get a good tune with...what was interesting is that as we tried to make changes to get the 4 fletch to tune...and even as we made changes the 3 fletch continued to shoot bullet holes...have never seen that before...but 3 fletch it is.

Actually, this is how you tune a trad bow. Nock point and side plate you can adjust a little, but arrow spine and point weight is where you get the correct flight. You can also get those point weight sampler packs at 3 rivers archery or from Alaskan bow hunting.

The more weight as you said the more the arrow will bend. So from a 100 weight down in weight. The better your bow will paper tune. Bows can shoot higher weights. But better results will always be had by the lightning the arrow. Even with vain. Feathers are a plus.

What you did by going with higher weights as u shot. Proved my theory correct.

Another killer video, thanks!

RF has great info but... I need to take a xanax to get through them.., thank you for more great content

Another great one thanks Brandon.

Great video and tips.

Great informative video. Listened to your podcast with nine finger chronicles. I can’t believe you did that all own your own dime. Makes me respect you so much more. Great job! What Sitka jacket are you wearing in this video?

Great info as always!

Staunton VA , dipNdots all day long. Love what you’re doing and how your processing as your videos unfold. 👙for 🏹, 😂😂😂

It is covered in snow outside. So I had a great idea. That I would shoot in my apartment. I am a good shot. I thought. I now have a Blackeagle outlaw arrow stuck. In the door frame at the end of the hall. Thank you. I could not have done this wt out your help.haha.

I have mine cut at 27.25 just for the sleeves w a 28 inch I run 150 and 200 grain points depending on arrow

Worse case scenario: I destroyed an OE GAS string on my Xpedition (less than 2 months old) by sliding my peep up without using a bow press to create slack in the bowstring. Can you get away without using a bow press and/or reserving the peep, sure. Is it worth the risk? I wasn't overly impressed with the GAS string anyways, but... Now that I'm off my cautionary soap box, thanks for the truly informative video. Love the thought of changing DW incrementally to see impact on grouping. Missed the whiskey

Safe. Bow weights are 5 grains per pound of bow weight. If you go lower grains per pound, it is possible to get great arrow flight. But the arrow could break,, or an accident may occcur The more weight one goes up using those same arrows a more problems show up in your tune. All because of arrow point weights added. If a archer try what you say they will run. In to the same problems. So why waste your time?

You know the videos are good when you subscribe and don’t even own a bow

Great video Utube legend

Interesting HA-HA exterior? What do you mean Brandon? Troy is awesome! That was a great outro!

I think the same skeezers that are sliding into my DMs, have found your DM’s pretty slippery as well. At least I got some string wax out of the deal.

Brandon For guys like me who buy a new buy every century or so would you ever consider doing a comparison of sound, old bow to new bow? I shoot a mission g3, bought it the first year it came out, a dozen years ago or more?? Just a thought. Thanks for all you put out for info and how you do it.

Love the videos keep them coming

You and RF are the only blue collar guys out there right now.

I bet you were not bending at the waist at the archery shop that day? Not bending at the waist, at an angle, will cause you to short draw & shoot high. I forgot......Which video did you shoot a heavy arrow & a light arrow at like 60 yards at dusk?

What glue do you use on the Valkyrie center pin sleeves? I have been using the max impact black glue and I have pulled several off. I am thinking of trying original jbweld.

"if you think you're good to go,....just mess with this just a little".....love that quote because when we (archers die), the worlds I.Q. goes up 2 points.

Episode 4 I’ll be sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for that off the cuff outtake that makes it in 😂. Also, can we get a video of your wife’s reaction to this one? Oh wait she quits them early lol

Had to call it after that one! Nice video.

the arrow saga continues.

Come down to Texas and shoot with Kirk and I. Well.... Kirk can be your quiver girl (PG) since his injury. We can help you with some 3D strategies and tips.

Great video

Great video!

If you are under spined please cut your arrows shorter or short as possible if you have brass inserts and such. I have a 29 1/2 inch draw and shoot a 350 at 28 inches with 50 grain brass and 125gr broadheads. They seem to fly like darts.

I JUST went through RF's arrow building process after a frustrating time with my VXR + 300 spine arrows last season. I picked up some 340s, and if the results are anything to go by, I think I was over-spined and it very clearly made a difference. It was VERY unforgiving with fixed-blades, to the point where I had to switch back to my Sevr 2.0 mechanical heads just before the deer season. On the flip side of spine, it appears that if one's bow is well tuned, one should be able to nock tune any shaft that isn't massively under-spined to shoot bullet holes. I did this, and my VXR 31.5 is shooting better than ever. Did you find that the VXR 31.5 likes slightly weaker shafts than other bows? I'm shooting about 14% FOC for reference, so not too high.

hi Brandon hope you are well and the family is keeping safe and enjoy the snow can you just tell me please I need to get bullets holes but I cannot can you give me advice for the correct Arrow I have a BowTech Realm sr6 61 lb 29 1/2 inch draw length and I cut my arrows to 28 inches. I use a Cici's from Easton that's how I am thinking of changing to carbon only victory r i p Elites 204 seem to have a very good reputation so can you give me your suggestions for ACC and or carbon many thanks and keep up the good work if you're ever in Spain you are more than welcome to drop by as I made my own range 3D setup probably quite mild compared with American Standards as you guys live and breathe the sport I have tried everything but I just cannot get the correct Arrow many thanks for reading this bye for now Milo

1. We just had our 1st night in February not below Zero. The whole month we had lows from 14*-31* below. 15* above weather today felt like I could shed the jacket. 2. Can I use that made up word cheap-out? 3. I just bought six 300 spine shafts. They r cut to the right length. Tomorrow I will check the ends with my Lumenok F.A.S.T. tool. After beveling the nock end I will glue my 55 grain Valkyrie insert/outserts on. Saturday I will bare shaft nock tune. After I fletch them when all 6 r tits up then & only then will I pray for 30* temps on Sunday to finish the process. I have always shot the Victory VAP TKO'S but these r the Victory .166 models which don't have the extra wrap on them. That makes them 30 grains lighter with the same 300 spine which doesn't mess up my 20%+ FOC cuz I'm using a 20 grain heavier lighted nock with these. Hoping that my Nexus 4 shows up by the time the leaves r popping. 4. I had a video pop up on my 📱of a 24 year old female who's surprised that she continues to be enamored with her 42 year old fella. One of her followers is 27 & her guy pal is 45. 2 reasons given were confidence & adventure. We should all have confidence in r fall adventures & now is the time to prepare.

Soaking this stuff up. I might not suck after all this!🙂 Are you going to San Antonio TAC again this year?

Off the topic - where are you located in TN? I just got offered a job in the Kingsport area and was looking for some insight from the archery community.

Honest question does it matter what distance the paper is at? Eg close to the bow or 30 yards away in front of the target.

Nice method of showing long + heavy weight on the arrow end decreases spine. I have to wonder if you slap a 100-grain fixed head on that arrow if it will fly as good as the paper shows?

3:05 *archer's paradox* but continue...

i cant wait to get my set up in so i can play around

It would be coop to see what the math is. On how much you cut the arrow and how much it changes the spine for each inch or so that you cut.... But great vid brother keep it up

Weather here in ky has been crazy

Just a friendly double-check. You may have already considered this, but, could it be possible that you are seeing a false result due to the arrow contacting your riser. These tears all look too stiff rather than too weak to me. Thoughts?

I’m going an inch and a half past my riser,I’m going to be shooting fixed blade very very sharp.Also 280 spine

Hey Brandon. I was like you with the hurry up tune at the shop. I shot my arrow through paper with a bunch of people around. The tear looked terrible to me, but the tech pushed the back of the paper up and once the paper was flat again he said "perfect bullet hole". I agree it looked good after pushing back in, but is it common to get a really weird "left tear" where it's just the paper that tore strange? Hope that makes sense. Thanks

Cheers for a nother awesome session! Now the confusing part for me. Always read that tail right tear (bare shaft left) was a stiff spine? Not the case is it? Or am I missing something?....

Dude, you actually blushed when you said nudes! I have been playing with arrow weights and bow poundage over the last few weeks. I am finding interesting differences between the cams on my bows and how they react very differently with each combination. In addition, starting to bare shaft at distances with the different weights. Fun to play.

For a minute there I thought you were giving away bow equipment for nudes..... that was about to be a "hold my beer" moment. Haha great videos great info! Everyone should really focus on tuning its amazing what a bare shaft does at 30 yards with slight facial pressure or hand torque, let alone an out of tune bow. I like to shoot bare shaft groups for practice to confirm my bow is still in tune and confirm my form is staying good during practice. Can't practice failure.

I accidentally bought 340 Black eagle outlaws for my 70lbs bow. I have a 30 inch draw. So I cut them about pretty close to my rest and they shoot fine. They’re gonna be my prairie dog arrows.

Brandon what Bino's do you use and what magnification. I'm ready to upgrade from my 10x42 vortex diamond backs and live in east tn and I'm on the fence about staying with 10x or going to 8x.. thanks

I can move my peep?!? Now I feel really stupid. I am coming up on my one year anniversary of having my first bow. In that time I’ve increased my poundage, changed my rest, changed from a wrist to a thumb button... and my anchor point has changed so much that I can’t see my pin AND the target at the same time through my bifocals because my neck is so contorted. I know I need to get my bow shop to recheck my draw length and peep height, but it’s a COVID hell there. So I can just push my peep and not launch it into the yard? The things nobody teaches you. Oh, until you.

Yeah, the weather has been stupid. I've dubbed this month Ice-pocalypse 2021.

Shooting thru paper, is 9 yards the most helpful distance from bow to paper?

I live in east tn and have been curious about 3d shooting,, were was this located at.. thanks

How are those paper tears looking?

How can I take this info seriously without whiskey/cigar?

I got a couple old beat up 400 fmj’s I don’t use...what will that get me? 😉

Run an experiment with over-spining!

Nudes for arrows was hilarious!

Hahaha awesome! 😂👍🏽

TAC PA this year?

Till you gave clarification I was getting ready send you some racey nudy pics in the hope of getting some arrows.......... Shame coz with my 26.5 inch draw by time I've cut down those 400 spines down...... They will think they are 150 Spine Rampages 😁

Lmmfao nudes for arrows I love it 😂

RIP DUDZ

I went to buy lipstick, but there were so many colors that I couldn't decide. Finally, I just left.

News, arrows, whatever! Love this series, maybe that’s why your getting strange requests how not to su- - ! Sorry for my off humor.

Interesting exterior....did you just call Troy ugly?🤔😂

redge fairy?

Pssshhhh it was -53°C last week in Alberta... oh for those doing it wrong thats -63°F

0 to 200 (293 fps) mph not 100, for majority of compound bows

are you Brian Callen's brother 0,o?

HA! Nudes for arrows...is this the new will work for food?! Maybe will work for arrows...

So where do we send these arrows 😍😍😍 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

You just set yourself up for a lot of really disturbing photos.