All I heard from this whole vid is “You’re probably a better shot than you think you are....” I stopped it right here and went to bed a champion 😂

Fast becoming my favorite KZfaqr. Very down to earth and relatable. Love your content, Brandon and I look forward to more.

It is always good to go back to the basics to make sure they are on. It is hard to build a base on a shaky foundation. Good job again Brandon!

Another home run from Brandon! A+++. My approach to getting better in 2021 with a compound is working thru learning how to shoot a recurve. After only 3 weeks in my back tension and follow thru are infinitely better. Shooting trad is a whole new level of exploration and improvement.

Thank you! I'm new to archery and have been struggling to find good info, especially on where to begin. You are greatly appreciated.

Just found you and excited about this series. I used to shoot recurve bows, years ago and now looking to jump in to compound. Your take on things is refreshing and down to earth.

Of all the KZfaq videos I've watched yours are the absolutely my favorites... Good job

That EVL 34! That's what I'm waiting on right now for my new 3D set up. I have an EVO NXT 31 as my bush crawler now. I always thought you were a little anti pse till I saw your review the other day. Gotta say man, this is one of my favorite archery channels for sure.

Not having your experience I relied on a shop.Learned fast that all bow shops are NOT the same.As I’m learning( and your videos are part of that process) A good bow shop is priceless.I tip my shop tech every time I go and I leave more educated and trusting of my equipment.I look forward to this “How to not suck” series Brandon.Have a great day bro,and my guess in your new set up is.....Primes Nexus 4

Driving anyone else nuts that I didn’t get all the labels straight on the thumbnail?

I have been doing this to the point that I don’t use the paper tune much anymore at all. I get the bow in spec and head to the 20 yard range with a bare shaft. I have found that a absolute bullet hole through paper at 3-5 yards will still not always fly perfect at distance. It is more of a starting point. I find myself just skipping the paper and going straight to 20 yard bare shaft tune. That is also a very quick way to discover if your spine is to stiff or week for the bows draw length/poundage combination. The end goal is to have the fletchings do as little arrow correction as possible. I have been told before that I take tuning way to far down the rabbit hole. So, there is always that.....

Love getting a notification that you posted another video. They crack me up and the quality is excellent even if you have no idea what you are talking about. 😂

Please no more long breaks between videos lol. I'm new and you and dudley are answering a lot of my questions.

A water heater box from your local independent plumber works great for a paper tuning structure.

I’m liking the approach! Can’t wait to see more!

I like the way you don't sugar coated, straight to the point .... busting ass ! !

"Chipping away at the sculpture of archery..." Love it!

Can’t wait to follow along and do this! Keep making your videos! You are one of the best follows on KZfaq.

Thank you for putting this series together. My wife bought me new bow for my 50th birthday and I want to dial it in properly.

Good start Brandon. Spent all summer last year going through the tuning and modification process as I migrated to heavy FOC arrows. Looking forward to this series and the tips you have for us.

I love your videos, yes I'm subscribed. You might be only passing the 8th grade in Archery knowledge, but when it comes down to communication you are at a doctorate. That's right!! Your videos are awesome and you communicate way better than most, I will continue watching your videos, I especially like the ones where you are having some adult beverages.

Ventum 33 this year? Can’t wait for the arrow build and total arrow weight numbers! Awesome video as always. 👏🏻

Dude. Your videos come up just as I’m considering the very topic you post. Wow. This happens often. Thank you.

Excellent quick tips on how to not suck at archery 🏹. I definitely need to start as early as possible. I missed three does in the 20-35 yard range (used rangefinder after the fact not during) and didn’t draw on a nice 8 from the ground that was coming at me. I have an old by industry standards PSE Fire Flite 33 from 2006 and I have had it since then. I am a 29 inch draw and shooting 60 lbs (need to start lifting and ramp it up to 65 or 68 lbs) and I changed from an arrow that is 9.3 gpi and aluminum insert to an arrow that is 11.25 gpi with a 45 grain insert. I wanted to try 125-150 grain cut on contact broadheads, but the Cabela’s nearby only has 100s and online stores were empty after the Hunting Public videos with the Ranch Fairy 🧚‍♂️ haha 😆... So I tried 4 blade Magnus Stinger, Sik F4 and G5 Montec CS in 100. I will definitely try paper tuning for the first time this year I like the ladder idea. My bow has a whisker biscuit but I am sure that the tip would be the same. Thank you for sharing

Atlas on order. This series will prove helpful. Looking forward to learning more about the technical aspects of archery. Grateful for your videos (content and quality).

Im Loving that Archery Spot Man Cave!! I would seriously live in that and just shoot everyday.

This series is going to be great, looking forward to the next video.

The series I needed. I just started to build all my own arrows. I’m really looking forward to this.

Love your videos, man, and I’m excited for the new series! You deserve so much more recognition.

This series is exactly what I’ve been waiting on. I’m due a new bow and this will help me set up right

Just ordered my prime nexus 34 today. Can’t wait to start tuning it. Should be going along with you on this journey. Love the videos. We need more videos lol. Get into the details of tuning.

Cool new vid! I’m getting my new Mathew Trx 38g2 soon can’t wait!!!

Absolutely love your videos I’m very excited to go on this journey.

I am upgrading everything i have pretty much this year. New bow, rest, arrows, eventually a new release. So definitely going to be following along with this when it all finally comes in.

Thanks Brandon this has been on my to do list for awhile so when weather breaks here in SE Mass I will be giving it a try

Nice job, really enjoy your videos and have learned lots from them. Thank you

Love it... looking forward for more

What I took away from this is a ladder makes an excellent frame for paper tuning. Although I see another safety label being put on ladders next to the one that says “this is not a step”

My bow fell off a table. Didn't realize it at first but it knocked the arrow rest down. My vanes started hitting the string. Learned quite a bit from that experience. Bow is shooting straighter than ever

Awesome video. Excited to go down the rabbit hole with you!

Sittin here with my JD heritage wondering where this is going? Love it.

For the paper tuning i was told about 6 feet back , tune , then back 12 feet to shot close will tune but go back 10 + feet and now you will get what the bow and arrow will travel at Sound like you have a following for these episodes

I was told 14ft for paper-tuning to allow for 1 cycle of “dynamic reaction”. First step to not sucking at archery; is to download “My Bowshop Bible”. THEN YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS!!!

Only 30 seconds in and I love the title. This is going to be great I can feel it 🏹👍🤔😁

Experienced or not, everyone can pick up a tip or two ( or 10) on this channel. Real good stuff bud.

Mathews TRX 34 is my guess of what you’re switching to. Love the content not sure if you touched on this but for anyone reading. Shoot the same arrow through paper a couple times before you shoot your other arrows. Do this to make sure you are consistent first can’t fix the bow if you cant fix yourself first!

Once again enjoying your content keep up the great work!

Love your videos man! A LOT of really helpful information in them all. Excited to see this whole series. Redworks hat.... is that new bow an RX5 Ultra?

Nexus 4? You can’t leave us hanging like that! I just picked up a new black 1. Hopefully it works out for me! Keep them coming 👊🏻

Let’s go on the journey, bro!

Good tips dude ¡¡¡¡ Nice Vid ¡¡¡

If it wasn't 11:27 PM here in Maryland I'd be setting up a ladder

My guess is the Nexus 4 because I loved it

I think I'm going to enjoy this new series. By the way if anyone wants or needs more than 8th grade. Here's a 🔥 tip. Last week there was a guy on Wheel of Fortune that had a high level school job AND he claimed that he's in the archery half of fame. This guy named Craig I'm sure u can Google. I won't be doing this since I doubt that he could answer my ?'s about wound channel & edge chatter. If u r starting from scratch u might want to use a bare shaft & turn the nock between shots. Of course after u Google cuz I only had College calculus my senior year of high school.

I like your paper tuning stand

Dude - I love your channel haha 😂🙌🏼 I appreciate you, man!

Great! Im in!

34 inch ATA? Can't wait to see your new Prime Nexus 4 😎 mine will be here in a few weeks. Couldn't help but love that new grip could ya? 😏 Same.

this video was less informative to me because there was no drink or smoke. Sir! I request a drink 🍸or smoke in each video so that I may follow along...... Seriously great videos I started Archery in November shot about 60 to 100 a day, and love the info...keep it coming.

Hell yea im down with this series

@Brandon Mcdonald, Dude. I'm in. I'm about a third grade level archer/bowhunter so I can learn from your 8th grade level. I loved that 85 yd shot you made on that elk in your "Utah solo and New Mexico Archery Elk hunts- Two in the freezer" video. That tells me I can still learn from you. By the way, I promise I was looking at the clothes... not your wife*. I swear. *Ref "High End Hunting Clothes"

Mathews new TXR 34? I bet that’s it. Am I right?

Good tips, all! I am a fairly experienced archer, but I do learn a lot from your channel. My only bitch??? You're one of those 'new bow, every year' guys. I bought a (LH) Prime Black 5 back in October, and I'll run her for attending least 3-4 years

It’s a hole lot easier to paper tune with a bare shaft and then Noc tune after that adjust the rest you should see a bullet hole also you’re videos are great keep up the good work

Thanks Brandon!!!!

You are my favorite tv show. Also, I thought you were going with a Trinity rest and not the QAD style? I watched your video! Hahaa

The Moch brothers send me. I’m here to make you not suck.

5 yards is a better distance to stand than 6ft. 5 yards is where your arrows will perform the worst before they start to stabilize

Hmmmmm... 34”. Guessing TRX34 (I LOVELOVELOVE my 36!)... or a Prime Nexus 4 (I love my Black 3 still, too).

Brandon- Thanks for the vids and insight- love it!! Especially the humor. So I rechecked the basics and did a paper tune. Shouldn't 6' and 20 yards be similar or the same? some bullet holes at 6' and then 20 yards 1" off. Some nock left at 6' and nock right at 20 yards. I used GT kinetic and FMJ, all good arrows. I have a Kure and so can use SET, however, any thoughts on why the differences? I have some pics of the paper avail. Oh and also, when you want to tackle UT again...the invite is open ;)

Hmm, 34” ATA and you are wearing a Hoyt hat, so could be a RX5 ultra, but maybe you are trying to throw us off the scent and you ordered a Nexus 4 🤘🏼 I’m getting my new Black 1 dialed in. Trying to settle on a rest I like and figure out a quiver option. Maybe even a quiver FROM Option.

I like your tape measure technique 😂

Brandon, did you stop using the Hamskea? I thought you went from the Ultrarest to the Hamskea for hunting season last year but now I see the Ultrarest back on in this video. Did you decide you don’t like the Hamskea for some reason? I’m curious about switching to a limb driven rest

Prime nexus 34!!!!! I am trying to talk my wife into buying me the Nexus 6 in blue

How many times do you shoot your arrows? I have 16 arrows that as a set I've probably shot 14,000 times. 100-200 times a day since the summer a little less on cold/super windy days.

Definitely needed this 😂

You made me dl Instagram so I can follow “the journey” better. Damn you!

I like it. Archery set up for dummies. Keep it coming! 🤘 Oh... 34"? Prime Nexus 4?!

I Don’t know why I suck. Everything on my bow is essentially perfect. On my first day of shooting I got sub 2 inch groups at 20 yards. The next day I was hitting roughly 4 inch groups. It has been about 3 weeks and I have shot almost everyday at 20 yards. My groups are 5-8 inches regularly. I don’t know what I am doing wrong. I’m also thinking about switching from an index trigger release to a thumb release but I would like a second opinion.

I set a ladder up too lol but instead i dont open it all the way and shoot through the rungs lol

Nice guide. I have to say that I do something different from paper tuning. I shoot my arrow at my target from around 5 m and look at the way they sit comparing to the target. From my really basic understanding at such a short distance the fletching's will do almost no correction. if the arrow is not perpendicular to the target something is off. Since I had the bow setup by pro shop I hope that they did a good job. In my case my arrows were not perpendicular to the target. And this was bad news. My arrows were brand new so I had to check what was wrong and It as the tip of the arrows I put a 125 grain and they immediately became perpendicular to the target.( 330 spine 29 inch arrow at 28 inch draw around 70 pound draw weight). By the way if you shoot 3D why do you need heavy arrows? You don't need to have a pass trough on a rubber animal.

Exciting stuff👍🏻

Can never seem to get a straight answer on..."What if my paper tear is good at six feet, HOWEVER I can clearly see tail left/right downrange at 15+ yards...". Arrow off the bow is good but clearly fishtailing, what to do at that point? Adjusting the rest would mess with the paper tear but also clears up the shot down range. It's me chasing my tail again like the beginning of 2020.

Hey Brandon! Why the PS 23's ? Not sure if that's the proper question but, are you using them for 3D comp and the ximpact for TAC? Which would you suggest out of the two for tac?

Prime black 5. Dont forget

Good stuff. Now I gotta go buy a ladder, duct tape and some paper! You been shooting any spots this winter?

Interesting to see you tackling tuning ‘step by step’ Brandon. I certainly need some tuition as I’m struggling with a 2 inch high tear with a little bit of left tear. Where do I go to post you an image?

Picked up a V3 recently and new to archery again. Shop set up knock for arrow center to sit roughly at top of berger hole. Should I drop it down to exactly center? Would that affect paper tear at all?

I have a Qad drop away and all good. Let's start. I am getting bullet holes. Happy wt that.

I have had pro shops set a rest up 1/8 off.. My hunting partner and I have the same exact bow.. his d loop was installed 3/16 to 1/4 differnt then mine..and I have seen string and cables changed and not once did they check cam timing or cam lean..So even alot of pro shops will rush a job..so I would say atleast get the basic knowledge of what should be done so you can atleast go through a check list if your not going to be doing everything on your own

Where is scotch and cigar ?? Love your videos man !

34 inch TRX

This is an awesome video Brandon! I'm wondering though you shot through paper with fletched arrows (my arrows shoot bullets while fletched) do you bareshaft papertune too? Or are you a fletched papertune then make sure bareshafts group with fletched when arrow tuning?

Please tell me you’re going with an Elite Remedy!

Hey! 3rd grade was hard.

Where's the whiskey, come on man😎

Prime Nexus 4 or Elite Remedy?

Podcast !

The outro music is from COD lol

Looking forward to this series!! Had a video idea, what about a vid that you could demonstrate the wind effects on micro vs. fat diameter shafts? The rain one was super cool to see.