How to Set Up a Recurve Bow

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The takedown recurve bow is one of the most popular choices for recreational archers and traditional bowhunters. In this video, Lancaster Archery Supply TechXPert P.J. Reilly walks through the steps to set up the Samick Sage recurve bow.

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@bullranderman 6 жыл бұрын

That is simplest, clearest demonstration I've seen on line , thank you .

@jasontindell6734 4 жыл бұрын

God Bless you!!!

@justineli3229 2 жыл бұрын

Instablaster.

@dougtowers 2 жыл бұрын

You are such a good teacher. Just after watching your video I was able to identify all the parts and assemble my bow right away! Thank you so much!!

@terry36611 8 жыл бұрын

One thing you might have mentioned for the people that are new to bow setup. They should setup the bow and get brace height set and let the string get some of its stretching done before you set your nock points

@terry36611 8 жыл бұрын

Stretching done, then reset brace height* Before setting nock points

@aaronboyd55x 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting to set my nocks for this reason. My bow string has stretched about 2 inches since I put it on. So just record your brace height(s) to be sure no more stretching is going on, then nock.

@lou9219 4 жыл бұрын

This was a find and a half , my exact bow and all the information I was after . Big up yourself 👍🏼

@somnyad 9 ай бұрын

This was so easy to understand and to-the-point. I've watched it three times. Thanks so much!!😊

@pauldebacker9022 4 жыл бұрын

Explaining stuff is a talent. This man has that talent.

@cobravenomX1 6 жыл бұрын

i just got a recurve bow and trying to figure out how to set it thanks alot

@LancasterArcherySupply 8 жыл бұрын

Eric, we've been using brass nocking points for decades without problems.

@barryrudge1576 3 жыл бұрын

I recently purchased a similar bow slightly used but no assembly instructions. I am new to Archery and you explain it so simply, thank goodness I found you on Y.T. When I tried to assemble it before watching this video I couldn't have got it more wrong including having the limbs the wrong way round. I can't thank you enough.

@koesherbacon 3 жыл бұрын

This video was soooooooo helpful. Thank you very, very much for teaching me how to properly string a recurve bow!

@oilburner8548 3 ай бұрын

8 years on and I'm glad I found this video will need it in a few days 👍

@556suppressor 5 жыл бұрын

Shooting my Cabelas 40# Sabrehawk again this year. Forgot how much fun it is.

@madmaxmcinnes4102 2 жыл бұрын

Best video on this subject on KZfaq ........ cheers bud. Personally, I would string the bow and leave it for 24 hours first though, and THEN set everything up👍

@conditioningclinic 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Instructional. I’m a complete beginner who just purchased 3 recurve bows and was lost as to how string them. Thank you

@peterney2402 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, so straight forward and simple. Sign of an excellent teacher.

@iamthestormthatisapproachi5349 2 жыл бұрын

Wow how awesome, I just bought my first recurve bow and it just happens to be the Samick Sage.

@vince8421 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this video. It is very informative for someone who is new to archery like myself

@Lavender1044 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, I needed a recap because I haven’t managed to practice during covid and this was perfect

@neotree7706 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I kinda feel like I can take a shot at setting up my bows on my own now. Thanks for this!

@semco72057 5 жыл бұрын

I love that demonstration on the assembly of the bow and setting it up to use. That was a great instruction and helped me so much. Thanks for sharing this information with us all.

@Connor_Dempsey 3 жыл бұрын

Great comprehensive video. Thanks 🎯

@TheKat12364 2 жыл бұрын

Its been a year. And I couldnt not remember. Thank you

@MrBobbyFreakout 2 жыл бұрын

This vid helped me better understand my bow. Thanks

@thenextcujo 5 жыл бұрын

I just got a recurve now that uses hex bolts for the limb bolts, so obviously it’s pretty easy to get them really tight. Should I be doing them up pretty much only finger right then?

@dukevonflankenheimer9430 4 жыл бұрын

should the arrow when nocked be perpendicular to the string before you draw? Thanx great vid!!

@trashpanda2396 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. I just bought a sage from Lancaster and was just shuffled through. Very little information was given to me on set up. Told to use my foot to string a recurve when I asked if I need a stringer. No box or paperwork. Being a beginner I drove to lancaster to hopefully gain some knowledge on what i should be doing. Big disappointment and waste of my time. I've learned more online. I guess it's more important to help the guys with the expensive compounds.

@leafinitup1 6 жыл бұрын

I just purchased a bow from you guys. I don't own a bow square, so I was hoping to just use a basic carpenter's triangle hanging off the string to find a point perpendicular to the top of the shelf (I am shooting off the shelf). How high above the top of the shelf should the nock point be? Thanks

@MELLOSMOOTHE2 4 жыл бұрын

Great explanation very informative in your presentation. Will definitely like and subscribe. 🏹

@daniellopezeverest 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video thank you I bought a Southwest Spyder recurve bow and this is perfect instructions for that bow as well. I wanted to ask the nocking points do I put both of them below the arrow or one under and one over? Thank you

@daniellopezeverest 3 жыл бұрын

@Daniel Spence hey what's up I bought the ready to shoot set at amazon.com and I like it very much it is awesome I got the 20 lb limbs and I also bought the 60 lb limbs the 20 lb limbs is strong enough I missed one of my targets and went right through the garage door LOL with the 20 lb limbs it also feels really nice it's really smooth and the hand grip feels kind of like a gun grip it's awesome you should get it if you're thinking about it get it I am blind in both eyes and I could build it I could string it and then disassembled it

@knifesharpeningnorway 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Is the black sheep nova the samme as samick sage and is it good quality?

@Wraithlord77 7 жыл бұрын

well that answered questions i hadn't even thought off lol TY

@Mr.M1STER 2 жыл бұрын

It has been quite a few years since I shot with my recurve bow and going back to it now I can see that my brace height is about 6 inches. I hope I can get enough twists in the string to bring it back within spec.

@nathandawley2586 Жыл бұрын

Thanks this is really helpful

@tobywarner8912 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you help me very much set up my recurve bow

@DirtTrackHeroes 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. thanks!

@devondicker170 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice video, thank you!

@killashaks2929 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant mate from England

@schullieringer 3 жыл бұрын

I have noticed with another seller that offers set up that you can choose between 3 under or split for the nok points. So my question is, is the recommendation you give in this video for 3 under or split or for either? Also, I'm curious about the brace height...will I need to reset that any time I take down the bow or does the string generally keep the twists that you've added to it for the proper height.

@nicknames5325 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you man! cheers!

@bladecherry 5 жыл бұрын

My s1 "Strong limb" recurve bow is 68 inch length, What Size bow string should i get?

@deldridg 3 жыл бұрын

That was straight to the point - can't nock you for that! Cheers - Dave :-)

@rogerburdo8930 3 жыл бұрын

Does the bows poundage change the brace height? I have this bow with 50 lb draw I just want to make sure the spec is still 7 and half to 8 and quarter

@koesherbacon 3 жыл бұрын

I have a different model from Landcaster but this How-To seems pretty universal. Could you please tell me how many times thr string should be twisted before attaching it to a 66-inch Recurve?

@Worldoversea 3 жыл бұрын

I only have one nocking point attaching arrow underneath. I see you used two points to center, is this advantageous? Thank you.

@theclassicleafa4284 5 жыл бұрын

If i want to do instinct shooting, do i put the arrow rest on

@jacoblee5546 3 жыл бұрын

What nock height do I set for three under draw? Mine is 5/8 inch high and works for split finger but always shoots my arrows into the ground if I use three under.

@JimCamel37 6 ай бұрын

i bought the same kind of bow yesterday off a Friend minus the String. i ordered 2 replacement strings for it :>

@CarpinteroJesus 3 жыл бұрын

Hello nice video, what size do you recommend for tall people like 6'3"? Thanks in advance

@abhinavaggarwal4062 8 жыл бұрын

I'm only beginning with archery but before setting the knock points, I was aligning the arrow straight straight against the rest but after setting my knock points 3/8ths of an inch higher from the center, according to your video, my arrow is resting kinda tilted. I don't know if that's the way it's supposed to be?

@LancasterArcherySupply 8 жыл бұрын

It is supposed to be that way. This allows for proper clearance as the arrow leaves the bow. If you went with a level nocking point, you could have clearance issues.

@abhinavaggarwal4062 8 жыл бұрын

ok .. I'll take your word for it since you are more experienced. But I'll find out the difference along the way. Thanks a lot for your guidance.

@jasontindell6734 4 жыл бұрын

God Bless you!!!

@MrAn0nym0us 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video! Nice job.

@FPChris 4 жыл бұрын

How to the plastic vanes pass through on this type of rest?

@Mandarin110631 6 ай бұрын

thank you!

@n9oqu 6 жыл бұрын

If you set your knocking point and then add beaver balls or rubber mushrooms to your string does this change the knocking point?

@NorthForkFisherman 6 жыл бұрын

No. I shoot off the shelf with silencers on my string and it doesn't cause any problems. I did, however, put them on a bit loose first so I could move them and find the spot that gives the best quieting.

@finncooke6734 2 жыл бұрын

Wait do I need the bow stronger for my new secure bow or can I just pull it

@orbelgalvarado 2 жыл бұрын

Great my pse nighthawk insert came off.

@stacywilliams1710 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You

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@rackinfrackinvarmint 3 жыл бұрын

Does the logo on the limbs always go on the bottom no matter what the brand?

@braingasim 5 жыл бұрын

What do you do about the alignment of the nocking points when you unstring the bow after you shoot? Meaning, you need to exactly know the correct amount of twists. And what to so when the string stretches .

@LancasterArcherySupply 5 жыл бұрын

Couple things.....when you unstring the bow, you can just slide one end of the string down the limb so it actually stays connected, and then it does not untwist. If you are going to remove the string to break the bow down, you should connect the loop ends so it doesn't untwist. Also, when you string the bow each time, measure the brace to make sure that number is consistent. If you measure each time, then you know right away if you need to add/remove twists.

@braingasim 5 жыл бұрын

Ahh ok, so you don't need to replace the nocks, just adjust the amount of twists?

@LancasterArcherySupply 5 жыл бұрын

@@braingasim Correct....set the brace height the same every time and leave the nocking points where they are.

@vinniedeandrade6073 3 жыл бұрын

I have this same exact set up. Can I leave my bow strung for a long period of time?

@84willybum 3 жыл бұрын

I read it's probably best to take it of if you're not using it for a long time. I know it's a bit of a ball ache

@rj8944 4 жыл бұрын

Limb bolts are only finger tight?

@mattMcLovinisbae 4 жыл бұрын

thank you

@steelgila 6 жыл бұрын

Is the center line on the square that last line the furthest to your left? Everything else was very clear and simplified thanks for the video. I've used the square before but it's been over twenty years, I'm kinda rusty about some particulars. Also did not realize there were two knock points.

@lauris2973 8 жыл бұрын

Did the Limb alignment thing came with the bow?

@LancasterArcherySupply 8 жыл бұрын

Yes it does.

@guitardavepdx 6 жыл бұрын

Due to some joint problems I have I cannot pull a bow traditionally. Is there any real reason why you couldn't put a d loop on a traditional bow and use a release?

@chrisgarcia3617 5 жыл бұрын

Out here at the veterans hospital that's exactly what we do. Some guys don't have enough fingers to do it the "traditional " way. If it works for you than do it

@nola3157 5 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of a release making any bow LESS forgiving. I've never heard of any archery competiton anywhere that has release shooters being outscored by finger shooters.

@woodmanJ1 4 жыл бұрын

My bow did not come wit an arrow rest. I thought the arrow press on the wooden platform. It did come with that black sticker but it was. not clear from the video how that would form a rest surface. It looks like it would just stick on flat. Is there another part? Any clarification appreciated.

@boopypoots2538 4 жыл бұрын

same here

@adrianjohnson8601 6 жыл бұрын

Great help well done !!!!

@ammrzm 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, the video was really helpful

@primmoore6232 Жыл бұрын

Have you reviewed the *"WONDER FITTER"* in home archery system? It looks like they are selling it as a fitness & training device. The channel is *Wonderfitter Luke.* out of Hong Kong. He's talking about "reverse" archery. I've been shooting a recurve for half a century & never heard that term. They also say their system "uses real recurve bows and *blunt dry-firing arrows* ..." 🤔

@blacBroly2 6 жыл бұрын

I have a left handed bow, but my rest looks like its for the right handed bow. Does it matter? Will it mess up the shot?

@LancasterArcherySupply 6 жыл бұрын

Yes it matters. You need a rest to match your bow

@stevem7571 3 жыл бұрын

I get why you put twist in the string, my question is, after unstringing do I have to retwist when I restring?

@r1sabotage 3 жыл бұрын

You tend to lose some twist when un-strung, just check the brace height and add twist if needed. its quick and no big deal when you get used to it...

@bgohio4591 2 жыл бұрын

What if you've been putting the big loop on the bottom? Does that really matter?

@hutchieboy242 4 жыл бұрын

If a riser and limbs are bought separately from Lancaster, would a 'rest' be included?

@oogiesmuncher 4 жыл бұрын

Most likely not unless it mentions it is included.

@jodieleigh2888 5 ай бұрын

Im new to archery - would someone be able to explain the 2 measurements on the lower limb?

@brandonwalker7932 7 жыл бұрын

are you able to shoot vanes off of that arrow rest or no?

@LancasterArcherySupply 7 жыл бұрын

Yes you can!

@brandonwalker7932 7 жыл бұрын

Lancaster Archery Supply thanks!

@NorthForkFisherman 6 жыл бұрын

But feathers are better. I shoot vanes at the moment, but I get more accuracy with 4" RW helical feathers. Just damn expensive to convert.

@KH-ks7si 4 жыл бұрын

Hey everyone, I know this is a WHILE after this vid came out so I don’t expect a reply anytime soon but I was wondering: If we add twists to the bowstring do the twists undo themselves each time? Do we have to retwist each time we string the bow?

@LancasterArcherySupply 4 жыл бұрын

The twists will not undo themselves unless you remove the string from the bow. The string might stretch, which would then require adding more twists, but as long as the string is on the bow, the original twists you put in it will stay in place.

@KH-ks7si 4 жыл бұрын

Lancaster Archery Supply thank you so much for the speedy reply, it’s much appreciated

@lorettacaputo6997 3 жыл бұрын

What is the benefit of using a stick on rest vs. just shooting off the shelf?

@LancasterArcherySupply 3 жыл бұрын

The rest is more forgiving because there is less arrow contact.

@coltonweber2135 3 жыл бұрын

So I just got a recurve and I noticed their is a peice of Velcro on the throat is that suppose to be there

@claycampbell2263 7 жыл бұрын

Without tightening beyond finger tight, every step past that is useless and a potential hazard if a loosening limb should shift the string out the string grooves under tension, I am guessing. Isn't there a tool to center line an adjustable arrow rest to the center of the limb bolts for perfect alignment ? I'm having difficulty seeing exactly where the end of the plunger should be, the place where it touches the arrow. When setting up, can the plunger be set initially, half the diameter of an arrow shaft using the string alignment as dead center ? I am not totally sure if my arrow is exactly perpendicular to my plunger rest and the arrow on the string to the target. I am guessing at most of this alignment stuff because of the lack of proper equipment and going by eyeball mostly. It just seems to be a better way of knowing for sure before I go target an arrow.

@LancasterArcherySupply 7 жыл бұрын

With this style bow, you don't want to tighten the limb bolts beyond finger tight. You can actually cause damage to the riser if you use a wrench or some other tool to tighten the bolts further. Hand-tight is sufficient. With this bow setup, we didn't use a plunger, so you wouldn't see anything here relating to a plunger. I think you might be thinking of an Olympic recurve setup, which we didn't do in this video. This is a recreational/traditional recurve setup.

@claycampbell2263 7 жыл бұрын

Lancaster Archery Supply Thank you for reply. I really don't know because I am coming over from self longbows. My statement would be more a rhetorical question, never to troll. By finger tight, would snugged tightly be more sufficient ? And check it regularly as a maintenance procedure ? I noticed looseness in mine, the limbs had slight lateral movement, it this normal ? With limb movement, string seems to want to jump out of the grooves, I would have difficulty keeping my arrow alignment consistent the target. Thank you again, for your response. Much appreciate your answer and vids.

@chrisduke3251 6 жыл бұрын

Twist string to 7.5" OK, but how do you know what is optimal from that point for fine tuning?

@codyo2883 5 жыл бұрын

Chris Duke, I’ve heard that your brace height is ideal when the bow is at its quietest

@ZSmith-yy4lv 4 жыл бұрын

Most bows will say what brace height is best for it. It can be different between bows.

@jasontindell6734 4 жыл бұрын

God Bless you!!!

@lordabortion2172 2 жыл бұрын

My bow doesn't have an arrow rest, how do I set the knock?

@joejazz67 8 жыл бұрын

thanks great video

@hassan.adeel2007 2 жыл бұрын

SIr please also make a tutorial on making this bow

@ramargate 6 жыл бұрын

I have an OMP, the one almost the same with the sage, the string won't align with the limb slot. What could be the problem? I can't draw it coz the string loosens when you fire. Scary...

@NorthForkFisherman 6 жыл бұрын

RS - OK, what model are we talking about here specifically? Some take-down's (like my Impala) have places where you can adjust the pocket / mount where the limb bolts on. If you have a pronounced limb twist, you might be able to adjust that. However, if it's too far gone, it might be a limb replacement. Also, if the limb bolts are torqued properly, the string should never loosen.

@jessejohnson8562 4 жыл бұрын

backwards?

@sockMonster241 4 жыл бұрын

Why is the bottom limb the bottom limb? What's the difference between the limbs?

@brianfinnegan664 3 жыл бұрын

Needed a manual tutorial

@conforzo 5 жыл бұрын

My loops are the exact same size...

@stoic7912 3 жыл бұрын

Now on to buy all the tools 😅

@Deadlyserpent1 Жыл бұрын

What if you’re string is too tight and it can’t slide into the groove no matter how much force?

@clairresingh1754 Жыл бұрын

I just got my recurve bow and the string is too long what do I do

@armystud69420 3 жыл бұрын

How do you flex it to put the string on if you don't have a bow stringer?

@Jarxay 3 жыл бұрын

You’ll break it

@armystud69420 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jarxay I was able to string it by mandandling it, but got my hands on a bow stringer now and life is a lot easier

@forgetyourlife 3 жыл бұрын

three people makes it quite easy.

@marksmales2204 5 жыл бұрын

I recently purchased a 20year old competition recurve bow, Border Archery, Mirage 698470. Do you know what the measurement from the arch of the grip to the string should be with this particular recurve bow?.

@flixxil 3 жыл бұрын

So you do have to buy another couple things, well thanks for the video. Its great, not a stretched out video and is pretty simple. Considering getting the samick sage

@jordanheckler2674 4 жыл бұрын

Way better than the setup Brad did

@antgerfitz 8 ай бұрын

I'm just learning and after 1 min 40 seconds I'm confused. You said the one with writing on the back is the bottom limb and the big loop goes over the top limb, but then you put the big loop over the limb you called the bottom limb (the one with writing on the back).

@antgerfitz 8 ай бұрын

Ah, I know what happened. At the start you have to bottom on the right side. I just noticed at 1min 20 sec there is a camara cut and the bottom is now on the left side.

@manojp4338 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative

@unchartedrocks1 Жыл бұрын

I don’t understand what I did wrong? The string is too close to my hand so when I release it snaps my palm every time. I already did the whole twist the string thing & it just still too close yo my hand.

@snake_doc1788 4 жыл бұрын

A lot of people write rude replies when saying what they would have liked to have seen in a video... Do not understand why can't just be constructive....

@shithawk89 4 жыл бұрын

Ok so I'm a complete beginner getting into archery as a meditation. I just purchased by first recurve bow (Rolan Snake onepiece carbon fiber) today and this video left me with more questions : How bad is it that I have to step on my bow to string it ? Should I buy a bow stringer ? How often should I remove the string ? Why should I care about setting my nocking points ? I'm not buying a bow square, how do I decide where to set these points ? My bow came with an armguard and it's terribly uncomfortable. Do I really need to wear this thing ?

@LancasterArcherySupply 4 жыл бұрын

1. You shouldn't have to step on your bow to string it. Please don't ever do that. That is definitely bad. 2. Yes, you should buy a bow stringer. 3. You don't need to remove the string if you shoot the bow all the time. If you know it's going to sit for a couple months without any shooting, then unstring it. 4. You MUST care about setting your nocking points because this is how you know you are nocking in the same place every time, and that where you are nocking is the correct position for optimum arrow flight. The video discusses where to set your points. The instructions are very specific because that's the proper place to set those points. It would be hard to find 3/8 of an inch above zero without a bow square, which is why we use one. 5. You don't necessarily need the armguard, but it can save you from some serious pain, and can keep loose sleeves from interfering with your shots. You can always get a different one that is comfortable.

@nola3157 5 жыл бұрын

I've necer understood why people use two nocks. the nock under the arrow can cause the arrow to pinch or fall off if too close and can also cause a shooter to nock an arrow under both nocks with a follow up shot where you can't take your eyes off the deer or other target. If anything I would put two nocks on top, next to each other to prevent slippage. Of course, I wouldn't use a brass nock anyway, a tied on knot is lighter, stays put usually, and rarely causes a cut in the serving like a brass nock can especially if you are using a string with mono type serving, which is something else I wouldn't do.