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Old 07-05-08, 12:53 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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Question Why is my scope always left?

I always wonder why my scope ends up being a bit to the left of the bowstring line. I don't believe I torque the bow unduly when I shoot so don't think it's that (although I suppose I can't rule it out). Maybe it's down to the effect of the cable guard in some way. OR... perhaps because the bow string on most compounds is slightly off-centre, while the pressure point on the grip IS in the centre line, therefore (it seems to me) the string will not be drawn back quite parallel to the "line" of the bow (hope I'm explaining this OK...). OR perhaps something to do with arrow spine... I have even seen it on a bow set up with a split-cable system, so maybe its not down to the cable-guard after all.

Also most, if not all, of the compounds I've seen over the years seem to be set up in a similar way, i.e. with the sight out to the left a bit (for a right-handed bow). I've learnt to expect this now, and it doesn't seem to be a problem regarding scores/arrow-flight/tuning but I must say I'm still perplexed and curious about it. Does anyone have any ideas?
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