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OWNERS
 2. Recurve Bow Terminology 3
Hoyt USA
3. Important Information 7
543 North Neil Armstrong Road
4. Hoyt Recurve Bow Limbs 8
Salt LAke City, Utah 84116 • World Class Limbs for Radian, Avalon and Gold Medalist 8
(801) 363-2990 phone • Sprint Recurve Limbs .. 9

(801) 537-1470 fax 5. Hoyt Avalon/Radian Recurve Bows 10

• Installing Limbs ....................................................••...................... 10
• Stringing Your Avalon/Radian .. ...10
• Brace Heigh!................... ...11
• Avalon Limb Alignment Adjustments . 12
• Bow Limb Adjustments . 13
• Weight Adjustments........ . 14
• Tiller Adjustments 15
• Clicker Extension Plate... . 17

6. Hoyt Gold Medalist Recurve Bow 18

• Installing Limbs 18
• Stringing Your Gold Medalist ..........................................•............. 18
• Bow Limb Adjustments . 20
• Weight Adjustments..................... . 21
• Tiller Adjustments 22
• Gold Medalist Verla-Tune System....... . 24

7. Hoyt Sprint Recurve Bow 25

• Installing Limbs ...25
• Stringing Your Bow........ .. 25
• Brace Height 26

8. Recurve Bow Tuning 27

• Nocking Point ..............................•............................................... 27
• Center Shot .. 27
• Target Face Tuning 28
• Paper Tuning . 29
• Additional Tuning Options . 30
• Tuning Tiller............... . 31

9. Hoyt Recurve Bow Warranty .....................................................•........ 32

• Warranty Statement.............. . 32
• Warranty Service. ............................•.......... .. 32
 RECURVE BOW TERMINOLOGY

AVALON

Hoyt Recurve Bow Model _

Limb Type and Length Weight #

Purchased From _

Pocket
Important Note: Save your sales receipt. That receipt Adjustment Screw
is your proof of date-of-purchase. Proof of date-of-
Pocket Adjustment
purchase will be required should your bow ever
Lock Bolt
require warranty service.

The following space has been reserved for you to

staple or tape your sales receipt for safe and
convenient keeping

Avalon Grip

Lower Back
Stabilizer Mounting
Lower Front
Stabilizer Mounting WeightfTilier
Locking Bolt

Pocket Adjustment
Lock Bolt
WeightfTilier /
Adjustment Bolt Pocket Adjustment
Screw

IMPORTANT!
Staple or tape you r
sales receipt here
for safekeeping.
RECURVE BOW TERMINOLOGY RECURVE BOW TERMINOLOGY

RADIAN GOLD MEDALIST

Weighl/Tiller

"J".m~~,,~

Top Stabilizer Mounting _

Stabilizer Bushing
Clicker Mounting
Weighl/Tiller
Recess
Adjustment

----
Center
Stabilizer Bushing

Weighl/Tiller
Adjustment

Lower Rear
Stabilizer Bushing

Weighl/Tiller Tiller Measurement

Point
Adjustment Bolt
RECURVE BOW TERMINOLOGY

SPRINT 1. NEVER DRY FIRE YOUR BOW. Dry fire means to draw
and release your bow without an arrow. Shooting without an
arrow to absorb most of the bow's stored energy could
cause severe damage to the bow and possible injury to the
shooter or others close by.

NEVER EXPOSE YOUR BOW TO EXTREME HEAT OR

PROLONGED EXTREME MOISTURE. Excessive heat,
such as could be experienced on a sunny day inside of a
closed vehicle, could cause limb failure. Prolonged storage
in a hot, dry attic or damp basement could also be
damaging. This voids your warranty.
Limb Mounting Bolt
and Cupped Washer CAREFULLY INSPECT YOUR BOW BEFORE EACH
"" SHOOTING
bowstring,
SESSION. Carefully note condition
limbs and riser before you shoot. Frayed
of

bowstrings should be replaced. Damaged or suspect limbs

should be reported to the dealer where you purchased your
bow.

MAINTENANCE OF BOWSTRING AND BOW LIMBS.

Apply a light coat of bowstring wax to your bow's string on a
regular basis. With target bows, use a quality car polish to
protect the finish and luster of your bow's limbs.

ALWAYS BE SAFE. Never shoot your bow straight up.

Always be sure of your target area and the area
Limb Mounting Bolt /
immediately behind it.
and Cupped Washer

INSPECT ALL ARROWS. Before shooting, inspect your

arrows for defects. Replace cracked nocks. Discard
fractured or dented arrows. Replace loose fletch.

This bow is a deadly weapon.

Always abide by all safety advisements.
Children should be supervised by an adult.
HOYT RECURVE BOW LIMBS

HOYT WORLD CLASS RECURVE LIMBS The Hoyt Sprint is 56 inches in length. Sprint limbs
FOR AVALON, RADIAN AND GOLD MEDALIST are wood core dual laminated and are available in
weights from 15 to 35# in five pound increments.
Hoyt World Class Recurve Limbs are available in Marked Sprint weights are measured at 24 inches.
three winning styles: Carbon Plus Laminated Limbs,
Wood/Carbon Laminated Limbs and Wood Core
Laminated Limbs. Each style is available in three
championship limb lengths: Long, Medium and Short.

Actual bow length is determined by the combination

of limb length and riser type (length). The following
chart shows the relationship between Hoyt World
Class Recurve Limbs and Hoyt Avalon, Radian and
Gold Medalist risers.

Hoyt USA Recurve Riser Long Limbs Medium Limbs Short Limbs

Avalon L Riser 70" 68" 66"

Radian L Riser 70" 68" 66"

Gold Medalist Riser 70" 68" 66"

Avalon S Riser 68" 66" 64"

Radian S Riser 68" 66" 64"

Hoyt World Class Recurve Limbs are available in

marked weights from 22 to 50# in two pound
increments. This marked weight is measured at 28
inches of draw when the limbs are used with either a
Gold Medalist, Avalon L or Radian L riser. Shifting
the same limbs to a shorter Avalon S or Radian S
riser will result in a weight increase of approximately
two pounds.
 bow su.fficie:ntly to easily slil? the upper loop of the
HOYT RADIAN AND AVALON bowstring Into the upper 11mb string groove. To
RECURVE BOWS unstring, reverse this procedure.
INSTALLING LIMBS ON YOUR HOYT RADIAN I AVALON
BRACE HEIGHT FOR YOUR RADIAN I AVALON
AND GOLD MEDALIST
Your Hoyt Radian or Avalon has a remarkable limb
mounting and limb weight/tiller adjustment system.
Brace height is the perpendicular distance from the
Internally, the butt end of each limb is engaged in a
~owstring to the pivot point of the handle. This height
circular channel. That channel is adjustable for weight
IS an Important part of tuning. The following chart
control and limb balance (tiller). The special dovetail
gives you the recommended brace height range for
limb guide bushing aligns and captures each limb to
your Hoyt Radian, Avalon or Gold Medalist.
prevent it from disengaging from the riser should
bowstring breakage occur. A spring loaded detent
C~ntrary to popular opinion, changing the brace
button also holds the limbs in place while stringing.
height does not change bow weight. But changing
brace height does drastically effect bow
To install each limb in its respective pocket, carefully
performance. F.or instance, each 1/2 inch change in
enter the limb guide bushing in the dovetail groove
brace height will effect velocity approximately 2 1/2
and gently push the limb forward until the limb butt
feet per second. A higher brace height will decrease
seats into the channel at the back of the pocket.
velocity. A lower brace height will increase velocity.
Firmly push the limb home to engage the detent
Stored energy and the length of the power stroke are
button. both effected by brace height, thus affecting arrow
speed.

Optimum brace height is one that gives smooth bow

Special attention should be given to the proper
action, good arrow flight, tight grouping and a quiet
procedure for stringing any recurve bow. The safest
shot. ~enerally, slight variations of brace height are
and only procedure recommended by Hoyt USA is to
not critical, but at the extremes, you may get erratic
use a bow stringer. arrow flight and/or excessive string noise.
Preadjust the length of the bow stringer according to
the manufacturers instructions.

Begin by placing the larger loop of the bowstring over

the upper limb and slipping the bowstring's smaller long limbs Medium limbs Short limbs
loop in the string groove of the lower limb. Next,
place the large cup of the bow stringer over the lower Radian/Avalon Short Riser 81/2-9 " 8 - 81/2" 7 3/4 - 8 1/4"
limb tip and the small cup over the upper limb tip.
With the upper limb of the bow held to the left, step Radian/Avalon long Riser 9 -91/2" 81/2 -9" 8 - 8 1/2"
(some prefer to use both feet) on the middle of the
Gold Medalist Riser 9 - 91/2" 81/2-9" 8 - 8 1/2"
bow stringer with instep (back of bow up) and pull
with the right hand on the bow grip, flexing the
HOYT AVALON ALIGNMENT HOYT AVALON ALIGNMENT
ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)
The Hoyt USA Avalon is equipped with an adjustable If you have an arrow on the string, on the arrow rest
pocket system to make fine adjustments of limb/riser and against the plunger, it is easy to see the
alignment. The system is designed to make one or movement that each turn of the adjustment screw
many adjustments while the bow is strung. A 5/32" makes. The goal is to have the arrow parallel with
hex key is provided to make all adjustments. The the center stabilizer and have the string centered on
components of the system are: 1) the pocket the bow limbs and through the center of the riser.
adjustment screws located on the sight window side Once this is achieved, tuning for the correct arrow
of each pocket and (2) the adjustment lock bolts, flight can be started. If the limb pockets have been
located adjacent to the adjustment bolt inside the cut changed, you must re-tune for correct arrow flight as
out portion of the riser. any adjustments in the pocket will affect your tune. If
adjustment is necessary, loosen the appropriate
To make a pocket adjustment, determine which adjustment lock bolt using the hex key wrench. To
direction to adjust the top or bottom limb by centering adjust a limb tip toward the sight window side of the
the bowstring in the holes that provide the lock down bow, rotate the pocket adjustment screw clockwise
bolt access for the tiller/poundage adjustment. using the hex key wrench.To move a limb tip away
Center the bowstring in the bottom hole, then from the sight window side of the bow, rotate the
compare the alignment at the top hole and pocket adjustment screw counter clockwise.
visa/versa. (Tip: having your center stabilizer (Warning: There is only 3/4 of a turn of
attached forms another point of reference to center adjustment in either direction). Once the
the bowstring with. As you check the alignment with adjustments are complete tighten the pocket
the limb tiller lock access holes, also check that the adjustment lock bolt until the pocket adjustment
bowstring centers with the stabilizer.) screw is secure.
Note: The limb pockets of the Avalon are set at
the factory and should therefore be very close if
not perfect. Need for adjustment should be very
minor, if at all!)
Bow weight and limb tiller adjustments are
accomplished with the Hoyt Radian or Avalon by
using the two allen wrenches provided with the bow.
Preferably, these adjustments are made when the
bow is strung. The Limb Adjustment Channel at the
back of the Radian/Avalon limb pocket is factory
adjusted to minimum bow weight. Initially, it is
suggested that adjustments be left as is until tuning
procedures (described later in this manual) are
completed.
Should bow weight or tiller changes be desired,
begin by loosening the WeightITiller Locking bolt. Do
this by using one of the provided allen wrenches to
hold the WeightITiller Adjustment Bolt in place. Use
the other wrench to loosen the WeightlTiller Locking
Bolt. Adjust weight and/or tiller with the WeightlTilier
Adjustment Bolt. When all adjustments are
completed, re-tighten the WeightlTilier Locking Bolt
with both of the allen wrenches provided. One
wrench should be used to hold the Weight/Tiller
Adjustment Bolt in place while the other wrench is
used to tighten the WeightITiller Locking Bolt.
The Hoyt Radian and Avalon are weight adjustable
in a range of approximately 10% above the weight
indicated on the limbs. For example, if the limbs are
marked 40 pounds, the bow is capable of adjustment
to approximately 44 pounds. As a fine tuning aid,
sometimes changing bow weight to accommodate
arrow spine is desirable - increasing weight for a stiff
spine and decreasing it for a weak spine.
Turning the WeightITiller Adjustment Bolt clockwise
will increase bow weight. Turning the same bolt
counter-clockwise will decrease bow weight. Bow
tiller should be checked after all bow weight
changes. Some bow weight changes may
necessitate tiller corrections.
Strengthening or weakening one limb relative to the
other is called tillering. Turning the Weight/Tiller
Adjustment Bolt clockwise on one limb will
strengthen that limb and decrease the distance
between the limb and the string. Turning the
WeightlTilier Adjustment Bolt counter-clockwise will
produce opposite results. To adjust tiller on the Hoyt
Radian without affecting bow weight, adjust each
WeightlTilier Adjustment Bolt an equal amount but in
opposite directions. When a tiller adjustment is
made, shoot several ends to stabilize the change
and recheck the tiller. It is best to make tiller or
weight adjustments with bow braced.
Normally, in the course of shooting, all bows will
change tiller to some degree whether limbs are
adjustable or non-adjustable. Some bows have been
known to reverse tiller under extreme conditions.
With very few exceptions, bows that change tiller will
return to their normal tiller after resting in an
unstrung condition for only a few hours.
 3/16 Allen Wrench

'-11---'--- Radian and Avalon offer the serious FITA archer a

built-in clicker extension system. Each Radian and
Avalon riser is supplied with three different length
'-'-' WeightITilier clicker extension plates.
Adjustment Bolt

To change plates, remove retaining screw and

replace the existing clicker extension plate with the
desired plate.

WeightITilier

~ __ LOC~king Bolt

~============:---- 3/16 Allen Wrench

Therefore, with any recurve bow, do not jump into

making premature tiller adjustments as soon as a
change in tiller is observed. After the bow has rested
and is restrung, normal tiller will typically return.

However, there are times when limb balance (tiller)

may need to be adjusted after some use of the bow
has occurred. Should this be the case, make an
initial tiller adjustment, then shoot several ends and
recheck tiller.
HOYT GOLD MEDALIST RECURVE BOW
INSTALLING LIMBS IN YOUR
HOYT GOLD MEDALIST
Your Hoyt Gold Medalist has a remarkable limb
mounting and limb weight/tiller adjustment system.
Internally, the butt end of each limb is engaged in a
channel. That channel is adjustable for weight
control and limb balance (tiller). Also, the special
dovetail limb guide aligns and captures the limb to
prevent it from disengaging from the riser should
bowstring breakage occur. A spring loaded detent
button also holds the limb in place while stringing.
To install ead) limb in its respective pocket, carefully
enter the limb guide bushing in the dovetail groove
and gently push the limb forward until the limb butt
seats into the channel at the back of the pocket.
Firmly push the limb home to engage the detent
button.
Preadjust the length of the bow stringer according to
the manufacturer's instructions.
Begin by placing the larger loop of the bowstring
over the upper limb and slipping the bowstring's
smaller loop in the string groove of the lower limb.
Next, place the large cup of the bow stringer over the
lower limb tip and the small cup over the upper limb
tip. With the upper limb of the bow held to the left,
step (some prefer to use both feet) on the middle of
the bow stringer with instep (back of bow up) and
pull with the right hand on the bow grip, flexing the
bow sufficiently to easily slip the upper loop of the
bowstring into the upper limb string groove. To
unstring, reverse this procedure.

Special attention should be given to the proper

procedure for stringing any recurve bow. The safest,
and only procedure recommended by Hoyt USA is to
use a bow stringer.
 SPECIAL NOTE: The Channel has a limited amount
of rotational play and the limbs, when inserted into
Bow weight and limb tiller adjustments are the Channel, have a limited amount of fore and aft
accomplished with the use of the special allen play. This is a design feature. All play ceases and
wrench provided. Preferably, these adjustments are the limbs lock up solidly when the bow is strung.
made when the bow is strung. The Limb Adjustment
Channel at the back of the Gold Medalist limb pocket
is factory adjusted to minimum bow weight. Initially it
is suggested that adjustments be left as is until The Gold Medalist is weight adjustable in a range
tuning procedures (described later in this manual) about 10% above the weight indicated on the limbs.
are completed. For example, if the limbs are marked 40 pounds, the
bow is capable of adjustment for approximately 44
Should bow weight or a change in tiller be desired, pounds at 28 inch draw. As a fine tuning aid,
first unlock the Hollow (see through) Lock Screw (at sometimes changing bow weight to accommodate
least one full turn counter-clockwise) bearing against arrow spine is desirable - increasing weight for a stiff
and locking the Channel Drive Screw (limb spine and decreasing it for a weak spine. Turning
adjustment bolt) locked at each end of handle, face both Channel Drive Screws clockwise in equal
side. Use the limited entry (dimpled end) of the amounts will increase bow weight, counter-clockwise
wrench on the Hollow Lock Screw. With the opposite will decrease bow weight. Should a substantial
end of the wrench, insert through the Hollow Lock change be made in
Screw and into the channel Drive Screw of the Gold weight (2 Ibs. or
Medalist. Turn the Channel Drive Screw clockwise or more) turning
counter-clockwise (see Channel Drive
Weight and Tiller Screws equal
adjustment, page 12 amounts for both
and 13) the desired limbs will most likely
amount, reverse the show the tiller has
wrench and firmly lock not remained
the Hollow Lock Screw constant and a
against the Channel correction needs to
Drive Screw. If the be made.
channel bottoms out at
the front or back of the
pocket, do not force the
Drive Screw.
Strengthening or weakening one limb relative to the
other is called tillering. Turning the Channel Drive
Screw clockwise on one limb will strengthen that limb
and decrease the distance between the limb and the
string. Turning the Channel Drive Screw counter-
clockwise will produce opposite results. To adjust
tiller on the Hoyt Gold Medalist without affecting bow
weight, adjust each Channel Drive Screw an equal
amount, but in opposite directions. When a tiller
adjustment is made, shoot several ends to stabilize
the change and recheck the tiller, It is best to make
tiller or weight adjustments with bow braced.
Normally, in the course of shooting, all bows will
change tiller to some degree whether limbs are
adjustable or non-adjustable. Some bows have been
known to reverse tiller under extreme conditions.
With very few exceptions, bows that change tiller will
return to their normal tiller after resting in an
unstrung condition for only a few hours.
Therefore, with any recurve bow, do not jump into
making premature tiller adjustments as soon as a
change in tiller is observed. After the bow has rested
and is restrung, normal tiller will typically return.
However, there are times when limb balance (tiller)
may need to be adjusted after some use of the bow
has occurred. Should this be the case, make an
initial tiller adjustment, then shoot several ends and
recheck tiller.
Contrary to popular opinion, limb tiller should not be
considered a critical factor in tuning recurve bows!
Why? Because tiller is only a measure of static
balance; the dimensional relationship of the
stationary upper and lower limbs to the string of the
braced bow. Within reasonable limits, variances in
tiller have very little bearing on dynamic balance (the
limbs as they move), the truly important factor.
Surprisingly, a variance of 7/8 inch reverse tiller
(lower limb farthest from the string) to 7/8 inch
normal tiller (upper limb farthest from the string) will
show little if any effect on grouping accuracy. The
nocking point may need to be moved to
accommodate the tiller change, but only a minimal
amount. Keep in mind that when the correct nocking
point is located to prevent arrow porpoising, relative
dynamic balance between the limbs has been
achieved.
As a practical matter and as a starting point with your
Gold Medalist, we suggest placing the tiller at 1/8
inch, to 1/2 inch more on the upper limb (normal
tiller) as measured perpendicular to the string at
each end of the riser. The rationale for this is two
fold. First, it makes the lower limb stronger to offset
the greater strain imposed on it and the subsequent
tendency of the lower limb to "let down", especially
after a day of hard shooting in hot, humid weather.
Second, some of the more skilled shooters sense a
greater stability with positive tiller because it creates
a more relaxed bow hand and a tendency to aim
finer.
HOYT GOLD MEDALIST VERTA - TUNE
ARROW REST SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT
INSTALLING LIMBS ON YOUR HOYT SPRINT
The Hoyt Gold Medalist features a remarkable arrow
rest tuning system called the Verta-Tune System.
The Verta-Tune System allows the archer to adjust
the vertical position of the arrow rest.
Experimentation should be used by the archer to
establish the vertical rest position which provides the
most accurate arrow groupings.
HOYT SPRINT RECURVE BOW
Each Hoyt Sprint Limb mounts securely and
conveniently into the independent limb pockets by
means of a single limb mounting bolt and cupped
washer with pad. The limb should be carefully
positioned into the independent limb pocket and the
limb mounting bolt snugged down firmly. Avoid over
tightening the limb mounting bolts. Snug is firm enough.
At no time should your Hoyt Sprint be shot with the
limb mounting bolts other than snugged firmly all the
way down against the face of the limb. There is no
weight adjustability with a single set of limbs on the
Hoyt Sprint. The only way to change draw weight, is
to change to a differently weighted set of Hoyt limbs.
Special attention should be given to the proper
procedure for stringing any recurve bow. The safest,
and only procedure recommended by Hoyt USA is to
use a bow stringer.
Preadjust the length of the bow stringer according to
the manufacturers instructions.
Begin by placing the larger loop of the bow string
over the upper limb and slipping the bowstring's
smaller loop in the string groove of the lower limb.
Next, place the large cup of the bow stringer over the
lower limb tip and the small cup over the upper limb
tip. With the upper limb of the bow held to the left,
step (some prefer to use both feet) on the middle of
the bow stringer with instep (back of bow up) and
pull with the right hand on the bow grip, flexing the
bow sufficiently to easily slip the upper loop of the
bowstring into the upper limb string groove. To
unstring, reverse this procedure.

Brace height is the perpendicular distance from the
bowstring to the pivot point of the handle. This height
is an important part of tuning.
Contrary to popular opinion, changing the brace
height does not change bow weight. But changing
brace height does drastically effect bow
performance. For instance, each 1/2 inch change in
brace height will effect velocity approximately 2 1/2
feet per second. A higher brace height will decrease
velocity. A lower brace height will increase velocity.
Stored energy and the length of the power stroke are
both effected by brace height, thus affecting arrow
speed.
Optimum brace height is one that gives smooth bow
action, good arrow flight, tight grouping and a quiet
shot. Generally, slight variations of string height are
not critical, but at the extremes, you may get erratic
arrow flight and/or excessive string noise.
It is recommended that the brace height of your Hoyt
Sprint is to be maintained in the range of 6-61/2
inches.
RECURVE BOW TUNING
INSTALLING A NOCKING POINT
A nocking point marks the exact positio~ ~f the ar~ow
on the bowstring for each shot. To begin Installation,
slip the nock set on the string above the center
serving. Then, slide it carefully down into the correct
position. Initially set the nocklng pOint at
approximately 3/8 " above level. To close the nock
set, use proper nock set pliers. CI~se the nock set a
small amount, then rotate the pliers and comple~e
closing the nock set until the ends butt together. This
simple procedure keeps the nock set round. Never
shoot a bow with a nock set that has not been
completely closed.
 Your first consideration is the nocking point. If the
bare shafts are grouping below the fletched shafts,
The objective lower the nocking point. If the bare shafts are
here is to position grouping above, move the nocking point up. Each
the arrow directly time the nocking point is moved requires a new
in line with the sighting in of the fletched arrows. Continue until both
power path of the sets group relatively together. Finer adjustment may
bowstring. To do be needed later.
that, begin by
putting a small Next, work with the cushion plunger tension. From
reference mark in Arrow Point your previous grouping pattern, note the lateral
the center of the
upper limb just '" relationship of the bare shafts to those fletched. If the
bare shafts hit to the right of the fletched shafts,
above the top increase the spring tension on the cushion plunger.
end of the riser. Should the bare shafts hit to the left of those
Place an arrow fletched, loosen the spring tension. With each
on the string and change in spring tension, a resighting is needed
arrow rest and before shooting the bare shafts. Reverse these
position the bow instructions if you are left handed.
so that your eye
aligns the IMPORTANT NOTE: The shooter's level of skill will
bowstring with determine just how well this tuning method will work.
the reference Generally the bare shaft group will be twice the
mark on the diameter of the fletched shaft group. For example, if
upper limb. Now, you shoot a three inch diameter fletched arrow
keeping that group, the bare shaft group will be approximately six
alignment, adjust inches in diameter.
the arrow rest or
cushion plunger in or out so that the inside edge of
the arrow shaft at its point end aligns with the
bowstring. See diagram. In paper tuning, an arrow (usually a fletched arrow)
is shot through paper at point blank range to collect
facts about actual arrow flight. The hole or tear the
arrow makes as it passes through the paper
Have on hand three fletched arrows and three bare becomes both a record of the arrow's flight pattern
shafts, all identical, straight and carefully nocked. and an indicator of required tuning adjustments.
Shoot from about 15 to 20 meters at a 40 centimeter Newspaper, butcher paper or computer paper all
(or other suitable size) target face. Sight in with the work well. The paper should be tightly taped over a
fletched shafts. Once you have developed a rigid framework (an old picture frame works fine).
grouping pattern, shoot the bare shafts and note how
they group relative to the fletched shafts.
 Shoot at 10 feet from the paper and note the tear
pa,ttern. V~rtical tears indicate nocking point
adjustment IS needed, For a high tear (nock end of
arrow enters pape:r high), lower the nocking point.
For a low tear, raise the nocking point. Right tear
(nock end of arrow t~ars paper to right) indicates
~pnng ten~lon of cushion plunger is too stiff. Loosen
It. If tear IS to the left, tighten spring tension. The
reverse would be true if you are left handed.
Even though we have found that static bow limb tiller
has relatively little bearing on accuracy, many
shooters sense a stabilizing effect with positive tiller.
When the degree of static tiller is found that is correct
for you, your bow hand should be more relaxed and
your aim finer.

BB
To achieve proper static tiller, stand about 10 to 15

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High Low Right Left
yards from the target. Raise your arm and aim at the
bullseye. Slowly draw the string back to your anchor
and try to keep the sight on the bullseye. If the sight
moves up while drawing back, increase the tiller of
the upper limb. If the sight moves down while drawing
back, decrease the tiller. Eventually you will be able
ADDITIONAL TUNING OPTIONS to keep the sight close to the bullseye as you draw
slowly back. Once accomplished, this procedure
Sometim~s fine, tuning can be enhanced by simple projects a feeling of solidarity and a psychological aid
changes In equipment. If these options are open to to accuracy. When you are comfortable with your
you, here are examples, based on a right hand static tiller and your bow hand feels relaxed, record
shooter. the tiller for future reference.

A. For a bare shaft hitting to the left in the Target Face Test or
a nght tear on t~e Pap.er Tuning Test (stiff spine):
1. Us~ a heavier weight arrow point or add point
weight.
2. Increase weight adjustment.
3. Decrease number of strands in bowstring.
4. Try a weaker spined arrow.

B. For a bare shaft hitting to the right in the Target Face Test
or a left tear on the Paper Tuning Test (weak spine):
1. Use a lighter weight point
2. Decrease weight adjustment.
3. Increase number of strands in bowstring.
4. Try a stiffer spined arrow.

Hoyt USA recurve bows are backed by a solid two year limited
warranty. For the first year from date of purchase, Hoyt
recurve bows are fully warranted against factory defects in
materials and workmanship. For the second year from date of
purchase, all warranty repairs or replacements on Hoyt
recurve bows will be made at a charge of 50% of
manufacturers suggested retail price. A copy of your retail
sales receipt, establishing date of purchase, is required for all
warranty service.
There are no other warranties, expressed or implied, that
extend beyond those written here. No agent, employee or
representative of Hoyt or its dealers has the authority to bind
Hoyt to any agreement not herein stated. Buyer agrees that
the sole and exclusive remedies for breach on any warranty
concerning Hoyt bows shall be repair or replacement of
defective parts. Hoyt shall not be liable for injury or property
other than the bows themselves.
To obtain warranty service, you should return to the Hoyt
Dealer where you purchased your Hoyt bow. The dealer can
help you determine if Hoyt factory service is required or if the
repair can be completed by the dealer. If the bow must be
returned to the factory, the bow owner is responsible for the
return postage to Hoyt. Hoyt, in turn, will pay the postage for
reshipping the repaired bow.
Be ore any bow is returned to the Hoyt factory for warranty
-ervice, a Hoyt Return Authorization Number must be
ained by calling Hoyt USA at (801 )363-2990.
Y bow returned to the Hoyt factory for warranty service:
1. must be sent postage paid
2. must include a copy of the dated sales receipt
3. must include a short note explaining the nature of the
problem
4. must include a Hoyt Return Authorization Number
5. should not include accessories unless otherwise
instructed when the Return Authorization Number is
obtained.
- e most important part of any new bow selection is the
careful and correct matching of the bow to the archer. We
lieve that such personal service can only be accomplished
face-to-face with a qualified pro shop expert such as can be
;. nd in any authorized Hoyt USA Dealership. For this reason,
OYT USA WILL NOT PROVIDE ANY WARRANTY ON
ANY HOYT RECURVE BOW PURCHASED BY MAIL
ORDER.

Hoyt recurve bows requiring Hoyt factory warranty service

should be sent to:
Hoyt USA
543 North Neil Armstrong Road,
Salt Lake CitY,Utah 84116-2887