Serving Wax and Accuracy

[va3cgt]

So I got my new Micro last week and had a chance today to try her out. I drive up to the property and walk 3 miles though 2 feet of snow....just kidding. Short walk through the snow, set up the Block, get the arrows out, hook up the rope cocker only to realize I forgot to wax the serving. Bone dry. So I took about ten shots and put a little snow on the serving. I noticed at 20 yards my shots were either to the right or to the left. Just couldn't get it dialed in just right. Double checked that the limbs weren't broken, everything looked fine. I'm guessing a dry server would affect accuracy??

[newbie]

Freehand? What arrows? Did you check exk to make sure all bolts and fasteners were tight?

[jparchery]

Were you shooting free hand or from a shooting rest?

[va3cgt]

Shooting from a rest with stock Quill arrows and 100gn field points.

[newbie]

Shoot one arrow only to sight in.

[jparchery]

I had this issue last year with my M355, then I noticed 2 screws that mount the scope rail were loose, I simply removed them, added loctite and problem solved. I doubt it was your serving that was the issue. Did you recently oil the trigger mechanism? I ask because today was cold up in mount Albert, and that will affect the pull of your trigger if it's gummy with thick trigger oil.

[paulaboutform]

Shooting from a rest with stock Quill arrows and 100gn field points.

Don't the stock quills come with 150gr points.....or 125gr points? I'm assuming they do. Here's the thing, you've got a shorter projectile as it is which I believe loses in flight stability more quickly than a longer projectile with equivalent spine. If you're using 100gr points that may be your issue. I think that especially with the micro you need to maintain the higher FOC you achieve with the heavier points out front or heavier brass inserts inside the front end. That's my first assumption anyway. BTW., recheck all your fasteners, especially your scope mount screws.

Paul

[8ptbuk]

Wouldn't think wax was causing your accuracy problems . Doesn't sound like very good conditions to shoot in . I would check ALL screws and try it again under better conditions .

[vixenmaster]

Horizontal shots that hit a touch left or right of the dot would be couple of things. Stretchin string n arrows that need to find the best tune on the vanes as you choot you turn cock vane til its hittin same each time. I put a dot on one vane n turn & choot

[W.Miguire]

all good advice. first check ALL the screws that hold the scope mount. use only one arrow to sight in, mark each vane with a dot 1 2 3 shoot each dot until you get a good group. you should not have to oil your trigger. it is lubed at the factory when assembled. use little wax on your serving . to much will gather dirt and clog up your trigger. as you shoot you will learn the in's and outs . keep your brace height set and you should be golden. good luck with your new bow.
W.M.

[Normous]

I can't say that I ever produced my best groups when shivering.

[Boo]

Make sure the rollers in your rope cocker roll freely and make a concerted effort to cock evenly. Waxing your serving helps to prevent cocking the bow crooked by allowing the string to slide in the hooks in a minor way.
Check your serving for separation.
Do a nut and bolt check on every fastener including your stock and scope.
Check your brace height.

[va3cgt]

Thanks for the advice. I'm gonna check everything over and head out in the cold again today.....with a waxed serving this time. I did notice when I put snow on the rail (because the serving was dry) and serving, then cocked and fired, the arrow was bang on center. Once the water dried up she was pulling shots a wee bit to the left or a wee bit to the right. Anyway I'll check it out again today.

[newbie]

There are lots of folks that do not wax their serving at all. Have no issues with accuracy.
Im betting its one or a combination of the arrows not grouping the same, loose fasteners, or shooter error. (no offence)

[va3cgt]

There are lots of folks that do not wax their serving at all. Have no issues with accuracy.
Im betting its one or a combination of the arrows not grouping the same, loose fasteners, or shooter error. (no offence)

I just checked all the screws and found the scope rings were 'snug'. So I tightened them up. Off to the bush now to give it a shot and we'll see what happens.