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You may have been hearing a lot of buzz around setting your 3^rd axis. Well, that is great and we should set the 3^rd axis but you might be asking yourself, “What is the 2^nd axis and should I worry about it?” Well, yes you should worry about your 2^nd axis. The 2^nd axis is basically making sure that the bubble on your sight is level. It is really pretty easy to check. If you bubble is not giving you the correct reading, what could happen? It can lead you to induce bow torque into your grip, and it will lead to basic inaccuracy. There are two basic ways; one is more reliable and the other is kind of cheesy.

Okay the first and IMO best way to set you 2^nd axis is to place your bow in a bow vise. Then use a 4 ft carpenter’s level and place it against the limb pockets or limbs of your bow. Gently press the level against the bow until the bubble on your carpenter’s level is indicating that your level and bow are perfectly vertical. Now look at the bubble on your sight. This will show you how canted your sight is. Now you can adjust your bubble and make it square. My Spot Hogg has 2^nd axis adjustments but if you sight doesn’t you will need to shim it somehow.

The other and kind of cheesy way is to place your bow in a door jam. Theoretically your door jam should be straight up and down… Now you can adjust your sight accordingly. I know, I know pretty cheesy and I don’t use this method but in a pinch it just might work.

Take Care….

Remember, “Long shots and Stiff Arrows”

J-

Oh... I almost forgot, why was I messing around with my 2nd axis. Well, I was setting up the Blackhawk. So far it has been shooting pretty well. I am still getting some string stretch and my peep is rotating but I am thinking that should come to a halt pretty soon. If it doesn't I will be replacing the sting. I also noticed that my riser is significantly thicker than my Hoyt's Riser. I don't think it causes any problems but it has to add weight to the bow, I going to call Parker and see what they say. Below are a picture of my Bear at 50 yards. Again, nothng too special but alot of fun.