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michigan man
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Tiller Question

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I just got a new 355, I haven't even shot it yet. I checked the tiller and it is off 1/32nd of an inch. Should I be concerned about this? What it effect broadhead flight? Thanks
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Re: Tiller Question

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Where are you measuring this? I assume you are looking at the REDS. If so, it could be that one of the bumpers isn't set all the way in. Loosen the set screws, push in the REDS and re tighten the set screw. Check that.

1/32" is nothing. Especially if you are measuring on either side of the rail. I had a bow that was 1/8" off on either side of the rail and broadheads flew fine out to 40y. I replaced the limbs only because the bumpers were not wearing evenly, and it looked funny to me, not because of accuracy issues.
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Re: Tiller Question

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racking up points wrote:Where are you measuring this? I assume you are looking at the REDS. If so, it could be that one of the bumpers isn't set all the way in. Loosen the set screws, push in the REDS and re tighten the set screw. Check that.

1/32" is nothing. Especially if you are measuring on either side of the rail. I had a bow that was 1/8" off on either side of the rail and broadheads flew fine out to 40y. I replaced the limbs only because the bumpers were not wearing evenly, and it looked funny to me, not because of accuracy issues.
I'm measuring from the limb to the string by the rail on both sides. This is my first crossbow and I thought the tiller would be perfect. Thanks guys for the answers, I kinda thought I was worrying about little things.
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