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Archer's Advantage Help Center
Find answers, tutorials, and tips to get the most out of your archery software
Getting Started
Welcome to Archer's Advantage! This section will help you get up and running quickly with the essential steps to configure your equipment and start generating accurate sight settings.
Creating Your First Setup
Learn how to create and save a new equipment setup with your bow, arrow, and sight specifications.
Taking Accurate Measurements
Essential measurements including sight length, peep height, draw length, and brace height.
Quick Start Checklist
A step-by-step checklist to ensure you've entered all required information for accurate results.
💡 Pro Tip
For the most accurate sight tapes, use the Calculate Speed method with two well-established sight marks at least 30 yards apart. Many World Champions recommend using 20 and 60+ yard marks for optimal accuracy.
Setup Management
Manage multiple equipment configurations for different shooting scenarios - target, field, 3D, or hunting setups.
How do I create a new setup?
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Click the "Add Setup" button at the top of the page and enter a descriptive name for your configuration (e.g., "2024 Target Setup" or "Hunting Rig"). Your new setup will be created with default values that you can customize.
Can I copy an existing setup?
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Yes! Use the "Duplicate Setup" option to create an exact copy of an existing configuration. This is useful when you want to test different arrow builds while keeping your original setup intact.
How do I switch between setups?
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Use the setup dropdown in the header navigation to quickly switch between your saved configurations. All pages will automatically update to reflect the selected setup's data.
Bow Configuration
The Bow Configuration allows you to calibrate Archer's Advantage to the actual performance of your bow for accurate shaft selection and speed calculations.
Selecting Your Bow
Choose from our database of compound and recurve bows, or select "Generic" to enter custom specifications.
Peak Weight & Draw Length
Enter your actual peak draw weight and AMO draw length for accurate IBO and efficiency calculations.
Brace Height
Measure from the grip pivot point to the string at rest. This affects arrow speed calculations.
Arrow Speed & Bow Efficiency
Understanding how chronograph speed, IBO ratings, and bow efficiency work together.
⚠ Important
Every time you change arrow speed via Chronograph, Calculated Speed, or IBO Speed, the program recalibrates your bow efficiency. This affects all reported speeds and recommended shafts.
Arrow Configuration
Define your arrow components to accurately calculate total arrow weight and drag coefficient - both critical factors for generating precise sight settings.
Shaft Selection
Select from 400+ shafts in our database. Choose manufacturer, model, and size to auto-populate spine and weight data.
Point & Insert Configuration
Configure point weight, point adapters, and inserts. Adjust point weight to match measured vs. calculated arrow weight.
Fletching Setup
Select fletching type, length, and configuration. Fletching affects drag which impacts long-range accuracy.
Nock Selection
Choose the appropriate nock type and weight for your shaft diameter and string serving.
💡 Weight Matching Tip
If your calculated arrow weight doesn't match your actual measured weight, adjust the point weight until they match. This ensures the most accurate calculations for all other features.
Sight Configuration
Archer's Advantage needs to scale printed sight tapes based on your sight type, extension distance, and peep height at full draw.
How do I select my sight type?
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Select from manufacturer sights in our database (Sure-Loc, Axcel, Shibuya, Hoggernaut, etc.) or choose Metric/Inch scales if you measure pin gaps with calipers. If your sight isn't listed but has a compatible scale, select the matching scale type.
How do I measure Sight Length?
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At full draw, measure from your peep sight (or aiming eye if no peep) to your aperture/scope to the nearest 1/4". This measurement is critical for proper sight tape scaling.
How do I measure Peep Height?
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At full draw, measure straight down from the center of your peep to the center of your arrow shaft to the nearest 1/4". If you don't use a peep, measure from your aiming eye position.
What if my sight isn't in the database?
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If your sight has a pre-printed scale, determine if it matches a supported scale type (defined by marks per inch and clicks per turn). You can also print a calibrated scale from the Print tab and attach it to your sight.
Sight-In Methods
There are three methods for sighting in Archer's Advantage to generate accurate sight tapes. Each has specific use cases and accuracy levels.
Calculate Speed Method
Most Accurate - Uses two verified sight marks to calculate arrow speed. Recommended for long-range shooting (FITA, Field). Use marks at least 30 yards apart (e.g., 20 & 60 yards).
Chronograph Speed Method
Good for Shaft Selection - Enter your measured arrow speed from a chronograph. Best used for shaft recommendations rather than sight tapes.
IBO Speed Method
Quick Estimate - Uses manufacturer IBO ratings adjusted for your setup. Good for initial estimates but less accurate than measured methods.
💡 Best Practice
Use Chronograph Speed for the most accurate shaft recommendations, and Calculate Speed for the most accurate sight tapes. The calculated speed has 5-10% uncertainty relative to a chronograph speed due to uncertainty of calculating drag for specific arrow configurations.
Printing Sight Tapes
Generate and print custom sight tapes calibrated to your exact equipment specifications - trusted by over 30 World Champions.
How do I print a sight tape?
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Navigate to the Print section, select "Sight Tapes" as your output type, choose "Yard Ranges" or "Meter Ranges", and click Print. Ensure your printer is set to "Print at 100%" or "Actual Size" - never "Fit to Page".
How do I customize tape layout?
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Use the Customize section to adjust tape layout, range increments, and display options. You can set custom start and end ranges, choose yard or meter intervals, and adjust the visual appearance.
Why are my tapes off at longer distances?
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Common causes include: incorrect sight length or peep height measurements, using chronograph speed instead of calculated speed, printer not set to actual size. Verify all measurements and use the Calculate Speed method with verified marks.
How do I align the tape on my sight?
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Align your tape using a longer yardage mark (e.g., 40-60 yards) rather than 20 yards. There's less room for error at longer distances. Verify with your established sight marks before trusting the tape completely.
Shaft Selector
The Shaft Selector provides powerful tools to find the optimal arrow shaft for your bow setup, optimizing for spine, speed, and weight requirements.
Understanding the Spine Chart
The graphical display shows shaft compatibility. Green = optimal, Yellow = acceptable, Red = not recommended.
Recommended Shafts List
A dynamically updated list of compatible shafts sorted by spine, speed, and weight. Double-click any shaft to view details.
Target vs Hunting Arrows
For mechanical broadheads/field tips, stay in the green zone. For fixed blades, slightly stiff (yellow-green boundary) is often ideal.
Optimization Parameters
Adjust shaft length, point weight, and peak weight to see real-time updates to shaft recommendations.
⚠ Calibration Required
Always calibrate your bow's performance (enter chronograph speed and arrow weight) before using the Shaft Selector. Uncalibrated results based on IBO speed may recommend incorrect spine values.
Advanced Features
Explore powerful tools for optimizing your shooting at various angles and conditions.
Uphill/Downhill Adjustments
Calculate accurate sight adjustments for angled shots. Essential for field archery and hunting in hilly terrain.
Arrow Trajectory Display
Graphical visualization of your arrow's flight path showing drop at various distances.
Spine Converter
Convert spine values between different manufacturer standards and measurement systems.
Range Compensation
Easily resight on the range to compensate for changing conditions like temperature and altitude.
Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions to help you get the most accurate results from Archer's Advantage.
My calculated speed seems too low
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This is normal! Calculated speed from sight marks is typically 5-10% lower than chronograph speed because it accounts for drag throughout the arrow's flight. If your calculated speed is close to your chronograph speed, your tape may not be accurate at longer ranges.
Sight tape doesn't match my marks
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Verify: 1) Sight length and peep height are measured at full draw, 2) Using "Calculate Speed" method with verified marks, 3) Printer set to 100%/actual size, 4) Correct sight type selected, 5) All arrow components entered correctly affecting drag.
Shaft selector recommends different spine than expected
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The shaft selector uses dynamic spine calculations based on your actual bow performance. If using IBO speed, results may differ from chronograph-calibrated recommendations. Many successful archers shoot "slightly stiff" per the chart - use recommendations as a starting point.
Arrow weight doesn't match my scale
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Adjust the point weight in your arrow configuration until calculated weight matches measured weight. Database values are averages - your specific components may vary slightly. This calibration improves accuracy of all calculations.
How do I read sight marks accurately?
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Use the calibrated knob on top of your sight to read between lines precisely. For example, on a Sure-Loc: if pointer is between 15 & 16 and knob shows 5, your setting is 15.50. If knob is between 5 & 6, setting is 15.55. For sights without calibrated scales, use calipers to measure pin gap.