I just got back from the archery shop and I did some paper tuning. I'm shooting a three piece recurve with an elevated rest 58" 48lbs at 28". The paper tuned showed me my up and down was perfect. But I would get about a .5" - 1" tear left and right. I'm shooting 35/55 gold tip 30" long with a 100 grain brass insert and a 145 grain tip. Should i try a little longer shaft or put some felt over the elevated rest. I'm a little confused thanks brad

Since you are getting right and left tears, then I would say that there are fluctuations in your form or you are getting clearence issues.

Since they are going both ways, I would say that your tune is pretty close. You didn't mention however, how far back you are shooting or if you are holding the bow in a vertical position.

Personally, I stay away from paper tuning and use bare shaft methods.

babs, got to  www.centenaryarchers.gil.com,  there they have a good explanation with drawing of paper tuning.      

i was standing about 5-6ft away from target. I was holding the bow vertical. I'm assuming my shafts are reading weak of stiff. If i move the side plate out that should stiffen it up a little or i could get longer shafts. I just ordered another dozen of 35/55 gold tips and i'm gonna start out with just one full length shaft and start with using different field points and than cut 1/4" off at a time.

Could you post a picture of the paper with the various tears that you are getting. I'd like to see it before making recommendations.

Could my arrow nocks make a difference? I noticed they fit on the string pretty snug, I dont want them to just pop off but they seem to be too tight on my new string

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Could my arrow nocks make a difference? I noticed they fit on the string pretty snug, I dont want them to just pop off but they seem to be too tight on my new string

Yes, that could make a huge difference. Personally, I like nocks that are held by pressure such as the old Mercury Nocks. I never cared for the snap on types and usualy file them down somewhat so they don't snap on the string.