Winter storage of excalibur crossbows

Michael Stogre · Post by **Michael Stogre** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 1:14 pm

In his book: Crossbow Hunting by William Hovey Smith (which by the way has Bill T. on the cover) he states that "crossbows should not be stored in in foam or cloth cases as the moisture held by these cases will tend to rust any ferrous components and oxidize aluminum, particularly if any residues are present from exposure to salt or brakish water."

I bought a compound bow base to transport my phoenix. It has a foam
liner. Should I be concerned or is it alright to store it in this type of case
all winter? If not what do people use or suggest for winter--off season--
storage?

MJS.

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 1:18 pm

I just leave my crossbow on my rack all the time.

Makomachine · Post by **Makomachine** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 1:20 pm

Mine is on a rack in my home office as well. I like to have it out - reminds me of my time in the woods and makes the "anticipation" for the next time that much sweeter.

I will say this - I had a Mathews Conquest compound that I left in a bow case for about a year and a half and it rusted a lot of the components. Moisture is the root of all evil when it comes to storage and leaving it out can keep that issue from ever being a problem. If you have to store it, I recommend some of those moisture packs that a lot of items are shipped with. Put a few in the case and it should help with that problem if you are in a humid climate.

Highlander · Post by **Highlander** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 3:03 pm

Tye,

Sure like that display case. Did you make it yourself? I think that's going to be one of my winter projects.

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 3:09 pm

Highlander wrote:Tye,

Sure like that display case. Did you make it yourself? I think that's going to be one of my winter projects.

Yep, I made it in my grandfathers workshop. I saw someone else's rack and I just had to make the same thing for myself.

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 3:18 pm

The rack or even just a bow hanger for the stirrup is probably the best way to store it. I live in a high humidity area and I never store bows, guns, or anything else that moisture can damage in a closed case. I have taken a gun from the cabinet, placed it in a case, put the case in my truck and driven to the hunting area to open the case and find the gun was wet! Direct sunlight hitting the case evidently condensed the moisture into water droplets inside the case? I have to transport them in a case, but I am very careful to keep it out of the sunlight. I usually keep the case in the bed of my truck under the toolbox for shade and air circulation now.
Much better to store them in the open air, or if that's not practical in a very large gun cabinet. Even then it's a good idea to check them regularly.

Pydpiper · Post by **Pydpiper** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 6:08 pm

The only reason I hang it here is because it wont fit under my pillow.

Big John · Post by **Big John** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 6:21 pm

Hang mine in a looked Big Storage Room I made for Weapons.
Check all Weapons regularly for anything, plus I like to play with them during off seasons, and in between practice or Target shooting.

Pydpiper · Post by **Pydpiper** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 6:31 pm

Anything look familiar John?

TYE, you missed a vane..

navaman · Post by **navaman** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:28 pm

Pydpiper wrote:The only reason I hang it here is because it wont fit under my pillow.

i just love that statement. i bet my wife would say the same thing about me

Michael Stogre · Post by **Michael Stogre** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 3:25 pm

Many thanks to all for sharing their experience in this matter. I think
I will use my gun cabinet instead of a bow case for now.

mtbyak · Post by **mtbyak** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 3:43 pm

hey Pydpiper,

I see an old Daco siting in your pic, is the limb still intact on that?

Shoot Straight
Kirk

Pydpiper · Post by **Pydpiper** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 5:02 pm

Sure is.. My brother in law gave it to me, said he only shot it about 20 times.. I shot it about the same.
It's when I went to buy a string for it that I came across the Excalibur.. Turned out to be an expensive string..

I just seen you were in Woodstock, bet my last doller you know the guy who gave me that crossbow..

mtbyak · Post by **mtbyak** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 8:34 am

It's hard to say if I know him or not as I do know a lot of people here in town.

If you are interested we are having a get together from the Ontario Hunting Lodge/Ontario Trophy Bucks websites at Cutchie's on Devonshire Ave. January 27th.

Let me know & I can give you a few more details.

I have been thinking of posting it on here as well, maybe I will do that & have all 3 sites represented there.

Shoot Straight
Kirk

Pydpiper · Post by **Pydpiper** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 9:10 am

I would be very interested in attending that, however, I will be doing my hunters exam on that day..

Thank you for the invite, and please keep me in mind in the future.