Is This Normal String Wear...?
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Is This Normal String Wear...?
Or is something causing it to fray like this? I do not shoot during the off season but I de-cock it after ever hunt. String is a few years old.
Micro 335, Hawke XB1 SR
16.5" GT 396 Swift Pro by Wyvern
100gr Spitfires
Lumenok
386 Grain
16.5" GT 396 Swift Pro by Wyvern
100gr Spitfires
Lumenok
386 Grain
Re: Is This Normal String Wear...?
Estimated number of shots? One thing for sure you are over cocking.
Some people just like stepping on rakes
Re: Is This Normal String Wear...?
Maybe 75-100 shots at the very most. What do you mean by over cocking?
Micro 335, Hawke XB1 SR
16.5" GT 396 Swift Pro by Wyvern
100gr Spitfires
Lumenok
386 Grain
16.5" GT 396 Swift Pro by Wyvern
100gr Spitfires
Lumenok
386 Grain
Re: Is This Normal String Wear...?
Over cocking is when you pull the string past the point of the bow being cocked and into the sides of the trigger unit. That causes the serving to get chewed up at the outside coinciding with the edge of the mainframe.
Your latches are a bit rough because you can see some lose torn serving material.
Not sure what’s with the rest of the serving
Your latches are a bit rough because you can see some lose torn serving material.
Not sure what’s with the rest of the serving
Some people just like stepping on rakes
Re: Is This Normal String Wear...?
Yep! Additionally, do NOT wax the serving, it is Angel Majesty and wax promotes separation with that material.Boo wrote: ↑Tue Dec 08, 2020 3:55 pmOver cocking is when you pull the string past the point of the bow being cocked and into the sides of the trigger unit. That causes the serving to get chewed up at the outside coinciding with the edge of the mainframe.
Your latches are a bit rough because you can see some lose torn serving material.
Not sure what’s with the rest of the serving
It’s not the way you rock, it’s the way that you roll!
Re: Is This Normal String Wear...?
Ok I see now that I may have been over cocking while using the Charger crank. I'll replace the string and do a better job of cocking. Thanks to all.
Micro 335, Hawke XB1 SR
16.5" GT 396 Swift Pro by Wyvern
100gr Spitfires
Lumenok
386 Grain
16.5" GT 396 Swift Pro by Wyvern
100gr Spitfires
Lumenok
386 Grain
Re: Is This Normal String Wear...?
If you're using a Charger it is really easy to damage the string not just when you engage the string and latch but just after when you disengage. Push down on the release lever while gently turning the crank.
Some people just like stepping on rakes
Re: Is This Normal String Wear...?
Excellent point Don. My method is to listen for the latches to click, as I approach that area, and maybe a mark on the side of the rail wouldn't hurt either, but as I approach I slow down so that the click is close to where I'm at in the cycle, I then flip the safety on the bow, then put my thumb on the release button for the Charger and crank it just enough to reverse the locking switch. It's real easy to do too much I think, and it's one area of using a crossbow should have it's own technique.
It’s not the way you rock, it’s the way that you roll!
Re: Is This Normal String Wear...?
Hmm, I have been cranking until I hear the click, then put the safety on then I would just back off the handle until the string goes slack. Then remove the hooks...
Micro 335, Hawke XB1 SR
16.5" GT 396 Swift Pro by Wyvern
100gr Spitfires
Lumenok
386 Grain
16.5" GT 396 Swift Pro by Wyvern
100gr Spitfires
Lumenok
386 Grain
Re: Is This Normal String Wear...?
Sounds like you're using it without the safety of the locking mechanism. That's fine until it's not I guess, but it could give you a beating you won't forget too! Just saying.
It’s not the way you rock, it’s the way that you roll!
Re: Is This Normal String Wear...?
Your right, I'll need to retrain myself to do it right. Thanks for the info.
Micro 335, Hawke XB1 SR
16.5" GT 396 Swift Pro by Wyvern
100gr Spitfires
Lumenok
386 Grain
16.5" GT 396 Swift Pro by Wyvern
100gr Spitfires
Lumenok
386 Grain
Re: Is This Normal String Wear...?
Good show Dan! I think you saved Steve a hospital visit!
Some people just like stepping on rakes
Re: Is This Normal String Wear...?
Thanks again for pointing it out that I was using the Charger wrong. Stay safe .
Steve
Steve
Micro 335, Hawke XB1 SR
16.5" GT 396 Swift Pro by Wyvern
100gr Spitfires
Lumenok
386 Grain
16.5" GT 396 Swift Pro by Wyvern
100gr Spitfires
Lumenok
386 Grain
Re: Is This Normal String Wear...?
You also should polish the latches to keep them from fraying your strings.
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