Another Dry-fire

DOXNUT · Post by **DOXNUT** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 3:48 pm

Witnessed another dry-fire at our local archery club. Buddy obviously didn't insert a bolt...............BANG! The string was found on the ground, so I helped him restring. The first shoot after the restring was 40yd bullseye followed by another at 30yds.

Another reason I choose Excalibur! Simply dependable....

ComfyBear · Post by **ComfyBear** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 4:16 pm

With Excalibur the more you dry fire it, the better.....That's one way to stretch your string in a hurry.

In all seriousness, depending on the model, it can be deterimental, but fortunately not as much as if it had cams or pulleys. Tell the fellow to keep an eye on the string, and it wouldn't hurt to check the limbs, especially if it's a model with the new riser.

GaryL · Post by **GaryL** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 4:55 pm

bstout wrote:It's going to happen sooner or later no matter what. I'll bet 90% of the guys on here have done it at least once. I have. You are now a card carrying member. Excalibur = Tougher than Nails!!

Bob

Not a member, don't want a be either

I am however forgetfull at times but I can say not so when it comes to a wepon of any type. I am not picking on no one but I can not understand how one can dry fire your crossbow

1- I do not cock my xbow intill ready to shoot
2 - when cocked it has a bolt loaded
3 - It's on safty untill ready to sight target (xbow up and target in sight)
4 - safty is pushed/pulled off
5 - FIRE IN THE HOLE

Now I reckon it will be my turn, but I am knocking on WOOD

LoneWolf · Post by **LoneWolf** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 5:07 pm

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DOXNUT · Post by **DOXNUT** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 5:40 pm

It sure can happen, I've seen it even happen to vertical shooters. we're all known to make mistakes, sooner or later.

As for the string, no serving was damaged or any strands. it was a 17 strand 450+ string, so I would imagine it would easily take the punishment.

I would imagine that the bow will come to my place for some visual inspection. Does anyone know what specific things or place I should look for damage............

GaryL · Post by **GaryL** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 5:49 pm

Around the limb bolts and at the end of the limb where the magtips and limb joins....and yep ya be right when ya say "It sure can happen, I've seen it even happen to vertical shooters. we're all known to make mistakes, sooner or later."

DOXNUT · Post by **DOXNUT** » Sat Feb 19, 2005 8:34 am

Well we did some visual inspection last night, no damage to limbs or string. BUT the Dissipator bars were definitly bent forward more then usual, the rubber pads just barly resting on the limbs now.

Thanks for all the feedback Everyone!

GaryL · Post by **GaryL** » Sat Feb 19, 2005 8:56 am

Just take the DP bars off and straghten with a Hammer carefully..

DOXNUT · Post by **DOXNUT** » Sat Feb 19, 2005 9:22 am

BSTOUT....about one year ago I seen a fellow at our archery club dry-fire a EXOMAG. (I'm not sure how old the model was but it had mag-tip limbs) He dry-fired and blew a magtip right off the right limb, this was the first and last time I have ever seen this happen.

I totally agree, that distraction of routine is what leads to dry-firing. I have dry-fired a bow myself, and it sure gets your heart racing.

GARYL.....Thanks for the idea, but I'm going to take them to work and use a hydraulic press.

PRB · Post by **PRB** » Sat Feb 19, 2005 8:43 pm

One time only, and I hope the last. It was about a week or so ago when I was testing/shooting with different sights, and had my mind too much on the sights, instead of the bolt being loaded. The only damage done was my pride after saying that I would never dry fire my precious Vixen

Dang me, dang me, they oughta take a rope....

Woody Williams · Post by **Woody Williams** » Sat Feb 19, 2005 8:55 pm

I have never had the pleasure of a dry fire yet..

Crossing my fingers and knocking on wood...

STEELWORKER · Post by **STEELWORKER** » Sat Feb 19, 2005 9:17 pm

DOXNUT wrote:Witnessed another dry-fire at our local archery club. Buddy obviously didn't insert a bolt...............BANG! The string was found on the ground, so I helped him restring. The first shoot after the restring was 40yd bullseye followed by another at 30yds.

Another reason I choose Excalibur! Simply dependable....

not that it matters, but what EXCAL model was it? i have an 04 EXOMAG and im hoping i never dry-fire mine. but its nice to here that the bows can take it though!----------STEEL

DOXNUT · Post by **DOXNUT** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 9:39 am

STEEL It was a 2004 Exocet 175lb.

pdislow · Post by **pdislow** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 1:40 pm

i dry fired a max and it wasn't pretty i do NOT recomend it at all.

GaryL · Post by **GaryL** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 1:51 pm

pdislow wrote:i dry fired a max and it wasn't pretty i do NOT recomend it at all.

That requires a new PAINT job

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