SPLINTERS ON LIMBS !!!

GREYWOLF · Post by **GREYWOLF** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 8:39 pm

Was just putting a coat of wax on my max , and when I went to rub it on the limbs I got a sliver of glass in my hand !! Upon further inspection I found a total of 6 on both limbs. Not real large ones but still they were there, on the top and bottom of the limb edges , from the base of each limb to the tips. Now this bow has mabey 200 shots thru it ! , and it in no way has been mistreated or dry fired. and with only 4 days till opening day I am not sure if it is safe ???? has any one else came across this problem and if so what did you do ??? THANKS GREYWOLF

Spank · Post by **Spank** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 8:50 pm

On a little bit lighter note... your season starts in 4 days?!? Mine doesn't start till Oct 1

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 9:22 pm

Could be trouble....

GaryL · Post by **GaryL** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 9:26 pm

GREYWOLF sorry to read about a limb problem 4 days before opening season for ya. Reckon the best and safest thing to do is get hold of Excalibur ASAP, and don't use it intill ya talk with them on the safty issue....

I have a Max and just looked at it really good after your post and things look ok as best I can tell. I only have about 50 or so shot's with it.

ch312 · Post by **ch312** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 10:49 pm

i made a post yesterday i think about a splinter on my exomax limb. im assuming they will replace the limb? if they wont replace it for whatever reason im selling it...

but, the guys over at excal sound cool and my experience should be positive with them.

GREYWOLF · Post by **GREYWOLF** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 10:58 pm

How long have you had your max , and how many shots have you put thru it ? GREYWOLF

ch312 · Post by **ch312** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 12:44 am

less than 2 months and less than 100 shots. likely less than 75

LoneWolf · Post by **LoneWolf** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 5:46 am

I bet you guys are shooting the Gold Tip Laser 2's.

I think the Laser 2's are too light of a bolt to be shot from the Exomax.

Go with a heavier bolt set-up!...

just my opinion

DT10Sam · Post by **DT10Sam** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 7:03 am

Greywolf,

Get a hold of Excalibur and I'm sure they will replace the limbs in time for you go hunting. I you are not taken care of right away come and see me at my store in Burlington and I will replace them. My number there is (905) 333-4545.

I have been shooting Gold Tip arrows out of my crossbow for months now and have not had any troubles with them. There has been an issue with some of the strings lately and after talking with Excalibur they feel that it may have a bearing on the limbs. I am waiting to hear from them on this issue.

Best regards,
Sam

GREYWOLF · Post by **GREYWOLF** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:07 am

Yes I do shoot the gold tips, but I discoverd the weight problem, and all my bolts are between 365 and 368 grains, and none of the light one were ever shot. Thanks DT10SAM but I work at an excal dealer, and will be getting a hold of them this AM. and will keep you posted, GREYWOLF

bj · Post by bj » Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:16 am

LoneWolf wrote:I bet you guys are shooting the Gold Tip Laser 2's.

I think the Laser 2's are too light of a bolt to be shot from the Exomax.

Go with a heavier bolt set-up!...

just my opinion

"exactly"....or change to a brass front insert...

GREYWOLF · Post by **GREYWOLF** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:23 am

Just spoke with EXCAL and was told that I should take some emery cloth to the edges just to smooth them out, and unless they are big slivers or cracked off pieces, it should be fine . It could be just a set that wasent sanded smooth at the factory, but if it gets worse they will rush me a set of new ones , I love there costumer support they do take care of there people. I will follow up after I do it and shoot it some more today GREYWOLF

GaryL · Post by **GaryL** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 10:32 am

As LoneWolf stated shoot a slightly heavier bolt, I am using 424gr and still doing better then 335fps....

On the Max a heavier bolt is almost a must....

Spank · Post by **Spank** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 5:02 pm

Wow guys... I just bought my Max last weekend with the Gold Tips. Thanks a thousand times. I'll probably be switching to a heavier bolt. What brand do you guys suggest? Thank you again.

taxman · Post by **taxman** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 5:14 pm

easton 2219.