Dry Fire
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Dry Fire
Opps! I finally did what all newbies will likely do. I shot thinking a bolt was in the equinox. Guess what, it wasn't. My first (hopefully last) dry fire. I checked for limb damage but couldn't see any. Anything else I should check for before I cock it again??
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I would check the dissipator bars to see if they bent. Make sure there are no splinters on the limbs, cotton ball will work. If the string is okay and everything good still, go ahead and fire off some more.
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I just fired it about a half dozen times with no apparent harm. The one thing I did notice is that I just put on a new excel string and gave it two twists resulting in a 1 3/16 brace height. I measured after the dry fire and it was a 1 inch brace height. Now after firing its 15/16. Just string stretch???
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Get yoursel an NGSS system and a boo string.they will help protect your bow.
Get yoursel an NGSS system and a boo string.they will help protect your bow.
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It is going to be difficult to know for sure that there is no damage to your string. I would first remove the string and critically inspect each strand. Take a good look at the loops for any real serving separation. Look for any fraying of the stands at both the loops and the main part of the string. Certainly the safest thing to do is to replace the string but if you choose to use the string keep an eye on the brace height. If you get a lot of creep afterwards toss the string. Put a white paint dot on the side of the rail to mark your brace height which everyone should do anyways.
Some people just like stepping on rakes
Here's the info on the highly recommended NGSS:
http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/phpBB2 ... hp?t=26710
http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/phpBB2 ... hp?t=26710
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If you replace the string install it with a few twists and let it sit over night before shooting. Don't forget to wax the string before installing it. If you are looking at the end of the string you should rotate the string counter clock-wise.
Most have their string with a string width or two below the highest brace height mark.
Most have their string with a string width or two below the highest brace height mark.
Some people just like stepping on rakes
Scribed very lightly on the top of the rail. The 'high' one is about 1 1/4" from end of the rail.
When I 1st joined the forum, I read nearly every post and for sure every thread going back to as far as they went.
I found a lot of guys consider the serving just touching the high mark[aka 1 1/8" a 'sweet spot'.
When I 1st joined the forum, I read nearly every post and for sure every thread going back to as far as they went.
I found a lot of guys consider the serving just touching the high mark[aka 1 1/8" a 'sweet spot'.
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I don't think you can stress enough that the very first accessory any new Excalibur owner should acquire is the NGSS system.
New owners just seem to be more prone to dry fires versus more experienced users although we all know that it has happened to some of the forums most experienced members.
The system allows for a certain "peace of mind" for the new user and also contributes many other desirable features such as noise suppression that will greatly enhance the entire crossbow shooting experience.
New owners just seem to be more prone to dry fires versus more experienced users although we all know that it has happened to some of the forums most experienced members.
The system allows for a certain "peace of mind" for the new user and also contributes many other desirable features such as noise suppression that will greatly enhance the entire crossbow shooting experience.
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Sorry that happened Will Dog, as said ngss and boo string help protect your bow and you, I will never be in the club you just joined Mike P can take Vegas odds on this
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