Newbie question

[new2xbow]

OK so i have my new Axiom SMF and was wondering, how hard should the string ride the rail?

If I lift the string and slip a piece of paper under it i have to apply a good bit of force to slide it out.

Any advice would be great.

[masboy]

It,s ok mine all ride the rail with down pressure.

[wayne]

HELLO: I'am sure you'll hear from the forum members soon, they know crossbows, much more then I do. All I can tell you is that both of our excal's do seem to have a little bit of string pressure on the rail, we've shot many arrows out of them, with no problems, I'am more then likely wrong, but I think a little bit of string pressure on the rail, help's with keeping string centered on the nock when shooting????? I'am sure you'll hear soon from the ones who know for sure.

[one shot scott]

I think Wayne knows what hes talking about.

[gerald strine]

That is normal no worries however you will want to get a spare string and a string changer also it is a good idea to learn how to reserve your own string as this is about the only thing that requires regular maintenance kind of like a oil change for your bow.